Did you know that there are actually 3 ways that you can give? And no, we don't mean cash, credit, or check (or any of the other ways we've made it easy for you to give).

You can definitely give that way. But here's the cool thing, giving to United Way is so much more than your financial contribution!

Yeah, we're paying for gas and groceries, too. The past few years have been hard on all of us, and it's hit us all in different ways.

For some of us, there has been a huge financial burden. Money is tight!

For those of us with kiddos at home, we're worried about their education and how all of it has impacted them.

For all of us, our mental health is definitely not where it used to be. (And that's if we started from a fairly healthy place.)

Getting support from one (or more) of our Community Partners makes you better, which makes your family better, which makes our community better.

Our partner agencies could use your help. Put your special skills to good use. Volunteer an hour, volunteer several hours, or make volunteering part of your regular routine.

Our partner the Volunteer Center of Lubbock can help you find your best fit.

In 2021, the average gift to Lubbock Area United Way was $293.62. That averages to $5.65 per week—about the cost of a combo meal at Taco Villa or a monthly subscription (plus tax) to AppleTV+.

Why does it matter? Because just over 10,000 people made a gift of $293 or less to the annual campaign last year. Those contributions added up to 20.5% of the total raised, more than $1.2 million.