Mission: Founded in 1951, the United Way of Odessa mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community to advance the common good. The basic concept of the United Way is service. It is the only organization in the United States dedicated solely to meeting the needs of the community through donors and volunteer giving. (Less)

United Way of Odessa is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1913, and donations are tax-deductible.