February 2023
This is amazing. Together, we raised $836,500 that allows us to continue to Be the Difference in our community. You have been an integral part in this process, and we're so grateful for you.

Your generosity fuels the investment we make in the education, financial stability, and health of our families, friends and neighbors.

So we have a huge dollar amount, now what? The Board is working hard to determine how we best allocate those funds! Stay tuned, the results will be announced in March!
Shae Spitz- kw ELITE Real Estate
Shae Spitz is a community-minded real estate agent in the Columbus area. Whether you're looking to buy or sell, she's here for you!

As an iPLEDGE supporter, a portion of each closing will be donated to the Columbus Area United Way now through October 2023!
Applied Connective
Applied Connective Technologies gives a portion of our proceeds back to Columbus nonprofits as a CAUW iPLEDGE champion.

They are a Managed IT company (and so much more) in our local community.
The Broken Mug
Tasty drinks AND supporting CAUW at the same time? Yes, please!

10% of sales of the monthly drink special go directly to support CAUW and our partner agencies.
Thank you for your support!
Big Apple Bagel
Big Apple Bagels pledged 10% of January sales to the Columbus Area United Way!

We appreciate your support! And your Better Cheddar bagels...
Join the #iPLEDGE movement!

The #iPLEDGE movement is for you, too! It's designed for small business owners who want to make a difference in their community, using the resources they have at their disposal! If you're interested (or even just curious!) please let us know! We'd love to chat with you further!
Welcome Aboard!!
Board Member
Kevin Johnson
Pinnacle Bank
Resource Coordinator
Sarah Lindberg
Columbus Area United Way
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Tune in!

Check out new episodes of "Connecting Community" where we interview local nonprofit leaders and explore how we can collaborate to have a thriving community.
We're Hiring!
Community Response Coach- Paid Internship

Community Response is a coordinated system of supports and services for children and families to strengthen families and build protective factors. It is a system that can prevent families from unnecessary entry or re-entry in higher-end systems of care. Coaching builds upon those supports and services to address a family’s current needs, future goals, and sustainability.  

The Community Response Coach will assist individuals and families in accessing needed services and resources in the community, especially during times of stress and crisis. If needed and agreed upon, coaching through identified risks and needs to achieve desired goals, and to reach and sustain protective factors. 
Hope Freshour - Executive Director
 
Jo Suess - Development Director
 
Tammy Bichlmeier - Community Navigator

Roberta Miksch - Collective Impact Director

Janet Bouc - Program-Data Coordinator
jbouc@columbusunitedway.com

Bellyni Maldonado - Bilingual Community Response Coach

Reghan Kabes - Navigation Assistant and Coach

Sarah Lindberg- Resource Coordinator

Victoria Osten - Fiscal Assistant