About Us

ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD

The Lake Martin Area United Way (LMAUW) advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. Our focus is on education, income, health, and safety net services - the building blocks for a good quality of life. Lake Martin Area United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done. The 26 Lake Martin Area United Way Partner Agencies and 6 Community Initiatives serve the residents of Tallapoosa and Coosa Counties.

LMAUW nurtures and encourages an inclusive environment that leverages the unique contributions of diverse individuals and organizations in all aspects of our work. LMAUW is also committed to programs and activities free of racial or ethnic discrimination. Here is a link to our full policy statement Anti-Racism/Ethnic Discrimination

LMAUW is an equal opportunity employer.

MISSION STATEMENT

To empower our communities through the mobilization of people and resources to foster meaningful connections, drive impactful solutions, and improve lives. 

VISION STATEMENT

United Way envisions a community where collaboration is the cornerstone for accessing resources and opportunities that all people need to thrive and succeed. 

GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER.

GIVE: The workplace campaign is the easiest and most powerful way to invest in your community. We need EVERYONE to give including businesses, individuals, and organizations. By giving you are helping out 26 Partner Agencies help thousands in our community. Ninety-nine percent (99%) of the donations to our United Way stay right here in Tallapoosa and Coosa Counties.

ADVOCATE: Lend your voice to champion the cause. Lake Martin Area United Way needs people who are passionate about education, income, health, and safety net services to make some noise. Let us educate you on what our 26 Partner Agencies do so you can tell someone else.

VOLUNTEER: Lake Martin Area United Way and its 26 Partner Agencies need you. Volunteer opportunities for youth, adults, and seniors abound. If you would like to volunteer, please email director@unitedwaylakemartin.org today! 

In addition to our 26 Partner Agencies, the Lake Martin Area United Way also has several Community Initiatives that we support, including the 2-1-1 Statewide Referrals for Human Services, Christmas Blessings, Education Enrichment Program, Day of Action, EFSP (Emergency Food & Shelter Program), and the Home Depot Veteran's Home Repair Program. Learn more about each of these initiatives under the Community Impact tab.

When disasters strike, we are also there working alongside our EMA offices, first responders and long-term recovery committees (LTRCs) to help those affected to find a new normal, recover, and rebuild. 

2024 UW Membership CompleteWE INVITE YOU TO BE A PART OF THE CHANGE. WE NEED YOU!

YOU CAN GIVE. YOU CAN ADVOCATE. YOU CAN VOLUNTEER.

Lake Martin Area United Way will not sell, share, or trade our list of donor information, so you can be confident that your contact information remains confidential.