Lucas County

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For more than 100 years, United Way has raised and invested in the Greater Toledo community. We work to unite the caring power of people to improve the lives of others.

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Education

Education

Learn more about the education partners and programs we support in Lucas County.

Health

Health

Learn more about the health partners and programs we support in Lucas County.

Education

Financial Stability

Learn more about the financial stability partners and programs we support in Lucas County.

Housing

Housing

Learn more about the housing partners and programs we support in Lucas County.

Connecting Residents to Services

United Way of Greater Toledo proudly serves the residents of Lucas, Ottawa and Wood County in Northwest Ohio. Our health and human service nonprofit fights to strengthen education, financial stability, health and housing resources for every child, adult and family.

Lucas County

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Happy birthday, Kenzi Moore 🎈 May this year br

Happy birthday, Kenzi Moore 🎈

May this year bring you many opportunities to deepen your practice and connect with your inner self. Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and lots of downward dogs!

#happybirthdaytoyou

Wishing our neighbors in the community a blessed a

Wishing our neighbors in the community a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. May this holy month bring you closer to your loved ones and fill your heart with joy and gratitude.

#RamadanMubarak #Blessings #Peace #Gratitude

Women's Initiative is hosting a WINE Down on 419 D

Women's Initiative is hosting a WINE Down on 419 Day! Join them at the Lower Ebeid Center at Lourdes University on Wednesday, April 19.

Women's Initiative Networking Events allow women to connect and learn more about the great work of Women's Initiative. Join them and see how you can become a leader, philanthropist and advocate on issues concerning women and children!

Register using the link in our bio.

Special thanks to the Lourdes University Alumni Association for sponsoring this WINE Down!

#womennetworking #419day #toledo

United Way of Greater Toledo is currently acceptin

United Way of Greater Toledo is currently accepting applications for a ShareCorps Food Security Coordinator. This position will play an important role in expanding United Way's food insecurity work.

Benefits include:
Hybrid work schedule (in-person & remoter)
Living stipend: $675.08 biweekly
Housing stipend: $200/mo
End of service award: $6,895 education award OR $1,800 cash

To learn more and apply, visit www.unitedwaytoledo.org/careers.

#americorps #foodinsecurity #nonprofithiring

Join the African American Leadership Council for a

Join the African American Leadership Council for a networking event this Thursday at TolHouse! Connect with professionals and learn about AALC. Tomorrow is the last day to register.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/558221404247

#networkingevent #toledo

Last week, United Way CEO Wendy Pestrue and Labor

Last week, United Way CEO Wendy Pestrue and Labor Liaison Micheal Alexander met newly elected UAW Region 2B Director David Green.

United Way's partnership with labor spans decades, and they have been incredible partners. We look forward to working with David to support our community and the hardworking labor union members.

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Lucas County

Using a data-driven Collective Impact Model to create long-term change in Lucas County.

Ottawa County

Supporting Ottawa County programs and initiatives focused on local community change.

Wood County

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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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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Food Insecurity: A Focus for United for the Holidays

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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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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.

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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.