The Centre County United Way Board of Directors began this fund to help build an operating endowment for the United Way. In 2010, the fund added the name of retiring Executive Director Ellie Beaver to honor her 16 years of dedicated service to the Centre County United Way, and many generous donors made gifts in her honor. This fund supports the operations and programs of the Centre County United Way. Their mission is to improve lives by prioritizing needs and mobilizing human and financial resources to positively impact the education, financial stability, and physical and emotional health of our neighbors.