At United Way Lakes and Prairie, trust is at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to transparency, accountability, and measurable impact has earned us recognition from the most respected charity evaluators. These accreditations demonstrate our dedication to upholding the highest standards as we work to build stronger communities in our region.
We are proud to be a “Meets Standards®” organization as certified by the Charities Review Council. This means we have voluntarily adopted and demonstrated compliance with 25 rigorous accountability standards across key areas, public disclosure, governance, financial practice, and fundraising. In doing so, we’re committed to transparency, ethical operations, and the responsible stewardship of your donations. When you give to us, you can be confident your gift is directed toward genuine impact, managed with integrity, and aligned with best practices in the nonprofit sector.
We are honored to have earned United Way Worldwide Membership Certification for the 2024-2025 period. This certification recognizes that we fully comply with the rigorous standards required to operate as an official United Way affiliate, from financial accountability and governance to transparency, legal compliance, and ethical fundraising practices (as outlined in membership requirements). Being a certified member means that when you support us, you’re supporting an organization that is held to the highest standards of integrity within the global United Way network. It reflects our commitment to excellence, accountability, and trust in every step of our work on behalf of our community.
