Affinity Groups

Working Together to Create Lasting Change

United Way of Greater Toledo’s Affinity Groups allow members to use their unique talents and combine volunteer efforts to make a greater impact in our community. These committed groups create lasting positive change for families and individuals across our region. Join our United Way family and get involved in one or more of our Affinity Groups.

AALC

African American Leadership Council

Community leaders working to positively impact the African American community.

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Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders

Young professionals who seize opportunities to shape the future of philanthropy.

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Continue United

Continue United

Connecting retired and near-retired individuals with volunteer and philanthropic opportunities.

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Women's Initiative

Women's Initiative

Networks and mobilizes women to become leaders, philanthropists and advocates.

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Bringing the people of Wood County together to make success an option for everyone.

Who We Are

Find out more about our history, our DEI Statement and meet the UW team driving our mission to improve lives.

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Access our Media Kit and catch up on the latest from our organization through news releases, articles and videos connected to our community initiatives.

UWGT Joins Ohio 211 Coalition to Advocate for State Support

UWGT Joins Ohio 211 Coalition to Advocate for State Support

United Way 211 Week Celebrates Connection to Help for All

United Way 211 Week Celebrates Connection to Help for All

United Way of Greater Toledo’s NWO 211 service joins effort to support Florida Residents impacted by Hurricane Ian

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Careers

United Way of Greater Toledo is a nonprofit organization that invests in community programs in the areas of education, financial stability, health and housing. View the current job openings at our organization.

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Reports & Policies

United Way of Greater Toledo has completed all required reporting requirements for United Way Worldwide. View our organization's full reports and policies.

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Get Involved

When you Live United, you are changing your community for the better. Learn more about the many ways you can make a difference with us.

Affinity Groups

Working together to help our community.

Tocqueville Society

Join an exclusive group of philanthropic minds who prioritize investing in positive community change.

Planned Giving

Including United Way of Greater Toledo in your estate plan helps support our work for future generations.

Workplace Campaign

Creating employee engagement through local giving.

Advocate

Connect to resources and events that empower you to use your voice to support important health and human policies that affect your community.

Volunteer

There are various needs throughout our community. If your agency is in need of volunteer support, or if you are looking for new volunteer opportunities, click the link below for more information about United Way community volunteering.

Events

Experience our community work and help drive change by participating in our upcoming cause-focused events.

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Your United Way stacked

Our Work

United Way of Greater Toledo serves Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties. Learn more about Your United Way and the important work we do to support our local communities.

United Way 211

United Way 211 is a free 24-hour-a-day information and referral service. You can access our services via chat, text, dialing 211, or by searching our Community Resource Database.

OurDataInitiative

Community Data

We are transforming community change through data-driven impact. Our data collection and analysis serves to best inform and benefit our local communities. See our success measures in Education, Financial Stability, Health and Housing.

Collective Impact

Our new Collective Impact Model leverages cross-county partnerships in education, financial stability, health and housing. Our goal is to break down silos, engage in continuous improvement and leverage resources to move the community forward.

Community Partners

United Way of Greater Toledo is proud to support 60 programs and 50 community partners across Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties. Learn more about the vital community programs we fund and support.