Interim Leadership With Bridget Jones appointed as Interim President and CEO as of June 4, 2026, there is an opportunity to engage during leadership transition to discuss strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, and program expansion plans that align with UP’s mission.

Expansion Potential Serving over 1,100 children daily across four core focus areas indicates strong scale and demand; a collaboration or sponsorship could support program expansion, after-school enrichment, or new camps, particularly in family-focused services.

Financial Capacity Revenue in the range of $50M-$100M positions UP as a mid-to-large nonprofit partner with capacity for co-invested programs, multi-site pilots, or long-term grants and impact initiatives with potential for matching funds from corporate or philanthropic sources.

Community Footprint As a United Way member agency and a Christian ministry, UP has deep ties to local networks; there are opportunities to explore joint campaigns, corporate volunteer programs, or shared-services arrangements with related nonprofits and faith-based organizations.

Technology Utilization Current tech stack includes common web and analytics tools; there is potential to offer modern data, CRM, or program-management solutions to optimize outreach, tracking of youth outcomes, and donor/volunteer engagement to enhance impact reporting.