As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we have an opportunity to invest in the future of this community we love.

United for 250 is a community-wide effort to bring neighbors, friends, families and local leaders together around a shared commitment to Franklin and Ripley Counties. It's a chance for all of us who care about this place to make a lasting difference for the next generation.

Our goal is simple: inspire 250 people to make a $250 gift and help raise $62,500 to support the work of United Way of Franklin and Ripley Counties. While $250 is the inspiration behind the campaign, gifts of any amount are welcome and appreciated. Every contribution, large or small, helps us move toward a stronger future together.

Every day we work alongside schools, nonprofits, businesses and community partners to strengthen the connections that help our communities thrive. Together, we support children and families, expand opportunities for learning and growth, and create a stronger sense of belonging for everyone that calls this place home.

United for 250 is about more than making a donation. It's about showing up for one another and investing in the people and places that have shaped our lives. It's a warm coat for a child on a cold day. It's food from a local pantry when a family doesn't have enough for groceries. It's after school programs that help young people learn, grow and thrive. It's backpack food programs that ensure children have meals over the weekend. It's empowering students to lead and support their peers and help create school communities where everyone feels connected and valued. It's bringing people and organizations together to identify community needs, build partnerships, and create solutions that make lasting impact.

Whether you are making a gift, volunteering your time, sharing your ideas, or helping connect others to the work, you are part of a growing community of people committed to building a stronger future.

We invite you to become a Community Builder and join us as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary! Community Builders will receive invitations to special updates, community conversations, and opportunities to connect with others who share a passion for the future of Franklin and Ripley Counties.

Together we can create a community where every child feels supported, every family has opportunities to thrive, and every neighbor knows they belong.

United for 250 Community Builders Campaign

Join the United Way movement to strengthen Franklin & Ripley Counties