The United way assists charities from all over the country with procuring the funding they require to keep their doors open and continue their mission. No where is the work of the United Way more practically demonstrated that in Tulare County, California. According to a recent article in the Visalia Times-Delta, the United Way supports 20 of the 126 charities currently at work in Tulare County. Located in southern California near Sequoia National Park, Tulare County is a largely agricultural area with a relatively low population. Because of this, there is a great deal of competition between non-profits for the community’s donation dollars.