We envision a community where our children thrive, strong households create pathways out of poverty to prosperity, and Greater Louisville is an equitable community where zip code doesn't determine destiny. Because systemic community challenges are most often rooted in multiple causes, Metro United Way harnesses the power of donors, volunteers, thought leaders,s experts, other nonprofits, and government at all levels to ensure positive, sustainable change. Join our community on a brighter path forward. Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED.

ABOUT THE LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA Founded in 1937 under the artistic leadership of Robert Whitney, The Louisville Orchestra performs over 125 concerts each season throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The LO has had a long commitment to music education. Their Making MUSIC program, which celebrated its 75th year in 2014, earned the LO the 2001 Leonard Bernstein Award for Outstanding Educational Programming. The Louisville Orchestra’s rich history included a deep dedication to contemporary music, and started commissioning new works in 1948. By 1950 the LO’s First Edition Recordings were distributed globally, sharing the music of celebrated composers such as Aaron Copland, Dimitri Shostakovich and even Duke Ellington. In 2010, the acclaimed film, “Music Makes a City – A Louisville Orchestra Story,” was released documenting the first thirty years of the orchestra’s history. Under the galvanizing leadership of new Music Director Teddy Abrams, the creative resurgence of the Louisville Orchestra continues. Bringing engaging and exciting music to the entire Louisville metro is at the heart of the LO’s mission. With an unwavering commitment to innovative community engagement and a goal to reignite the world-renowned position the Louisville Orchestra held for decades as a leader of musical advancement, the LO is again commissioning and performing world premieres and expanding connections between musicians and music lovers.

Louisville Country Club is a hospitality company based out of 40 Mockingbird Valley Dr, St Matthews, Kentucky, United States.

Based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, New Hope Services has a rich history of meeting human services needs for the past 65 years. It is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit organizations in the region with services in 23 counties across Indiana. New Hope’s focus is in three primary divisions: Ability Services, Family Services, and Affordable Housing. Clients include families, seniors, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With 165 employees, the organization serves more than 14,000 individuals and families annually. Specific services and programs include: • The Square Day Program • Employment Services • New Hope Industries • Respite Care • Supported Living • WIC (Women, Infants and Children) • Healthy Families • HopeCare Family Planning Clinic • Emergency Rental Assistance • Affordable Housing New Hope maintains facilities in seven locations: Gardner Place - Scottsburg New Hope Center - Jeffersonville New Hope Commons - Jeffersonville WIC Clinic and Healthy Families - Hanover WIC Clinic and Healthy Families- Seymour WIC Clinic - North Vernon WIC Clinic and Healthy Families- Columbus

The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS), is a private, nonprofit organization that serves as Kentucky's largest pet adoption agency. KHS is also the state's oldest animal welfare organization, founded in 1884. KHS is a champion for companion animals, through leadership, education and proactive solutions, we foster more compassionate communities.

After serving 9 years at the YMCA, I heeded a call to serve at my church. I was recruited by the senior pastor during a transitional time as we reorganized the staff and re-focused our priorities. We established a Generosity Team that focused on building financial gifts to the church. The church facilitated a $15 million capital campaign while improving annual giving to $4.8 million during a time of decreasing givers.

Founded in 1966, Hurstbourne Country Club is member-owned and widely recognized as one of Kentucky's prestigious private golf and country clubs. Hurstbourne's vibrant membership community enjoys a gorgeous 18-hole Championship Golf Course, which has routinely been ranked No. 3 in the state by Golf Digest, and a nine-hole Executive Golf Course. Both courses integrate beautifully with the gentle topography of the area and are framed by aged oak forests. Stunningly manicured grounds surround our historic and elegant 30,000-square-foot clubhouse, which was named the most beautiful in the state by Architectural Digest in 2018 and features stunning decor and exquisite dining options. We pride ourselves in creating a timeless and relaxed private club that also has a warm, friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. We offer social activities throughout the year, including themed events and holiday celebrations which encourage our members to meet and mingle. Along with golf, other amenities include a full-service restaurant, a Junior Olympic-size swimming pool, baby pool, poolside bar & grill, six Har-Tru clay tennis courts, three pickleball courts and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Hurstbourne's exceptional culinary team and professional management staff pride themselves in impeccable personalized service, attention to detail and flawless presentation and quality.

New Directions Housing Corporation is a not-for-profit community development corporation, founded in 1969. The mission of New Directions Housing Corporation is to develop and maintain affordable housing and vital communities in partnership with neighborhoods and other stakeholders across Kentuckiana. New Directions is a member of both the NeighborWorks America network and Kentuckiana’s Metro United Way. Services and programs range from the development, construction and maintenance of affordable housing to human services tailored to aid homeless or distressed families of low income.

Girl Scouting helps girls gain the tools they need to meet today’s problems with bold solutions and to create a better, brighter tomorrow. For 111 years, Girl Scouts have been breaking down barriers, climbing mountains, solving problems, helping others, running their own cookie businesses, making lifelong friendships, and so much more. If you think that’s incredible, just see what Girl Scouts do next! Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana champions female ambition to more than 8,000 members across 64 counties in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they take courageous risks, make their “first best friends,” and find their voice to speak up wherever their passions and interests take them in life. They make the world a better place. 

VISION STATEMENT The Lincoln Heritage Council will deliver innovative and life-changing programs that will prepare youth in our council to become responsible citizens and leaders who are guided by the Scout Oath and Law. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. SCOUT OATH On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. SCOUT LAW A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. AIMS OF SCOUTING Character, Citizenship, Fitness METHODS OF SCOUTING Ideals, Patrols, Outdoor Programs, Advancement, Association with Adults, Personal Growth, Leadership Development, Uniform SERVICE TERRITORY The Lincoln Heritage Council #205 is composed of 10 geographical districts and 2 service areas covering 64 counties in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee. Kentucky: Adair, Allen, Ballard, Barren, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Carroll, Christian, Crittenden, Cumberland, Daviess, Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Grayson, Green, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Henderson,Henry, Hickman, Hopkins, Jefferson, Larue, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marion,Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Meade, Metcalfe, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Ohio, Oldham, Shelby, Simpson, Spencer, Taylor, Todd, Trigg, Trimble, Union, Warren, Webster and Washington Indiana: Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Scott and Washington Illinois: Hardin, Massac, and Pope Tennessee: South Fulton Community

Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana (BGCK) is an out-of-school time provider, offering a safe haven for youth who need us. We open our doors and our arms to kids ages 6-18, in a safe, positive environment. Inside our Clubs, kids are greeted by name by adult youth professionals in a fun, family atmosphere. We encourage the development of the whole child by focusing on 3 priority outcome areas: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship and Healthy Lifestyles. Click here to learn more about our programs. In addition, Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana operates Kids Cafes in each of its Clubs in partnership with the Dare to Care Food Bank, serving a hot meal every day. We operate 5 Clubs: Shawnee and Parkland in West Louisville, Newburg, Ed Endres in New Albany and Jeffersonville. Clubs are located in neighborhoods where our members live so they are convenient and easily accessible. Each Club has a gym, game room, computer room, education room and dedicated teen space. Our Mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those most in need of our services, to realize and develop their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.