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.

Money Raised Here, Stays Here

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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Last week, we hosted our annual United Way Labor C

Last week, we hosted our annual United Way Labor Community Services Union Community Activity Network (UCAN) Training.

Thank you to the following speakers for sharing valuable information about their services and resources with Labor community members!

Erin Thompson, Social Security Administration
Steve Laniz, Dorf & Kalniz, Ltd
Nancy Eames, Toledo Lucas County Public Library
Doni Miller, Neighborhood Health Association
Aviance Hill
Dawn Christen
Rob Kasprzak, Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County
Betina Layson, LCMHRSB, United Way Affinity Groups

Thank you to Micheal Alexander and Kelli Harris for organizing this event and all who joined us!

#laborcommunity #laborunion #toledoohio

It's National Volunteer Week! Like many nonprofits

It's National Volunteer Week! Like many nonprofits, volunteers greatly impact our ability to serve people in our community effectively.

Today, we shine a spotlight on Tammie Brainard!

Tammie, a senior manager at @lifeatwvco and Women's Initiative treasurer, has served on our Fall Event committee for years, helping raise critical funds for our programs. Tammie believes it's her duty to serve and help nonprofits do more for others in our community. We're incredibly thankful for her dedication 💙💙💙.

Here's a fun fact about Tammie: She is a longtime Parrot Head and has enjoyed many concerts with her Dad and Sister through their annual tradition!

#volunteermonth #nationalvolunteerweek

It's #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay, and we're ce

It's #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay, and we're celebrating the fantastic admins who make a difference at United Way of Greater Toledo!

Thank you, Kelli Harris, Cheryl Mathewson, and Taylor Ross-Parker, for all you do 💙

#staffappreciation #thankyouadmins #weappreciateyou

Women's Initiative is hosting Women in Leadership

Women's Initiative is hosting Women in Leadership in two weeks! Don't miss hearing from remarkable women who will share their unique experiences as women in male-dominated industries.

This promises to be an event where you will enjoy, learn, and connect with other women with shared experiences.

Swipe to learn about our speakers and what they plan to share!

Women in Leadership Speakers:
- Lois Bingham, SVP, Corporate Secretary and General Counsel
- Alissa Vieira, Owner, Swanky Scoops
- Kathryn Williford, Regional Director, Cousino Restoration & Environmental

Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers!

Get your tickets today! www.uwtoledowomen.org or click the link in our bio.

#womeninleadership #toledowomen #womenintoledo

Last chance to join the United Way Emerging Leader

Last chance to join the United Way Emerging Leaders for their special event this Wednesday, April 24, at Lourdes University!

Elevate your networking skills and go to any event with confidence. Tickets are $15, register today!

Visit unitedwaytoledo.org/events or click the link in our bio!

#networkingevents #youwilldobetterintoledo #toledohio #glasscity

Happy birthday, Cheryl Mathewson 🎈 You bring g

Happy birthday, Cheryl Mathewson 🎈

You bring great energy to our office and we don't know what we would do without you! Enjoy your day.

#happybirthdaytoyou

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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.

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United Way and Community Partners Celebrate 211 Week

United Way and Community Partners Celebrate 211 Week

United Way to Accept Applications for Community Grants

United Way to Accept Applications for Community Grants

UWGT’s United for the Holidays to distribute 550 Thanksgiving Meal Kits

UWGT’s United for the Holidays to distribute 550 Thanksgiving Meal Kits

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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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Our Latest Blog Posts

Four Reasons You Should Volunteer with a Nonprofit

Four Reasons You Should Volunteer with a Nonprofit

"Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer."...

United Way’s Strategy for Improving the Community

United Way’s Strategy for Improving the Community

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Stories of Hope: Legal Help for a Pregnant Woman

Stories of Hope: Legal Help for a Pregnant Woman

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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.

Community Impact

Our human services nonprofit fights to strengthen education, financial stability, health and housing resources for every child, adult and family. By uniting the caring power of people through giving, advocating and volunteering, together, we can tackle our community’s toughest issues.

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.