About United Way of St. Francois County
United Way of St. Francois County exists to strengthen our community by supporting nonprofit partners who meet essential human needs. From food and shelter to health, education, and family stability, we help ensure individuals and families have the support they need to move forward.
We are locally governed, locally funded, and deeply connected to the people we serve. When you give through United Way, your support stays close to home and is directed toward programs already making a difference. We focus on raising resources, investing in effective partners, and creating opportunities for people to take part in meaningful community action.
Our Story
Our roots go back to 1988, when a local partnership ensured holiday campaign funds stayed here to serve families in need. That commitment to keeping support close to home shaped everything that followed.
As the effort grew, so did the vision. The organization expanded to serve the entire county and became the United Way of St. Francois County. The mission has remained steady: bring people together, respond to real needs, and build lasting solutions.
Today
Today, we are an independent 501(c)(3), guided by local leadership and powered by community support. While connected to a national network, our focus remains on the needs we see every day in our own neighborhoods.
Because this is not just where we serve. It is where we live.
Meet the Board
United Way of St. Francois County is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of respected community leaders who care deeply about the strength and future of our community.
Our board members bring a wide range of professional experience, lived perspective, and local insight. They are active volunteers who help shape strategy, oversee responsible stewardship of funds, and ensure that every dollar raised is directed with care and accountability.
Together, they provide leadership that keeps our mission focused, our partnerships strong, and our impact measurable.
2026 Board of Directors
Officers
Mark Toti, President
Kathy Thompson, Vice President
John Boyd, Treasurer
Gracie Trokey, Secretary
Board Members
Jackie Berry
Chelsea House
Stella Hubbard
Kim Hutson
Leigh Ragsdale-Knoder
Jessica Mell
Katrina Miller
Harry Peterson
Shelly Tate
Justin Wilkinson
Chris Winschel