Get Involved With United Way of Lea County

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it takes an entire community to provide everything we need to ensure Southeast New Mexico families are taken care of. Thank you to our valuable community partners who give so much to our continued success. We win when we LIVE UNITED.® By forging unlikely partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the best resources. And by inspiring individuals to join the fight against their community’s most daunting social crises.

Our Mission

To unite people and resources to improve lives and build strong communities thereby ensuring that every individual and family is able to achieve educational success, financial stability, and good health.

Our Vision

We envision a resilient, connected community where all individuals and families have the opportunity to thrive.

Our Core Values

  • Collaboration – We work together to create greater impact
  • Equity – We strive for fairness, access, and opportunity for all
  • Integrity – We lead with transparency and accountability
  • Compassion – We respond to community needs with care and dignity
  • Results – We focus on measurable outcomes and lasting change

Our Full Circle Approach

United Way of Lea County’s work is rooted in a “Full Circle” approach — addressing immediate needs while building long-term solutions. By aligning education, health, financial stability, basic needs, and community resiliency, we create pathways that support individuals and families at every stage of life.

This approach allows us to respond in times of crisis, invest in prevention, and strengthen systems that help our community thrive today and into the future.

Our Full Circle Approach

Our Leadership

United Way of Lea County is guided by a dedicated board of directors and staff who bring diverse perspectives, expertise, and a shared commitment to community impact.

Our Commitment to Equity

Our Commitment to Equity

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, stable, and fulfilling life. United Way of Lea County is committed to advancing equity by addressing systemic barriers, listening to community voices, and ensuring access to critical resources for those most impacted by challenges in our community.

Equity is woven throughout our programs, partnerships, and advocacy efforts.

Core Values

Volunteers

Volunteers

Volunteers who offer their time, expertise, and knowledge to members of the community through a variety of programs and events.

Local businesses

Local businesses

Local businesses who not only give monetary donations, but provide food, basic necessities, and much, much more to partner organizations and beneficiaries.

Community members

Community members

Community members who donate money, provide valuable tools for neighbors and provide ongoing support for the United Way of Lea County.

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