Mission: Our mission is to unite communities to improve lives. Our vision is to create opportunities for children, families, and individuals to realize their full potential. UWNNS is a "Collective Impact" organization committed to listening to our northern Nevada community. We believe that it takes the entire community to make change happen, and when we come together to put our resources to work, we can solve our most pressing issues and create opportunities for a better life for all. (Less)

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1963, and donations are tax-deductible.