Strengthening Our Community Through Match Day Grant Pools
At Shelby County United Way, Match Day is more than a day of giving—it’s a powerful opportunity to create lasting community impact. Through Match Day, donations are directed into United Way Grant Pools that support programs improving lives across Shelby County.
Match Day gifts are amplified through matching funds, allowing every contribution to go further. These dollars are strategically invested through volunteer-led grant pools that focus on education, youth development, and critical community needs.

How Match Day Creates Impact
Funds raised through Match Day support United Way grant pools, including POWER Women’s group, Student United Way, and Special Projects. Each pool is guided by local volunteers who evaluate needs and fund programs that strengthen families, support students, and build healthier, more resilient communities.
From youth enrichment and academic success to basic needs and safety, Match Day grants help level the playing field for individuals and organizations working to make a difference.

Why Your Support Matters
Your Match Day gift fuels local solutions. By investing in United Way’s grant pools, you help ensure resources reach the areas of greatest need while empowering volunteers to make thoughtful, community-driven funding decisions.
Together, we are building a stronger Shelby County—one Match Day gift at a time.