We've had a great start to this year's investment campaign. Our Designer Purse Bingo kick-off event on September 14 raised more than $15,000 for our 2019-20 campaign. Be sure to check out photos from the event below!
Together with our partners, we're working to create positive change in Crawford through our
Bold Goals
. Our second Bold Goal is to create healthy, vibrant neighborhoods. Read more below about the exciting work happening in Crestline through our Crestline Impact Coalition and the Crestline Community Development Team.
Our affinity group,
Crawford Young Professionals
is hosting a Nacho Ordinary Networking event at Ohio Mutual Insurance Group on October 29. You can find additional details and registration information below.
To learn more about how you can support United Way and our community partners, visit our new
website
or find us on
Facebook
.
Thank you for Living United!
Amber Wertman, Executive Director
United Way of North Central Ohio serving Crawford, Marion, & Wyandot
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Over $15,000 raised at Designer Purse Bingo!
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United Way hosts 6th Annual Designer Purse Bingo -...
BUCYRUS - More than 300 men and women made their way into the Crawford County Fairgrounds Youth Building on Saturday evening to play bingo for a good cause. The Sixth Annual United Way Designer Purse Bingo event kicked off the latest fundraising...
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crawfordcountynow.com
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BOLD GOAL 2: CREATE HEALTHY, VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS
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Our
Bold Goals
are a shared vision
for improving the community we call home.
Our second Bold Goal focuses on
creating healthy, vibrant neighborhoods
. United Way advocates for safe and affordable housing, increased quality of life, and improved neighborhoods.
To learn more about our Bold Goals initiative, visit our
website
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United Way Community Partners
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We are excited to announce our 2019-20 Community Partners & Programs! For a full list of program descriptions, visit our new online
Partner Directory
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Our Crawford Partners & Programs:
- American Red Cross of North Central Ohio - Disaster Cycle Services & Home Fire Preparedness
- Bucyrus Packpack Program - Weekend Nutrition for Bucyrus City School students
- Bucyrus Public Library - Music, Movement, & More
- Camp Michael - Wilderness Adventure Camp
- Community Counseling Services - Galion St. Joe's Teen Zone
- Community Counseling Services - Emergency Hospital Transportation
- Cooperative Christian Services of Galion - Emergency Food & Utility Assistance
- Crawford County Council on Aging - Home Delivered Nutrition
- Crawford Works
- Crestline Assistance & Ministries Program (CAMP) - Food Assistance
- Crestline Community Center Coalition
- Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative
- Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring - Youth Mentoring
- Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission (OHCAC) - Galion Backpack Program
- Patchworks House - Supervised Family Visits
- Sara Beegle Child Care Center - Educational Improvement Zone
- St. John's Lutheran Church - New Washington Community Programs
- YWCA of Northwest Ohio - Mobile Learning Labs
How is funding determined?
Our Allocation Committee, comprised of dedicated volunteers representing a diverse range of community organizations in Crawford County, helps determine United Way funded partners and programs each year. The committee members review all funding applications, meet to discuss and evaluate applications, and recommend programs and funding amounts to the United Way of North Central Ohio Governing Board for final approval.
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Village residents embracing 'the Crestline Comeback'
CLOSE CRESTLINE - A few days after she retired from OhioHealth, Denise Kelso Moyer got to work weeding the flower beds that line a pedestrian walkway in downtown Crestline. The walkway, a former alley, leads from North Seltzer and Scott streets...
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United Way Sponsors ROX Program at Colonel Crawford Schools
United Way Sponsors ROX Program at Colonel Crawford Schools United Way of North Central Ohio serving Crawford County recently presented a sponsorship to Colonel Crawford Schools in support of the Ruling Our Experiences (ROX) youth mentorship program.
Read more
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Crawford Young Professionals host Nacho Ordinary Networking event on 10/29
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Learn more about Crawford Young Professionals, tour Ohio Mutual Insurance Group's new facility, and meet other young professionals in Crawford County! Sponsored by Ohio Mutual Insurance Group, with a taco bar catered by Avita.
Please fill out this quick form using the button below, if you plan to attend.
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United Bank holds basket raffle in support of United Way
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Many thanks to United Bank for holding a basket raffle in support of our United Way! The Bucyrus office put together this mouth-watering gift basket filled with baking supplies and accessories; stop in at United Bank's Main Office in Bucyrus before October 31 to purchase your tickets.
Not a baker? Not to worry! The United Bank raffle baskets in Galion (OSU themed) and Crestline (Autumn Leaves) are completely different and just as exciting!
Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 — stop into any of the United Bank locations in Bucyrus, Crestline, or Galion before 10/31 to enter!
Preview all 3 baskets on United Bank's Facebook
page
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Your Workplace Campaign Toolkit: make a difference today!
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We've spent the last year rebuilding our website and materials with you in mind! Make this year's Workplace Campaign your company's most successful yet - visit our
online toolkit
for everything you need to coordinate and execute a United Way fundraising campaign.
Our toolkit includes a comprehensive Action Guide, employee engagement menu, fundraising ideas, pledge form, and much more! If your organization is interested in running a campaign, contact Resource Development Director Leslie Schneider at leslie@unitedwaynco.org or call 740-383-3108.
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United Way serving Crawford County | PO Box 242, Galion, OH 44833 | 419-468-4291
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