Welcome to the Web site of United Way of Johnson County – your United Way.

Every day, many of our neighbors struggle with adversity, but every day the United Way of Johnson County lends a hand. We are in the business of improving people’s lives. United Way of Johnson County works with eighteen nonprofit organizations to make possible a network of essential services for families, kids, seniors, health and crisis relief. At the same time, we are beginning to bring together people from all across the county-people from business, government, schools, faith groups, nonprofit and ordinary citizens-to tackle some of the toughest community issues:

• Child abuse and neglect
• Care for the elderly
• Emergency needs
• Health Issues such as Obesity and Diabetes

By focusing on the main causes of major problems now, we can prevent or reduce problems in the future. We can not only improve individual lives, but also make a long-term impact on the broader communities.

I am passionate about our communities in Johnson County and United Way. To me, United Way is like a tapestry. Separate efforts of many groups and individuals are woven together in a coordinated way. The result is something beautiful and lasting: a better community.

At United Way we say “what matters is results.” And results are what we deliver.

Dianne Packwood
Executive Director