CAMPAIGN RESULTS
Campaign Results: Your Impact in Wilkes County
Because of your generosity, 49% of our struggling neighbors in Wilkes County received help last year. When you give to United Way of Wilkes County, your donation stays local and supports families, children, seniors, and individuals when they need it most.
Together, we are turning compassion into action — and the impact is real!
Your Impact by the Numbers
Thanks to the support of our donors, businesses, and community partners, 32,973 people in Wilkes County were served last year through United Way–supported programs and partner agencies.
These are not just numbers — they are neighbors who found help, hope, and stability because you cared.
Where Your Donation Made a Difference
🏠 Crisis & Basic Needs
23,561 people received critical crisis support, including:
- Emergency food assistance
- Eviction prevention and housing stability
- Help keeping electricity and utilities on
- Fuel assistance to heat homes
- Support for families after house fires
- Shelter and services for individuals experiencing homelessness
When families faced their hardest moments, your gift helped keep them safe and stable.
🎓 Education & Self-Sufficiency
2,173 people received education and empowerment services, including:
- Tutoring and academic support
- Financial education and “rise out of poverty” classes
- Parenting classes and family advocacy
- Adult literacy programs
- Support for individuals with disabilities
- Education and reentry support for incarcerated individuals
Your generosity helped people gain skills, confidence, and a path forward.
💙 Health & Well-Being
7,239 people received health-related services, including:
- Hospice care and compassionate end-of-life support
- Safe daytime care for seniors while caregivers worked
- Respite care for families
- Mental health counseling for students and adults
Because of you, neighbors had access to care, dignity, and support when they needed it most.
Your Gift Creates Local Change
Every dollar given to United Way of Wilkes County supports a network of trusted local partner agencies working together to meet urgent needs and build long-term solutions. Your donation helps families move from crisis to stability — and from stability to opportunity.
Thank You for Making This Possible
Whether you gave through a workplace campaign, a personal gift, or a community fundraiser, your generosity helped nearly half of Wilkes County’s struggling neighbors last year. That is extraordinary — and it’s something you should be proud of.
Together, we are building a stronger, healthier Wilkes County. 💙