July 2022
Quack quack! The Duck Race tickets are available now! When you purchase #duckrace2022 tickets, you are supporting the Columbus Area United Way and all of our incredible partner agencies around our local community.

Winners of the Duck Race walk away with some amazing prizes!
Snag your tickets at any of these locations:
  • Any of the banks in Columbus
  • Grace Jewelry
  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Columbus Area United Way office
  • HyVee
  • 9 major realty companies in Columbus
Beyoutiful Boutique
Beyoutiful Boutique wants to help raise dollars to support local partner agencies and also raise awareness and education about the programs available to the community.

A portion of the sales made during their monthly Ladies Night on July 21st, 2022 will go directly to support Royal Family Kids!
Legacy Express Wash
Legacy Express Wash is making a difference as an iPLEDGE supporter! They are ready to commit a portion of their resources to the incredible impact CAUW has on the community.

Get your car washed on
July 22nd - July 24th
August 19th - August 21st
September 23rd - September 25th
to support local business and your community!
Want to Make a Difference?
Volunteers make the world go 'round, really they do! From pounding nails, to building walls, to advocating for a child's voice to be heard, to connecting with a teen in a meaningful way makes a difference. When our community works together with a giving heart, we make our community and world a better place for everyone.

Columbus Area United Way works with seventeen local nonprofit partner agencies in our community. Each of them depends upon volunteers to provide helping hands to accomplish their mission in powerful ways. Look at the current volunteer opportunities below, find a place to connect, fit in, pitch in, and make a difference!
Meet the Board
Jaymee Levander
Lora Hastreiter




Stay tuned...We've got a fun little project up our sleeves...
We're hiring!
The Columbus Area United Way is hiring for a Community Response Coach.

This position is supervised by the Central Navigator of Columbus Area United Way. 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 referred or identified individuals and families in accessing needed services and resources in the community, especially during times of stress and crisis. Then if needed and agreed upon, coaching the family or individual through identified risks and needs to achieve desired goals, and to reach and sustain protective factors. 

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to hfreshour@columbusunitedway.com.
How does the Community and Family Partnership work?
Hope Freshour - Executive Director
 
Jo Suess - Development Director
 
Tammy Bichlmeier - Community Navigator
 
Sue Hoge - Community Information Coordinator

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

Adilene Perez - Full Service Community School Coordinator

Victoria Osten - Fiscal Assistant