Not true. They (at least some councils) have a partnership with United Way - maybe others.
Lots of organizations are under United Way’s umbrella, and compete for grants and funds from United Way. Especially those that serve diverse and low income members and can use grant money to provide assistance. A VERY significant number of our GS have their $22 dues paid by Council grant money.
United Way fundraises heavily from the US military during share campaign. I guess that makes the US military PP partners, too