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Submitted by United Way of the Coastal Empire
Oct. 20, 2025 – United Way of the Coastal Empire is seeking volunteers to join its Community Investment panels for the next grant cycle.
Each year, United Way of the Coastal Empire raises money for the Community Fund. The contributions go directly back into the community, allowing United Way to create real, lasting change by providing assistance to people facing urgent needs such as housing, food and other essentials, and by funding local nonprofit programs.
Community Investment volunteers evaluate local nonprofit programs to identify where Community Fund dollars can make the greatest impact. Volunteers receive training from United Way staff to review grant applications, meet with agencies, analyze program impact and complete evaluations which directly inform how Community Fund dollars are invested.
“Your commitment will make a significant difference in our community,” said Lauren Knight, vice president of community impact at United Way of the Coastal Empire. “No experience is needed, and training is provided. As long as you have the time, dedication and passion, you are qualified. We depend on volunteers across our community and hope you will consider joining us in this important effort.”
Knight noted that community investment volunteers return year after year, adding that their service helps them better understand their communities. United Way of the Coastal Empire needs 100 volunteers to help guide how funds are invested throughout the five-county area. Volunteers are asked to commit approximately four hours per week from February through April 2026, with in-person participation encouraged and virtual engagement available for added flexibility.
To learn more or sign up to volunteer, visit uwce.org/investmentvolunteers.
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About the United Way of the Coastal Empire
The mission of United Way of the Coastal Empire is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. United Way is a volunteer-driven organization serving Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long counties that involves hundreds of community leaders, professionals, and other volunteers in every aspect of our business, including fundraising, marketing, and funding decisions, to ensure that donations are truly making a difference. Thanks to the Herschel V. Jenkins Trust Fund and other income, much of the operating expenses of the organization are covered, allowing more donor contributions to go where they’re most needed in service to the community. For more information, please visit www.uwce.org.
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