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Hot Ones: Community Learning Centers
On this episode of The Uniters, inspired by the popular YouTube series Hot Ones, I was joined by Taylor Sickler and...
United Under the Wings
"Creativity is essential in all of our lives, but especially in the lives of children." For kids in our community...
211: Why Not Just Google It?
United Way 211 is a free, 24/7, 365-day information and referral resource that connects residents in Lucas, Ottawa and...
Down, Never Out: Finding a Path that Leads Away from Rock Bottom
I sat across the table from the woman I’d been called in for. “Her name is Nikki,” my contact had...
A Flood of Memories: Surrounded by Support During Times of Disaster
I woke in the middle of the night to the sound of rain pounding the roof and was glad Stan had...
Advocating for Impact: Why the 2020 Census Should Matter to You
It comes every 10 years… asking questions about you and your household. Each decade, we can expect...
Community Data: Taking the Complexity out of Your Social Support Decisions
Lately, buzzwords such as big data, data science, artificial intelligence, predictive modeling and...
A New Day of Hope: Affordable Child Care Solutions to Help Families Succeed
Exhaustion. That is the only word I could think of to explain how I felt walking into my Granny’s...
Kicked to the Curb: A Mother’s Tale of Finding Support after Eviction
The blaring of the ambulance siren as it leaves the station was my alarm clock, gas bills were...
Deep Breaths: Healthy Beginnings Start with Support
Katrina was twenty-two and six weeks pregnant when I first met her. She asked me to call her Kat....
Public Policy & Advocacy: Taking the Extra Step as a Donor
Give. Advocate. Volunteer. These three words are a core piece of United Way’s message in...
Leaving Isolation: Finding Empowerment Among Your Peers
When you’re attending college, you would think that everyone is free-thinking, accepting and...
Finding Superhero Powers: Early Education Support for both Parents and Children
Looking at my sweet son Jamile pretending to be superhero as he “flies” across the room, one would...
The Promise: A Mother’s Fight to Protect Her Child, and Herself
The traditional gift for a 7-year wedding anniversary is copper, which happens to be what some...
Where Your Dollars Go: Dispelling the Overhead Myth
We’ve all seen the Facebook posts, calling out nonprofits on their overhead ratio and the...
Reflections on Gratitude and Humility: One Advocate’s Journey
We are often asked, “What’s a typical day like at The Cocoon?” We smile, unable to capture the...
The Last Pencil: Having Supplies for our Students
“Mrs. Thompson!” shouted Louis in a very disgruntled tone. His little arms crossed, barely able to...
Tax Time: Keeping Your Full Refund
Even if you don’t own a calendar, you know when it’s tax season. From the do-it-yourself tax...
Finding Tomorrow: The Long Road To Financial Freedom
I’ve always dreamed of owning my own home. Yet, each month, around the time my bills are due, I...
Best of 2018: Reflecting on our Community’s Story
What a busy year…or rather 100 years! We had the pleasure of experiencing so many exciting...
Letters To Santa: Sorting Bills at the Kitchen Table
John sat in the dark at the kitchen table, staring down at the two stacks of papers in front of...
A Path to Success: Finding Potential From A Big Brother
Three years ago, I was really struggling, feeling unmotivated and honestly… I felt worthless. In...
Regaining Perspective: The Value of Volunteering
Sitting at my desk, staring at my calendar above my computer, I just couldn’t believe it. Was it...
Let’s Read Together: Overcoming Language Barriers
Emilio’s preschool teacher asks us a question and I look at my husband. “Yes,” Eduardo says. “We...
Turning the Page: The Power of Reading and Mentorship
This post is brought to you by the generous support of The Image Group, a national promotional...
Emotional Anxiety: Seeing Through The Eyes of a Child
It was Tuesday morning and the sun was beaming beautifully with only a few clouds in sight. I...
A Better Way: Living Healthy through Reading
Keeping a consistent schedule as a single dad can be really tough. Since my wife died, my morning...
“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
“Wendy Pestrue Honored at Zonta Club of Toledo”
The Zonta Club of Toledo I marked its 100-year milestone with a Centennial Celebration on Nov. 6 at Inverness Club. Established on Nov. 25, 1921, the club is one of the founding affiliates of Zonta International, which has more than... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL...
“United Way, 211-to-You at Main Branch Library”
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United Way to Host Data Democratization Conference
United Way 2-1-1 to Host Community Training
“Chocolate Crawl Hits Sweet Spot for United Way & Downtown BG Shops”
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“Charity Chocolate Crawl in Bowling Green”
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United Way in Wood County to Host Charity Chocolate Crawl this Saturday
Women’s Initiative of United Way hosts Pursuing Inspiration
“United Way awards $100,000 Grant to Emergency Shelters”
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“$100,000 Grant Going to Local Emergency Shelters”
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“United Way Awards $100,000 in Grants to Assist Homeless Shelters Amid Rising Needs”
The United Way of Greater Toledo is allocating $100,000 in grants from its Emergency Response Fund to assist local homeless shelters dealing with increased waiting lists heading into the winter months. Wendy Pestrue, the local United Way’s... CLICK HERE TO READ THE...
“United Way to Give $100K Emergency Response Grant to Toledo Area Homeless Services”
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United Way to Announce $100,000 Emergency Response Grant
“United Way hosts Chocolate Crawl, Pursuing Inspiration”
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“United Way 2-1-1 sees Housing Requests Increase”
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“Housing Requests Increase, United Way 2-1-1“
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“United Way in Wood County to Host Chocolate Crawl”
The United Way of Wood County is holding its fourth annual Charity Chocolate Crawl from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, October 16. More than 20 locations throughout downtown Bowling Green will share a... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
Tickets On Sale for Charity Chocolate Crawl
United Way 2-1-1 Releases Summer Data; Housing Requests Rise
“United Way and Toledo Metroparks Bond Over Community Outreach”
SUMMER events were in full bloom and will be plentiful into the fall. ON a beautiful late summer evening at Toledo’s newest Metropark, United Way of Greater Toledo Tocqueville Society members and donors gathered to... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
“Proposed Right to Legal Representation in Housing Court Gains Traction”
Several agencies on Thursday expressed support for local legislation that, if passed by Toledo City Council, would help provide lawyers for low-income Toledoans facing eviction. The legislation, introduced by city council members... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL...
“Toledo-Lucas County Rental Assistance Applications Closed, But More Help is Out There”
Although the deadline to apply for rental assistance through a joint city/county program has passed, there’s still plenty of housing-related help in Toledo for those who need it. That’s the message representatives from the city of Toledo, Lucas County, the Fair...
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