Ep.# 138: Molly Williams, United Way of Lee County

We sit down with Molly Williams from United Way of Lee County to break down how local fundraising supports 29 community nonprofits and helps meet urgent needs across East Alabama. We also clear up where donations actually go, share a personal story about learning to pivot, and highlight a powerful free-book program for young kids in Lee County.• How United Way of Lee County brings resources together to strengthen the community • How fundraising supports 29 local nonprofit partners • Misconceptions about donations and how fees work • How allocation funding differs from one-time grant funding • Molly’s nonprofit career path after graduating in 2020 • A personal turning point about transferring schools and growing through change • United Way’s local role in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for ages 0 to 5 • Best ways to follow, volunteer, and learn more through social media and the website www.unitedwayofleecounty.com