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Four Reasons You Should Volunteer with a Nonprofit
"Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer." —Author Unknown The powerful quote, "Those who can, do. Those...
United Way’s Strategy for Improving the Community
Here at United Way, we’re busy awarding the next three years’ worth of human services grants. Who decides how your...
Stories of Hope: Legal Help for a Pregnant Woman
It had been months since Tiffany's water pipe had broken, and the 21-year-old African-American woman was starting to...
Hot Ones: Community Learning Centers
On this episode of The Uniters, inspired by the popular YouTube series Hot Ones, I was joined by...
United Under the Wings
"Creativity is essential in all of our lives, but especially in the lives of children." For kids...
211: Why Not Just Google It?
United Way 211 is a free, 24/7, 365-day information and referral resource that connects residents...
Food Insecurity: A Focus for United for the Holidays
United for the Holidays helps ALICE families experiencing food insecurity. ALICE stands...
73 Questions w/ Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center
Without Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, the Old South End would look much different For...
How Stu Goldberg Gives The Most Valuable Asset…Time
Tikkun Olam. This Jewish saying refers to various actions intended to repair and improve the...
Partners In Education – The Uniters
"I saw the volunteers really working with the students and helping move forward their literacy...
Habitat for Humanity of Wood County – The Uniters
"Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope." ...
LISC Toledo – The Uniters
"54% of individuals served by LISC were able to increase net income by an average of nearly...
MyFreeTaxes Makes Filing Easier Than Ever!
No one loves filing taxes, right? But this year, you can file your taxes for free using...
Equitas Health – The Uniters
"If we didn't have Mpowerment, there would not be an outlet for LGBT youth" To kick off the year,...
Wendy Pestrue: Child Care is Essential to Northwest Ohio Families
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have been struggling to make ends meet and...
Our Children are Worth the Investment
United Way of Greater Toledo and the YWCA of Northwest Ohio wrote what follows as a letter to the...
United We’re Strong – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
United We’re Strong In 1918, a small group of local business owners, religious clerics and...
United & Thankful in 2020
Finding hope and things to be thankful for amid the pandemic. Let’s just admit it…The past eight...
Why We Are Failing Working Moms
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has carried-on for the majority of 2020, analysts are beginning to...
COVID-19, Jobs & Childcare: What it means for Parents & Providers
Ohio is one of 28 states where childcare can amount to the equivalent of in-state college tuition....
In These Shoes – a Realization on Volunteerism
Back in February I bought this new pair of “fun” running shoes. I’m not a runner – I don’t even...
Best of 2019: Because Change Doesn’t Happen Alone
We have come to the close of an impactful year! Thousands of needs were met through 211 calls,...
A Fair Shot: Advocating for a Young Student’s Disability Rights
Our daughter, Hailey, is sitting in the back seat, humming along to whatever made-up song is...
Necessity vs. Commodity: The Struggle for a Child to have Enough to Eat
When first attending college, I was asked whether I was a one, two, or three meals-a-day “kind of...
Eating the Rainbow: A Culinary Adventure to a Healthier Lifestyle
“Whoa, what is that green stuff you’re eating?” Olivia asked her classmate, Jaime, as they sat...
Guiding Young Minds: Creating Better Classrooms with Social Emotional Learning
Each year, when August rolls around, Mrs. Brown begins getting ready for another school year with...
Packing an Impact: A Tool for Academic Success
Deanna Johnson anxiously stood at the check-in desk, waiting to receive her student ID for her...
Charity Chocolate Crawl Tickets on Sale
Women’s Initiative of United Way to host Pursuing Inspiration
UWGT Receives $660,000 Donation from Charles H. Dana Charitable Trust
“The Blade – United Way of Greater Toledo Receives 660k Gift “
The United Way of Greater Toledo is the recipient of a $660,000 gift from the Charles H. Dana Charitable Trust... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
“BG Independent – Local Librarian dazzled by Dolly Parton’s Passion…”
Maria Simon had lunch with Dolly Parton Tuesday. Simon, Wood County District Public Library’s children’s services librarian, attended the luncheon hosted by First Lady Fran DeWine... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Wood County Represented at Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Event in Columbus
United Way Announces $8.77 million in Community Investments
“SENTINEL – United Way Grants $30,000 for housing support in Wood County”
United Way of Greater Toledo granted $30,000 to three Wood County organizations to assist residents with rent and mortgage payments, homelessness services, and emergency shelter support. This allocation stems from troubling... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
“United Way provides $30,000 for help in Wood County”
The United Way of Greater Toledo is providing $30,000 to three Wood County organizations to assist residents with rent and mortgage payments, homelessness services, and emergency shelter support, the organization announced. The three Wood County agencies to receive...
“Wood Co. Agencies get thousands from United Way”
The United Way of Greater Toledo has granted $30,000 to three Wood County organizations to assist residents with rent and mortgage payments, homelessness services and emergency shelter support. The three Wood County agencies to receive funds are... CLICK HERE TO READ...
“13ABC – United Way grants $30,000 for housing support in Wood County”
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“BG Independent – Increasing homeless issues leads to grants for 3 Wood County Organizations”
United Way of Greater Toledo has granted $30,000 to three Wood County organizations to assist residents with rent and mortgage payments, homelessness services, and emergency shelter support. This allocation stems from troubling... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
United Way Grants $30,000 for Housing Support in Wood County
“SENTINEL – United Way celebrates 2-1-1 Day”
In 2021, United Way 211 received over 100,000 contacts from the community. “Since the beginning of the pandemic, our 211 community resource advisers have done an amazing job of handling the exponential growth in call volume,” said Wendy Pestrue, president... CLICK...
“WTOL11 – Helpline system usage increases by 53% at United Way of Greater Toledo in 2021”
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United Way Celebrates 2-1-1 Day
United Way to Utilize Unused Space at SSOE Group
“United Way to Move Local Headquarters into SSOE Building”
The United Way of Greater Toledo will move its offices into the Madison Avenue headquarters of SSOE Group next week, the agency and the company jointly announced Thursday. SSOE had space available in its building at 1001 Madison after recently... CLICK HERE TO READ...
“Local Groups Help Needy During Holiday Season, Pandemic”
Once the calendar reads December, the lobby at WTVG’s television studio becomes a little difficult to navigate. “You can’t even walk through our lobby right now, there’s so many... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
“United Way’s Supporting Working Parents Survey Released”
This week, United Way of Greater Toledo released a comprehensive survey, entitled, “Supporting Working Parents and Children,” which gathered responses from 41 local corporate and community institutions on their maternity, paternity and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL...
“Ohio Nonprofits Seeing Increase in First-Time Need”
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United Way Releases “Supporting Working Parents” Survey
“Fedderke Recognized at National Philanthropy Day”
Those who have advanced philanthropy, enhanced our communities, and changed the world were honored during the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals' National Philanthropy Day luncheon presented by... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL...
“Calling 2-1-1 for Donated Christmas Trees”
The National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St., will herald in the holidays with the arrival of the Christmas Tree Ship on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 12:45-4 p.m. The event is held in partnership with... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
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