FAQ
What is the United Community Fund?
The United Community Fund of Cynthiana and Harrison County is a local volunteer organization. We operate independently of The United Way.
How does it raise funds?
The local United Community Fund solicits funds from residents of the city and county. Other contributors are professionals, churches, civic clubs, businesses, financial institutions and industry.
Where does the money go?
100% of the funds raised stay right here in the community!
The expenses for the fundraising drive and promotion amount to approximately 3% or less of the total sum raised each year.
How is the money distributed?
Agencies are carefully reviewed, ensuring that your contribution is supporting high quality services. Each program is reviewed for effective performance, efficient management and the need it is serving. All contributions are distributed among participating agencies only after investigations and approval by the community fund's Board of Directors.
Who benefits?
Nonprofit organizations that assist people in need including our youth, aged and anyone in between.
