MSA United Way Mission Statement

MSA United Way’s mission is to unite people and resources to activate volunteers, support and deliver programs and services, and fund solutions for a stronger community.

Our Values

Integrity

Impact

Inclusivity

Catalytic Leadership

Volunteerism

Mission Overview

Missouri Slope Areawide United Way (MSA United Way) and its corporate partners' core mission is to advance the common good by targeting four key areas:

This mission is rooted in the United Way global principle of mobilizing communities to action so all can thrive, with a focus on local needs and partnerships.

How the Mission is Lived Out

MSA United Way implements its mission through:

  • Fundraising campaigns and events (e.g., workplace campaigns, food drives, community events)
  • Direct services such as weekend food programs for local students
  • Volunteer engagement and community initiatives like “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” and packing food for the Backpack Program.
  • Corporate giving – Some employers offer matching gifts, helping employee donations go further. Match amounts and eligibility vary by employer.

How We Make A Difference

We are proactive

We work with nonprofit partners, schools, businesses, and volunteers to understand local needs and address the causes of our community’s toughest challenges. Lasting change takes all of us working together.

We Deliver Results

We bring people and resources together to turn caring into action. We support programs that address community needs and hold ourselves and the programs we fund accountable for measurable results.

We Are Local

Your support helps people right here in our community—our neighbors, friends, coworkers, and families. Together, we help make this a stronger place to live, work, and raise a family.

There is a place for you here. Whether you give, volunteer, or connect others with our work, you help strengthen our community.

We serve a ten-county region of central North Dakota. When you give to MSA United Way, your gift makes an impact in the lives of people you know—neighbors, friends, coworkers, and family members.