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Who We Are
About the United Way of Southeast Missouri
The United Way of Southeast Missouri fights for the health, education and financial stability of everyone in the communities we serve: Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Scott City, Perry County and Bollinger County.
Over the years our business model has evolved from being a Community Chest offering emergency help in times of need to focusing on Community Impact. We have moved from merely collecting and distributing funds to identifying solutions and working with others to create change.
Celebrating 70 Years of Giving
37,396 People Helped
Through UWSEMO
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Make an Impact in Our Community Today
By joining our fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our four-county service area, together we help families in crisis, while creating lasting change. We may have different dreams and beliefs, but we all want to live in a community where we all have equal opportunity to thrive, where we can all live united.
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Why We Need You
Our Mission is far bigger than ourselves.
The United Way of Southeast Missouri fights for the health, education and financial stability of everyone in the communities we serve: Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Scott City, Perry County and Bollinger County. We have a big mission, and we need your help!
You can be part of creating lasting change.
We bring together and financially support a network of community programs, services, and resources that work together to create lasting change in the lives of people in our community. With your help, we make our community stronger and better for everyone.
Help us build a safe, thriving community.
The United Way of Southeast Missouri envisions a safe, healthy, and proactively caring community in which every individual thrives during each stage of life: healthy babies, successful students, responsible adults, active seniors.
Help us make a meaningful impact.
We have 20 funded partner programs and we've helped over 37,000 people. With your help, we can do even more. Join a team of caring individuals from all walks of life and help us make a meaningful impact.
Testimonials
What People Say About UWSEMO
"The United Way of Southeast Missouri is an asset to our community. I'm proud to be a volunteer and donor. THANK YOU for all you do!"
Ashley Metelski
"The United Way of Southeast Missouri is a caring organization that is committed to making a difference in our area. I would personally like to thank them for all that they do."
Bill Kuecker
Former Volunteer Board Member"We choose to LIVE UNITED because together we can make someone else's life better."
Derick R. Charles
"UWSEMO is truly an amazing organization that has the community in mind. They are very intentional about their programming to truly benefit the entire community and make a difference. Thank you United Way for always going the extra mile!"
Brittney Swicionis
Wonderful director and staff. This branch of the United Way is definitely here for the people, and southeast Missouri is lucky to have such an amazing organization.
Jerri Schaefer
"A small group of thoughtful people, great impact! They work hard for the community with all their heart and to reach all people in need."
Michelle Lee
Past Employee"As longtime teacher, counselor, principal and district administrator, I saw first hand the positive impact United Way had in the lives of many children and their families. As such, I became a donor many decades ago. I urge all educators to financially support United Way to the greatest extent they can afford. A United effort of united funds will yield a United Community."
Gerald Richards
"United Way SEMO is a vital part of many nonprofit agencies the area. The staff there are wonderful people who really care about our community."
Mark Hotop
Funded Partner, Voices for Children"The United Way of Southeast Missouri is a well-run organization full of professionals that are dedicated to helping others!"
John Spear
Volunteer Board Member"This small group of caring individuals work extremely hard for our community."
Sharon Hileman
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