The Board of Directors of Heritage United Way approved $1,570,000 in program grants
on April 7, 2010 in support of 47 local health and human service programs operated
by 37 social service agencies for the funding period May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011. 

Community Review Teams evaluated the programs recommended to the Board of Directors
of Heritage United Way.  These teams of trained volunteers are made up of community
members and industry experts who dedicate thousands of volunteer hours to reviewing
funding proposals and visiting agencies in order to assess each program and determine
how to best invest donor dollars.  Investments are made in the areas of critical need
within the 18 communities served by Heritage United Way- Education and Lifelong Learning,
Health and Wellness and Housing and Economic Self-Sufficiency.  Last year, Heritage
United Way-funded programs served over 40,000 children, individuals and families
in Southern New Hampshire. 

Heritage United Way remains one of the only organizations that provide agency programs
with unrestricted operating support.  This approach allows agencies to seek funding
for program elements that are not typically provided for with traditional grants. 
Included in this is the expectation that they report quarterly on their progress
towards established community goals within their respective investment area. This
funding strategy seeks to produce the greatest positive impact for the community
while encouraging collaboration and innovation amongst local programs.    

In addition to the investments awarded through program grants, Heritage United Way
will invest another $1.2 million into the local community through direct donor
designations and various initiatives and collaborations with other partners,
including the City of Manchester and 2-1-1 NH.