Blue Circles | United Way of Passaic County

OPENING BOOKS AND DOORS!

This spring, United Way of Passaic County partnered with local schools to help spark a lifelong love of reading by bringing two sponsored Scholastic Book Fairs to students in Paterson and Clifton.

Thanks to funding that was secured more than 1,000 elementary students were able to select three free books each to build their own home libraries and continue reading throughout the summer.

For many children, this was more than a trip to the book fair—it was the first time they had the opportunity to choose brand-new books to call their own.

In 2025, United Way of Passaic County leaned into what’s possible when a community chooses progress. Together with our partners, donors, and volunteers, we advanced solutions that strengthened health, expanded opportunity, and helped families move forward—laying the groundwork for lasting change across Passaic County.

The 2025 Annual Report highlights the momentum we built, the impact we achieved, and the vision guiding our work ahead.

UWPC 2024 Annual Report

We are proud of the work we were able to accomplish by mobilizing the caring power of the community to action so that all residents in Passaic County can thrive.

Take a look at our 2024 annual report below

If you would like to partner with us to make an impact in 2025, visit our donor page or reach out to Mary Celis (President + C.E.O) at maryc@unitedwaypassaic.org for corporate sponsorship opportunities.

Youth Opportunity

United Way of Passaic County believes that education is one of the building blocks of a good life. Education is essential for getting and keeping a good job, which in turn leads to financial stability for adults and families.