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What We Do

Overview

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Our Mission

A volunteer-driven organization dedicated to solving the most pressing health and human service needs in Bladen, Hoke , and Robeson Counties by mobilizing the caring power of communities to advance the common good.

Our Vision

Lumber River United​ Way will be champions of our community, empowering individuals and improving lives while striving for IDEALS that facilitate long-lasting, positive change.

Our Ideals

  • (I)ntegrity

    We practice core, compassion, and honesty in the stewardship of resources and relationships entrusted to us by our community.

  • (D)iversity

    We value each person's unique gift that strengthen our community through individual experiences, skills, and resources.

  • (E)xcellence

    We focus on achieving the highest standards of organizational excellence and are committed to achieving our mission and vision.

  • (A)ccountability

    We ensure effective, responsible, equitable, and ethical management of the resources given to us by our community.

  • (L)eadership

    We present a strong, united voice that inspires people to build a better, more self-sufficient community.

  • (S)olutions

    We work collaboratively, effectively, and strategically to improve pressing local health and human service needs, while creating a caring and responsive community.

We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable, and when people are healthy.

That's why we are focused on the building blocks of a good life:

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We are striving to create long-lasting change by changing systematic practices that affect us all. We are all connected and interdependent. We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable, and when people are healthy.

Living United means being a part of the change. It takes everyone in the community working together to make a brighter future.

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What We're Fighting For

Our focus is on education, health, and financial stability—the building blocks for a good quality of life.

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