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How Are We Doing? Northwest Ohio Nonprofit Landscape
How Are We Doing? Nonprofits are facing difficulties in Northwest Ohio. In 2018, The Center for Nonprofit Resources...
Navigating Nonprofit Funding: United Way of Greater Toledo’s Approach
Giving money to nonprofit organizations is really important for making our community better, but it can be tricky. At...
Wendy Pestrue Reflects on Six Years of Leadership at United Way
At United Way of Greater Toledo, we recently had the pleasure of sitting down with our CEO, Wendy...
Funding Equitably: United Way’s Journey to Making a Difference
Nonprofit organizations like United Way work hard to share resources fairly, but it's not always...
Four Reasons You Should Volunteer with a Nonprofit
"Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer." —Author Unknown The powerful quote, "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...
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...
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...
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...
WTOL 11: “211 Week: United Way of Greater Toledo offers variey of community events”
Every year, United Way of Greater Toledo takes account of the resources available for residents in the Toledo-area and the best ways to get those resources into the hands of people who need them... Click here to read the full article.
The Blade: “United Way kicks off 211 Week with celebratory breakfast”
United Way’s 211 has impacted thousands of lives — both callers and call takers — and those stories were shared during a breakfast Thursday... Click here to the read full article.
United Way and Community Partners Celebrate 211 Week
[Toledo, Ohio] - United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) is proud to celebrate 211 Week for the year 2024. Multiple activities are planned to engage the community and stakeholders online and in person, starting with Uplifting 211: A Breakfast Celebrating Stories of...
City Paper – “United Way Accepting Grant Applications”
The United Way of Greater Toledo is currently accepting grants for its upcoming three-year grant cycle... Click here to read the full article.
United Way to Accept Applications for Community Grants
[TOLEDO, Ohio] – United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) announces the re-opening of its community grant application. This is the second three-year grant cycle offered by the organization through its Collective Impact Model of funding. UWGT is committed to providing...
The Blade – “Giving continues with benefits to local service agencies”
UNITED Way's community leaders and donors gathered for The Joy of Giving holiday party and fund-raiser Dec. 6 at the beautifully restored 1924 Historic Ford Mansion in Perrysburg, now owned by Mike Hebert and Dave Foley, formerly owned by Tony and Deborah Knight, who...
The Blade: “United for the Holidays gives food…”
Volunteers from the University of Toledo Medical Center in collaboration with the United Way of Greater Toledo... Click here to read the full article
13ABC: “A team effort to help fight hunger…”
Tens of thousands of people in Lucas, Wood and Ottawa counties don’t know where their next meal is coming from, according to the United Way of Greater Toledo. Click here to read the full article.
UWGT’s United for the Holidays to distribute 550 Thanksgiving Meal Kits
[TOLEDO, Ohio] – United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) is delighted to announce the launch of the third annual United for the Holidays meal kit building series in collaboration with the Islamic Food Bank and Grace Community Center. This heartwarming series of events...
The Blade: “New funding headed to 211 service…”
United Way of Greater Toledo is announcing additional city of Toledo funding of its 211 service for the next three years. Click here to read the full article.
211 Expands Partnership, Receives Crucial Funding from Toledo City Council
[TOLEDO, Ohio] – United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) is excited and grateful to announce Toledo City Council's recent support of 211, a free, 24/7 information and referral service that connects residents to help.On October 10, Toledo City Council unanimously voted in...
Human Service Agencies Prepare for Demand with Impending Shutdown
[TOLEDO, Ohio] – As a possible government shutdown threatens the livelihood of 2,100 federal workers and their families around Toledo, and as more than 5,000 Jeep workers continue their strike (joined by upstream harm such as layoffs to 130-150 Toledo Propulsion...
United Way Supports Community with $6.8 million Investment
[TOLEDO, Ohio] – As one of the longest-serving charitable organizations in northwest Ohio, United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) is proud to announce $6.8 million in Community Investments for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. This year’s investments include $4.9 million in...
The Blade: “United Way raises nearly $7 million”
For Wendy Pestrue, the United Way’s 2022 giving campaign was one that presented challenges... Click here to read the full article.
LMH and United Way Kick Off Thumbs Up Neighborhood Beautification Project
[TOLEDO, OH] – United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) and Lucas Metropolitan Housing (LMH) will kick off the 3rd Annual Thumbs Up neighborhood beautification on Friday, May 26. Beginning Memorial Day weekend and running through Wednesday, June 28, the Thumbs Up...
UWGT Celebrates 2022 Campaign Partners and Volunteers
[TOLEDO, Ohio] – United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) is thrilled to announce its annual Campaign Celebration on Thursday, May 25th, 2023. The event takes place at the Glass City Metropark Pavilion and will be attended by United Way staff, Board of Directors, Corporate...
Continue United to Host Contest Benefiting Food Pantries
[TOLEDO, OHIO] – Continue United of United Way of Greater Toledo is pleased to announce the launch of its first food challenge to benefit local food pantries. The contest will run from April 3 to May 24, with all proceeds directly supporting local food pantries and...
UWGT Joins Ohio 211 Coalition to Advocate for State Support
[TOLEDO, Ohio] – United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) is proud to be part of a coalition of Ohio United Way representatives who will meet with lawmakers at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on March 22. The day will focus on advocating for $2 million in annual state...
NBC 24 – “Make the most of community resources through…”
United Way of Greater Toledo is an intersection of local resources that can connect residents with... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE.
Toledo Blade: “United Way, other agencies highlight 211”
After a vehicle crashed into a duplex Thursday, Toledo Fire and Rescue Department spokesman Pvt. Sterling Rahe took comfort in knowing... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Sentinal Tribune: “United Way 211 Fundraiser planned at Arlyn’s”
A United Way 211 Happy Hour Fundraiser will be held Feb. 11 — on 211 Day — at Arlyn’s Good Beer, 520 Hankey Ave., from 4-9 p.m... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
United Way 211 Week Celebrates Connection to Help for All
[TOLEDO, OH] – United Way of Greater Toledo is proud to celebrate 211 Week beginning February 6 with educational programming, public awareness campaigns, and fundraising events culminating in 211 Day, Saturday, February 11 (2/11). This is the local and national day of...
New York Times: “Medical Debt Is Being Erased in Ohio and Illinois. Is Your Town Next?”
From Chicago to Toledo, more and more local governments are getting in on this simple economic recovery strategy: buying up and canceling medical bills en masse... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
BG Independent News – “Chocolate Crawl in Downtown BG Satisfies Cravings…”
Eric and Jennifer Jacques threw calorie caution to the wind on Saturday as they roamed through downtown Bowling Green in search of chocolate delicacies. Click here to read the full article...
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