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Why Give to United Way

Why Give

to United Way

The United Way Fund Distribution Process is a joint effort of the Board, Staff,Volunteers and Agencies, who work to solve issues related to Health, Financial Stability, Education and Safety Net.

The Fund Distribution Process gives community representatives the opportunity to learn about the agencies that they support through their United Way dollars.

They make recommendations on corrective action plans and funding levels.

The process uniquely makes United Way of South Texas and our Partners Extraordinarily Accountable.

Fund Distribution Process

Eligible Social Service Agencies, who address issues related to Health, Financial Stability, Education and Safety Net, may apply for consideration.

Some of the information they must provide includes:

  1. Proof of services to residents in Hidalgo and/or Starr Counties
  2. Financial Accountability Reports
  3. List of Active Board Members
  4. Summary of ProgramsOutcome Measurements of Each Program 

Volunteers from financial institutions are recruited to serve on the Fund Distribution Audit Committee.

Volunteers meet with the CEOs and Financial Committees of United Way agencies to review financial documents. Volunteers do not review financial documents of any agencies with whom they have a conflict of interest.

Volunteers prepare final recommendations for the agencies by expressing and/or writing suggestions at the end of the visits.

The following companies provided volunteers for this important role:

  • BBVA Compass Bank
  • Burton, McCumber & Longoria, LLP
  • Chase
  • City of McAllen
  • City of Weslaco – Retired
  • Frost Bank
  • IBC Bank
  • South Texas College
  • UTRGV
  • Vantage Bank
  • Wells Fargo

Volunteers from supporting school districts, corporations, and state agencies are recruited to serve on the Fund Distribution Outcomes Committee. They validate the agencies programs and their impact on their targeted population.

 

The following companies provided volunteers for this important role:

  • Frost Bank
  • HEB
  • Mission CISD
  • The Monitor
  • UTRGV

Volunteers from supporting school districts, corporations, federal, and state agencies are recruited to serve on the Fund Distribution Panel. The agency site visit is a major event in the Fund Distribution Process.  It is the one time that the panel meets with agency representatives for the purpose of viewing the agency’s programs and facilities and discussing its funding request.

 

The following companies provided volunteers for this important role:

  • Burton McCumber & Longoria, LLP
  • City of Weslaco – Retired
  • Customs Border Patrol
  • Frost Bank
  • HEB
  • Hidalgo County Court #6
  • IBC Bank
  • Mission CISD
  • Retired Teacher
  • South Texas Federal Credit Union
  • The Monitor
  • UTRGV
  • VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System
  • Walmart
  • Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle P.C.

The United Way of South Texas Board of Directors reviews and approves recommendations made by volunteers.

Board Members standing from left to right: Gerardo Paz, South Texas Federal Credit Union; Michelle Quiroz, Reserva Coffee Roasters; Blanca I. Villalobos, IBC Bank; Lee Jones, AEP Texas; Lisa Killion, South Texas Health System; Robert Rosell, BBVA, Larry C. Gonzalez, PlainsCapital Bank. Board Members seated from left to right: Jeanette Ahlenius, Wayland Baptist University; Edna Garcia, Security Service Federal Credit Union; Paola E. Castillo, Frost Bank; and Lisa Garza, RGV Sector USBP.

For a complete list of Board Members, click here.

Being a part of the fund distribution review process has been a very rewarding experience. It allows you to help ensure donated funds are allocated appropriately, are spent making the most impact in our community while ensuring transparency with our partner agencies.

Robert McGurk

Greater State Bank, UW Board Member