Frequent Questions

Do you have a question about the Westfield United Fund?
If so, you’ve come to the right place! These are a few of the questions we hear most often. Click on your question to go to the appropriate page for more information.

If you can’t find the question you wanted to ask, please give us a call!

1. What does the Westfield United Fund do?

   We support 20 local agencies and programs that help two out of three Westfielders. Click to see the list.

2. Why is the Westfield United Fund so valuable to our community?

   We provide a very economical and efficient approach to community fund raising, because we combine the efforts of 20 member agencies into one larger drive. This frees agency personnel to devote their time to agency programs, encourages high standards of agency services, and meets the most serious community needs first. Because the Westfield United Fund is run almost entirely by volunteers, we are able to maintain very low administrative costs. Click to see our 2013 allocations.

3. How can I get involved?

   We’re always looking for people like you who want to get involved! Click to go to our What You Can Do section and find out how you can volunteer your time or make a monetary donation.

4. How do I know my donation will be used wisely?

   Our Fund Distribution Committee, made up of Westfield residents, goes through a rigorous process each year to make sure that our agencies are providing the services that Westfielders need in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Our IRS Form 990 is available for review at our office, as required by law. Visit our Agency Distributions page to learn more.