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October 2019

United Way serving Marion County

We've had a great start to this year's investment campaign. Our Celebrity Bartender kick-off event on September 26 raised more than $6,700 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 Marion through our Bold Goals . Our second Bold Goal is to create healthy, vibrant neighborhoods. Read more below about the exciting work happening in Marion through the Marion Housing Coalition. 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

Over $6,700 raised at Celebrity Bartender!

United Way Kicks Off 2019-20 Investment Campaign United Way Kicks Off 2019-20 Investment Campaign Raises over $6,700 at Celebrity Bartender Event in Marion United Way of North Central Ohio serving Crawford, Marion, & Wyandot kicked off its Marion County Investment Campaign with their third... Read more unitedwaynco.org View photos

BOLD GOAL 2: CREATE HEALTHY, VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS 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 .

United Way Community Partners

We are excited to announce our 2019-20 Community Partners & Programs! For a full list of program descriptions, visit our new online Partner Directory . Our Marion Partners & Programs: American Red Cross of North Central Ohio - Disaster Cycle Services & Home Fire Preparedness Boys & Girls Club of Marion - Formula for Impact Legal Aid Society of Columbus (LASC) - Keeping Kids in School Let's Read 20 Love Inc. - Community Collaborative Sponsorship Marion Adolescent Pregnancy Program (MAPP) - Changes & Choices Marion Area Counseling Center (MACC) - Victim Assistance Program Marion City Schools - Weekend Backpack Program Marion Goodwill Industries - Accessible & Affordable Housing | Job Readiness Marion Housing Coalition Marion Matters - Getting Ahead Marion Mentors - Youth Mentoring Marion Public Library - Music Time Mobile Meals of Marion Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission (OHCAC) - Housing Crisis Program OSU Marion Pay It Forward Project Ridgedale Exempted Village Schools - Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) Royal Family Kids Marion - Kids Camp Safety City Marion Scouting Scholarships Turning Point - Advocacy for Victims of Domestic Violence How is funding determined? Our Allocation Committee, comprised of dedicated volunteers representing a diverse range of community organizations in Marion 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.

United Way in the News —

Marion collaboration works to improve housing crisis CLOSE Van Creasap of Marion Public Health points out an illegal dump site on Huber Street between North Vine Street and McWilliams Court in Marion. Sites like these contribute to the housing crisis and blight in Marion County, he said. Read more www.marionstar.com

Rotary Club honors Marion County's Dynamic Dozen CLOSE Marion County's Dynamic Dozen Under Age 40 features, front row from left, Alex Sheridan, Amber Wertman, Jason Kirkman, Maggie Breeding, Kate Fisher, and Luke Henry; back row from left, Daniel Bradshaw, Kristy Taylor, Leslie Schneider, Todd... Read more www.marionstar.com

UW/TRCC Make A Difference Day Sept. 27 | Tri-Rivers... Eleven years ago with a special collaboration between Tri-Rivers and United Way of Marion an event where our students give back was created-with an annual Make A Difference Day. "Tri-Rivers students continually give back to the community through... Read more tririvers.com

Marion Mentors Training — November Sessions

Did you know: Students who meet regularly with their mentors are 52% less likely than their peers to skip a day of school and 37% less likely to skip a class. Just one hour a week can make a difference in a child's life! Join us for a brief training session in November for new mentors and those interested in becoming a mentor. This training is free! There are two sessions available to choose from: • Monday, 11/11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the  Marion Family YMCA (located at 645 Barks Rd. E. in Marion) • Wednesday, 11/13 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at  United Way (located at 125 Executive Drive, Suite 100 in Marion Space is limited; please RSVP to Leslie Schneider at leslie@unitedwaynco.org or by calling 740-383-3108.

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United Bank holds basket raffle in support of United Way

Many thanks to United Bank for holding a basket raffle in support of our United Way! The Marion office put together this great Thirty-One Gift Collection Basket filled with everything you need to organize your life; stop in at United Bank's Marion office before October 31 to purchase your tickets. Be sure to check out the raffle basket at United Bank in Prospect also — they've filled it with great gifts highlighting local businesses! Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 — stop into United Bank locations in Marion or Prospect before 10/31 to enter! Preview all both baskets on United Bank's Facebook page .

OhioHealth Hospice Creates Birthday Bags for Marion

Thanks to Dr. Lena Gibson and her staff at OhioHealth Hospice for creating Birthday Bags to share throughout the community! Each bag has everything needed for individuals to hold their own birthday celebration — including cake mix, pan, candles, streamers, balloons, and more. United Way helped distribute Birthday Bags to area organizations including Turning Point to help local individuals and families make the most of their special day!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

You Can Help Break the Cycle of #DomesticViolence.... L.Y. Marlow was the third generation of women in her family to be a victim of domestic violence. The cycle of violence continued 22 years later, when her daughter and baby granddaughter were nearly killed by the girl's boyfriend. It's happening... Read more www.unitedway.org

Your Workplace Campaign Toolkit: make a difference today!

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 Marion County | PO Box 473, Marion, OH 43302 | 740-383-3108