United Way Worldwide Membership

United Way (serving Dutchess & Orange Counties) is part of a worldwide network of United Ways in 46 countries and territories, including 1,277 local United Ways in the U.S. As a member of United Way Worldwide, we must meet the membership standards, which are certified annually in order for us to remain a member in good standing of the United Way system. United Way must document that our operations are transparent and meet or exceed United Way membership criteria requirements to the public.

Each year, our Board of Directors must review and approve the Membership Requirements Certification. The certification mandates the completion of 13 requirements for United Way membership along with verification of the status of 47 indicators that a United Way demonstrates the intent of the membership requirements.

Click here to view a complete list of membership requirements.