Somerset County United Way (SCUW) is an independent nonprofit organization that acts as a catalyst for positive change, helping to create and build the resources necessary to improve the quality of life for those who live and work in Somerset County.

Somerset County United Way supports health and human services providers through its strength in raising funds and effectively investing them, through the investment of volunteer resources and by building community collaboratives and partnerships. After the government, United Way is the single largest funding stream supporting human services in the county. In 2004, SCUW’s Community Care Fund provided financial support for 94 programs through 55 affiliated agencies.