Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to improving the lives of those in need. We strive to create positive change in our community through various initiatives and programs.
Providing free postage-paid envelopes and containers to safely dispose of old or expired medication, inhalers, and sharps.
If you would like to get rid of your unused medications, you may PICK UP free, postage-paid envelopes from our office. Please do not drop off medications!
We now provide free Narcan to Nevada County residents. Narcan can help prevent opioid overdose.
Nevada County, like many other counties across the state and country, has seen an increase in overdoses in the last few years. Carrying Narcan can save lives. Come by our office to pick up yours! For additional training on how to administer Narcan, please visit the Nevada County Know Overdose Campaign here:
United Way of Nevada County is partnered with SingleCare
Providing community members with access to affordable prescription medications, ensuring greater health and financial stability.
The SingleCare prescription savings card:
- Always free to use by everyone—just show it to the pharmacist
- No registration or eligibility requirements. Use it right away!
- Save up to 80% on 10,000+ prescription medications
- Accepted at major pharmacy chains nationwide
- Sign up on SingleCare.com for additional member savings (earn $1 per eligible script!!)
- Works whether you’re insured or underinsured
- Unlimited uses
How do I get a card?
- Call us and we will get you a card 530-274-8111
- Download and print a card on SingleCare.com
- Text "family" to 700700 to receive a card on your phone (Message and data rates may apply)
- Download the free SingleCare mobile app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Nevada County Free health clinic
The 2022 Nevada County Free Health Clinic was a huge success!
We could not have done it without California CareForce and the awesome general and professional medical volunteers.
2,686 Medical, Dental and Vision services were provided to 613 patients in 2022 with a total of $321,154 worth of healthcare services.
Patients came from counties including Nevada, Placer, and Sacramento.
Thanks to all of the Professional Medical and General Volunteers!
Connect With Us
United Way of Nevada County
Physical: 563 Brunswick Rd. Suite 11, Grass Valley, CA 95945 ~ Mailing: P.O. Box 2733 Grass Valley, CA 95945