United Way We Stand

The Sikeston/ Bootheel Area United Way is governed by a Board of directors that meet quarterly to ensure the organization is fulfilling its mission of advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all.  Staff consist of the Executive Director.

Executive Director-Lisa Angle

Chairman-Debbie Solomon

Vice Chairman-Greg Comer

Secretary-Sarah Cartwright

Lee Bowman

Mike Mitchell

Paul Scott

Lloyd Smith

Roger Taylor

Becky Wade

This organization has worked diligently to meet the needs of our communities since August 21, 1963, which is when the " United Fund Of Sikeston, Inc." was formed. Founding officers were Fielding Potashnick, LeRoy Parrenter, and Samuel Harbin. The Board of Directors consisted of 21 members-Fielding Potashnick, LeRoy Parrenter, Samuel Harbin, Kenneth Smitten, Robert Miller, Dick Watkins, Melford Taylor, Walter Rayburn, J.T.Patmor, Dorothy Matthews, Julia Sikes, Lyle McLaughlin, Hershel Tyler, Don Grant, Tony Statler, Joel Montgomery,Allen Hubbard, Bill Scarbrough, Loretta Porter, John Moll, and Eugene Redfern. On April 25, 2007 our name officially changed to Sikeston/Bootheel Area United Way Inc.  Our organization was originally created to serve the Scott County, Missouri, community. Over time it expanded  to serve five county area. It serves Scott, New Madrid, Mississsppi, Stoddard, and Butler counties. We work with 19 agencies that serve these five counties in Southeast Missouri.

The Sikeston/Bootheel Area United Way is a local community impact and fundraising organization whose goal is to improve lives and create possibilities for people in Scott, New Madrid, Mississippi, Stoddard, and Butler Counties.  We will accomplish our mission through advocacy, leadership, and support for non-profit organizations that help individuals and families gain access to educational, economic, and health opportunities.  With the help of diverse community partners who serve as board members, the Sikeston/Bootheel Area United Way advances the common good by building opportunities for individuals and families to become self sufficient and live independent, successful lives.  We thrive on the generosity of its donors, and all donor dollars are wisely invested locally into high performing programs.  We focus on the building blocks for good quality life-education, income, and health.  Also to create long-lasting change by addressing the underlying causes of problems such as poverty, literacy, career readiness, and well-being.