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Tonya Bennert
United Way of Greater Toledo
424 Jackson St. | Toledo, OH 43604
Office: 419-254-4652
Boys & Girls Clubs, United Way, and YMCA endorse TPS levy
September 28, 2012
Today, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo, United Way of Greater Toledo, and the YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo made a joint announcement of the groups’ endorsement of Issue 20 – Toledo Public Schools’ (TPS) proposed levy. More...
United Way investing $12.9 million in our community
June 28, 2012
Today, United Way of Greater Toledo announced its 2012-13 investment decisions. Thanks to the generosity of our community, $12.9 million will be invested in programs, initiatives, and partnerships advancing the common good in Lucas, Wood, and Ottawa counties. More...
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United Way receives another Charity Navigator 4-star rating
June 19, 2012
Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator, has rated United Way of Greater Toledo 4 stars– the highest possible rating – for the second consecutive year and the fifth time in six years. More...
United Way Board accepts Kitson's resignation
April 24, 2012
Today, United Way of Greater Toledo is announcing its Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of Bill Kitson as president & CEO, effective June 1, 2012. Kitson has accepted an offer to lead the United Way of Greater Cleveland. More...
Subject of Hallmark Hall of Fame movie coming to Toledo
April 13, 2012
On April 24, 2012, the Women’s Initiative of United Way will host Ms. Stacey Bess – innovative teacher, author, and advocate for the educational rights of impoverished children – at their annual spring event. Ms. Bess’ work and book “Nobody Don’t Love Nobody” inspired a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, “Beyond the Blackboard.” More...
Head Start Task Force Report Released
March 26, 2012
The Lucas County Head Start Task Force issued their report to the community, released March 25, 2012, and for complete media coverage of the Head Start issue. More...
Public Policy Advisory Council Issues Head Start Statement
March 7, 2012
In light of the recent Head Start issue, our Public Policy Advisory Council has issued a statement. More...
Advocacy: Obama's Budget - AmeriCorps and National Service
Februry 15, 2012
On Monday, President Obama sent his Fiscal Year 2013 budget request to Congress, including proposed funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service and its programs such AmeriCorps. It emphasizes funding for key national service infrastructure which is critical to delivering results in communities such as the Greater Toledo area. More...
United Way appoints new Wood County director
January 26, 2011
United Way of Greater Toledo is pleased to announce Nicholas Kulik as the new director of United Way in Wood County. Kulik, a Bowling Green resident, first began his United Way career as a fundraiser at United Way of Greater Toledo, managing a portfolio of 520 accounts while training and supervising United Way’s team of temporary campaign staff. More...
United Way raises $13.6 million for our community; campaign up for second consecutive year
January 12, 2011
Today, United Way of Greater Toledo announced the 2011 campaign raised $13,607,300 for our community, a 1.5 percent increase over 2010 and the second consecutive annual increase. More...
Free tax preparation for working families
January 5, 2011
United Way of Greater Toledo is again teaming up with Lucas County Treasurer Wade Kapszukiewicz and Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak to offer free tax preparation for working families and individuals. More...
Schools as Hubs Lead Partners selected
December 15, 2011
The Lead Partner organizations have been chosen for United Way of Greater Toledo’s Schools as Community Hubs initiative being implemented in four Toledo Public Schools this year. More...
Toledo Public Schools and United Way announce latest partnership
October 20, 2011
As part of Toledo Public Schools (TPS) and United Way of Greater Toledo’s ongoing partnership, the two organizations announced a new Graduation Coaches project today. Through the United Way AmeriCorps program, Graduation Coaches will be placed at schools throughout TPS to help provide support to students in the eighth/ninth grade transition who have barriers to attendance. More...
United Way awarded four stars by Charity Navigator
September 29, 2011
Charity Navigator, America’s largest and most-utilized independent charity evaluator, has awarded United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) another four-star rating – it’s highest rating – for sound financial management and commitment to accountability and transparency. More...
United Way kicks off the 2011 campaign!
September 16, 2011
Today, United Way of Greater Toledo kicked off the 2011 campaign by celebrating a successful week of United Way Days of Caring and by announcing a community goal of $13.8 million. More...
