The United Givers Fund is an
organization in Newton that raises money for local
non-profit entities and charitable organizations. A
large percentage of the proceeds from the UGF drive
stay within the county, and many local organizations
benefit from UGF funds.
“The money is given basically
by individuals, businesses, churches, but anyone can
give,” said Chamber Director Angie Burks. “Instead
of the money going to a national office first like
United Way, it stays in the community. Our own
organizations get funded by our own donations and
that is community helping community, neighbor
helping neighbor.”
United Givers Fund Board Members include:
Tim Thomas
Tommy Harthcock, Sr
Angie Burks
Charlie Walker
Bill Thames
Wilmer Whittle
Randy Cuchens
Mary Ann Gunter.
Newton United Givers Fund includes:
Red Cross (Newton County Chapter)
Boy Scouts (Choctaw Council),
Girl Scouts (Meridale Council)
Newton County Rural Development Association
Weems Mental Health Center
4-H Club Council
Cystic Fibrosis
Salvation Army
Newton Travelers Fund
Wesley House Community Center
Alzheimer’s Association
Care Lodge
Friends of the Depot
American Arts Council
Newton Arts Council
Newton Little Theatre
Newton Historical Committee
All Schools (Band and Athletics)
Fire Departments
Libraries in Newton County.
