What we do

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:

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.