United Way kicking off campaign with a Day of Caring
September 2, 2011
On Thursday, Sept. 15, United Way in Wood County is kicking off the 2011 campaign by teaming up with Bowling Green City Schools (BGCS) to make a lasting impact at Ridge Elementary School. More...
You're Invited to a Party in the Garden!
August 1, 2011
On Saturday, August 13, the United Way Latino Initiative is hosting a Party in the Garden at the Sofia Quintero Arts and Cultural Center! The festitivites will take place from 1- 4 p.m. in Sofia Quintero's garden and will include a salsa-making competition, free health screenings, and healthy food demonstrations. More...
Best Buy 'Geek Bus' coming to Toledo!
July 15, 2011
The Geek Bus is coming to town to help give people in our community the tools they need to be successful! This project is a partnership between united Way of Greater Toledo and Best Buy that will teach participants basic computer skills, interview skills, and how to write a résumé. “This project came out of More...
United Way of Greater Toledo's education push continues
June 16, 2011
United Way of Greater Toledo announced its annual investment decisions today. As a result of the generosity of our community, $11.9 million will be invested in programs, initiatives, and partnerships advancing the common good in Lucas, Wood, and Ottawa counties. United Way volunteers decided how $7.6 million More...
Ottawa County Investments
Wood County Investments
Complete Investments Spreadsheet
Summer Food Program Kicks Off in Lucas County
June 8, 2011
Free regular meals for kids at 40 neighborhood sites. Thousands of kids in Lucas County have breakfast and lunch at school. So what happens to these kids when school is out for the summer? Thanks to the Summer Food Program, they won't go hungry. At roughly 40 sites throughout Toledo, kids can receive free More...
United Way looking for partners to lead Schools as Community Hubs
June 1, 2011
On Wednesday, June 8, at 1:30 p.m., United Way of Greater Toledo is hosting an information session for local organizations interested in helping lead the Schools as Community Hubs initiative in Toledo Public Schools. lead the Schools as Community Hubs initiative in Toledo Public Schools. Several weeks ago, More...
TPS and United Way of Greater Toledo to Expand Social and Emotional Learning Program
May 23, 2011
Toledo Public Schools and United Way of Greater Toledo will announce the expansion of the highly successful Social & Emotional Learning Program during a joint press conference on Tuesday morning. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) was originally introduced at East Side Central Elementary and Sherman More...
Help 'stamp' out hunger!
May 13, 2011
Tomorrow, Saturday, May 14, the United States Postal Service, National Association of Letter Carriers, United Way of Greater Toledo, Campbells, AFL-CIO, Valpak, and Feeding America are teaming up to Stamp Out Hunger. Helping is easy...just attach a sturdy bag to your mailbox filled with nonperishable food More...
TPS and United Way of Greater Toledo to Launch Community-based Program
May 9, 2011
Representatives from Toledo Public Schools and United Way of Greater Toledo will announce a new community-based initiative on Tuesday morning. Schools as Community Hubs is a fresh approach to organizing and offering community resources to students, parents and area residents. The initiative's integrated More...
It's National AmeriCorps Week!
May 5, 2011
Next week is National AmeriCorps Week; a time to thank the AmeriCorps Members serving our community. Through the United Way of Greater Toledo's AmeriCorps program, more than 30 members are serving throughout Northwest Ohio. AmeriCorps members serving through Mercy and ABLE bring that toal More...
United Way is looking for Northwest Ohio's next young artist!
April 28, 2011
United Way of Greater Toledo is looking for Northwest Ohio's next young artist to create a poster for the 2011 campaign. The contest is open to any student through eighth grade, and the winning design will be reproduced as United Way's campaign poster that's hung in workplaces throughout Lucas, Wood and More...
Co-founder of national student enrichment program coming to Toledo
April 6, 2011
On April 6, 2011, the Women's Initiative of United Way will host Ms. Ninive Calegari -- co-founder of 826 Valencia, former CEO of 826 National, educator, author, and filmmakr -- at their annual spring event. 826 National is a nonprofit tutoring, writing, and publishing organization with a goal of assisting low-income More...