The United Way: Dilemmas of Organised Charity explains the inner workings of the organization whose shine was so recently dulled by scandal. According to a recent New York Times article, Revelations of high expense-account living and questionable management practices by William Aramony, president of the United Way of America - forced him out of his position as leader of the nation\u27s largest network of charities . (Jan. 28, 1992).. The United Way has always embodied the spirit of voluntarism that George Bush encourages with his vision of a thousand points of light . Since its inception more than one hundred years ago, many Americans have assisted the organization with donations of money or hours. Americans know the symbol - an out-stretched arm with a rainbow - but how many know what is stands for? Here Eleanor Brilliant, a former local United Way staff member, presents a unique insight into the historical evolution and current situation of this organization
