Thursday, March 14, 2019

United Way Listed among the World’s Most Innovative Companies


A successful business professional, Loren Wesley Vankirk serves as the CEO of Vankirk Electric, an electrical contracting company that provides electrical installation, lighting design, and home automation services across the United States. Loren Wesley Vankirk is actively involved with various nonprofit organizations, including United Way.

Since 1887, United Way has raised funds to provide education, health care, and career training to improve the quality of lives of those with low-income backgrounds around the world. In February 2019, Fast Company placed United Way in the top five of the world’s most innovative companies in the nonprofit category.

This prestigious recognition is a testament to United Way’s commitment to improving the lives of communities through technology and innovation. In 2018, United Way partnered with technology companies to raise awareness and give people access to health care and social services. That same year, it joined forces with Salesforce to develop Philanthropy Cloud, which gives employees a platform to manage their volunteer works and contribute to causes that reflect their personal experiences and interests.

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