In 1926, the Joplin Community Chest was incorporated in Missouri.
In the 100 years that followed, this small local movement grew and
expanded across Southwest Missouri,
joining efforts with those hard at work in Southeast Kansas,
to become the United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas.
Driven by local leaders and supported by local individuals and businesses,
United Way has raised millions of dollars to help thousands of your neighbors in need.
Your generosity has built us into a powerful force for good -
funding life-changing programs, empowering local agencies,
and uniting people to create lasting impact.
As we turn 100, we thank all those who came before for a century of service,
and we look forward to ways to continue expanding our impact right now
to build a brighter future for all.
It takes YOU to be UNITED.
Whether you've been with us for a year, a month, or a decade
- or you are just discovering what it means to live united -
there's a place for you at this party.
Because United isn't just how we got here...
In honor of 100 years of giving, will you pledge to give 100 today?
Whether you give dollars, volunteer hours, donations of canned goods or books,
or something else...every little bit helps your community!
In honor of 100 YEARS UNITED and all those who came before us
in generosity and service, I pledge to Give 100 this year by...