Middlesex United Way has successfully completed all of the United Way of America membership requirements satisfactorily and on time for 2008. The requirements include: Membership Requirements Certification, Membership Investment, the Database 2 Survey of Total Resources Generated (a survey that captures the full extent of a community's resource development efforts during the year), and a report of the United Way's income and expenses. Over and above the annual requirements, Middlesex United Way also completed a mandatory organizational self-assessment as part of this process.

"The membership standards must be certified annually in order for us to remain a member of the United Way system," stated Executive Director Kevin Wilhelm. "It is important for us to maintain high standards of accountability, and this is part of the process to confirm that our operations are transparent and meet or exceed United Way membership criteria requirements."

The Middlesex United Way Board of Directors reviewed and approved the Membership Requirements Certification. The certification mandates completion of 13 requirements for United Way of America membership along with verification of the status of 44 indicators that demonstrate a United Way embodies the intent of the membership requirements. 

“It is critical that all United Ways meet the highest standards and verify on paper that they have conformed to the stringent requirements of membership in the United Way system,” stated Brian Gallagher, President and CEO, United Way of America. “We applaud and congratulate Middlesex United Way's accountability efforts that support its important work to improve lives and build a stronger community.”

As an integral part of the community, Middlesex United Way advances the common good by focusing on the building blocks for a good life - quality education and positive youth development, affordable housing, independent living, and personal safety.

Middlesex United Way is a locally based, independent, volunteer-driven non-profit organization. All financial operations, funding decisions, and resource development efforts are led by local volunteers and approved by its Board of Directors.