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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 easy. How can we make...
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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...
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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...
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Funding Equitably: United Way’s Journey to Making a Difference

by | May 6, 2024 | Community, Data, Impact, Volunteering | 0 Comments

Nonprofit organizations like United Way work hard to share resources fairly, but it's not always easy. How can we make sure that money and help reach everyone who needs it? One important way is by listening to people who know a lot about the challenges communities...
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Four Reasons You Should Volunteer with a Nonprofit

by | April 3, 2024 | Community, Lucas County, Ottawa County, Volunteering, Wood County | 0 Comments

"Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer." —Author Unknown The powerful quote, "Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer," perfectly captures the spirit of United Way. We believe that volunteers are the heart and soul of our community. From...
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United Way’s Strategy for Improving the Community

by | March 21, 2024 | Community, Data, Financial Stability, Health, Housing, Impact | 0 Comments

Here at United Way, we’re busy awarding the next three years’ worth of human services grants. Who decides how your dollars are allocated? A host of experts and volunteers decide on our priorities and strategies, review applications, and recommend then confirm our...
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Stories of Hope: Legal Help for a Pregnant Woman

by | September 20, 2023 | Community, Housing, Success Stories | 0 Comments

It had been months since Tiffany's water pipe had broken, and the 21-year-old African-American woman was starting to develop symptoms of black mold exposure. There was mold on the walls, on the floor, and even on the ceiling of her apartment, and her landlord had...
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Hot Ones: Community Learning Centers

by | June 26, 2023 | Community, Education, Uniters | 0 Comments

On this episode of The Uniters, inspired by the popular YouTube series Hot Ones, I was joined by Taylor Sickler and Hilaree Kindelt, Community Learning Centers staff members. They shared information about some of their programming and how they help students thrive and...
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United Under the Wings

by | May 30, 2023 | Community, Lucas County | 0 Comments

"Creativity is essential in all of our lives, but especially in the lives of children." For kids in our community going through challenging times, living in shelters and foster care, the opportunity for creative play and art making are essential forms of bringing hope...
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211: Why Not Just Google It?

by | January 29, 2023 | 211, Community | 0 Comments

United Way 211 is a free, 24/7, 365-day information and referral resource that connects residents in Lucas, Ottawa and Wood County to various health and human services. It is a point of entry for people to connect to basic needs like food, shelter, utility assistance,...
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Food Insecurity: A Focus for United for the Holidays

by | December 20, 2022 | Community, Impact, Lucas County, Wood County | 0 Comments

United for the Holidays helps ALICE families experiencing food insecurity.    ALICE stands for asset limited, income constrained, employed, meaning they earn just above the federal poverty level yet struggle to afford basic expenses. Did you know 44% of...
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73 Questions w/ Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center

by | December 6, 2022 | Community, Lucas County | 0 Comments

Without Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, the Old South End would look much different For this episode of The Uniters, I asked 73 questions to Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center (SQACC) Executive Director Taylor Burciaga who shared about her work and...
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How Stu Goldberg Gives The Most Valuable Asset…Time

by | September 1, 2022 | Community, Lucas County, Volunteering | 0 Comments

Tikkun Olam. This Jewish saying refers to various actions intended to repair and improve the world. Many believe in pouring into their community to build better outcomes for the future, this can take many forms, but a key component of giving back is community...
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Transition in Leadership, United Way in Ottawa County

United Way Emerging Leaders, ProMedica’s Impact & Inspire Build Meal Kits

United Way Rethinks “Giving Tuesday,” Celebrates “Thanking Tuesday”

United Way, Volunteers, Organize “A United Thanksgiving” for Community

Volunteers Pack 3,000 Weekend Meal Kits this Friday, 11/22

Volunteers Gather to Pack 3,000 Weekend Meal Kits for Kids

African American Leadership Council of United Way Hosts Capstone Luncheon

United Way Seeks Community Support for “A United Thanksgiving”

City of Toledo, United Way, Recognize 9-1-1 Task Force

Women’s Initiative “Pursuing Inspiration” Impacts Childhood Literacy

Reading Mentorship Program for African American Boys Kicks Off

United Way in Ottawa County hosts “Great Grape Stomp”

News Conference: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands to Oregon

United Way in Ottawa County Introduces “Coffee with a Banker”

United Way, City of Toledo, Bolsters Focus on Data

Kickoff to Caring Taking Place this Wednesday

United Way’s “Kickoff to Caring” Provides 5,000 Backpacks for Students

United Way Announces Leads for Collaborative Impact Model

United Way Packs 2,000 Meal Kits for Children in Need

United Way Expands Focus on Data with New Committee

Women’s Initiative of United Way Hosts Annual Panel Event

United Way Announces 2019-2020 Program Investments

Women’s Initiative of United Way to Host Pay Equity Act Mixer

United Way in Ottawa County Hosts Meet & Greet for New Director

BG Independent – “Downtown BG goes crazy for cocoa during Charity Chocolate Crawl organized by United Way”

April 22, 2024

WTOL 11- “Charity Chocolate Crawl is a delicious way…”

April 22, 2024

BG Independent – “Charity Chocolate Crawl in downtown BG to benefit United Way community partners”

March 28, 2024

13ABC – “New United Way program helps get food to people…”

March 5, 2024

The Blade: “United Ways of Ohio fight for state funding for 211”

March 4, 2024

BNN Breaking – “Explore the heartwarming initiative in Toledo where community collaboration and innovation have come together…”

February 28, 2024

WTOL 11 – Area food pantries working with Toledo United Way, DoorDash to deliver food

February 27, 2024

WTOL 11: “211 Week: United Way of Greater Toledo offers variey of community events”

February 9, 2024

“United Way COVID-19 Response Report”

Apr 18, 2021 |

Kids will learn about nature observation and national parks during Kids Days @ Hayes Earth Day event on Saturday, April 24 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Hayes Presidential Library & Museums, Fremont. Activities will begin in... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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“Local Organizations Offer Tax Prep Help”

Mar 26, 2021 |

he deadline to file your state and federal taxes has been extended into May. If you still need help getting all your documents and filings in order, two local organizations are teaming up to offer free tax prep services. For those living in.. CLICK HERE TO READ THE...

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United Way 2-1-1

Mar 3, 2021 |

Despite being just three months into the year, United Way 2-1-1 has witnessed record-breaking call volumes in January and February 2021 alone. Below are brief data points for Lucas, Ottawa and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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“UT Hosts Virtual Gender Equity Summit”

Mar 1, 2021 |

In the recognition of Women’s History Month, nearly 100 community members assembled virtually to participate in the University of Toledo’s Gender Equity Summit on Monday. The summit — presented by the university’s Catharine S. Eberly Center for Women — was centered......

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Lucas County

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

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

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Wood County

Bringing the people of Wood County together to make success an option for everyone.

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Find out more about our history, our DEI Statement and meet the UW team driving our mission to improve lives.

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Access our Media Kit and catch up on the latest from our organization through news releases, articles and videos connected to our community initiatives.

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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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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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.

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Tocqueville Society

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Workplace Campaign

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Advocate

Connect to resources and events that empower you to use your voice to support important health and human policies that affect your community.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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