Mission for the United Way of Ashland County
To improve lives and serve as a leader for change in Ashland County
by uniting the
caring power of our community.
“Stuff the Bus”
Great Success Story!!
Through the caring and generous help of donors throughout Ashland County, two school buses were completely filled with school supplies for children of our four city/county schools that unfortunately could not afford them. Close to 400 children received a backpack and all the supplies needed to start school on a very positive first day. Thanks to Ashland City Schools for providing the bus on August 7th and 14th and to Wal-Mart as our corporate sponsor. Take a look at the smiles created in pictures at our “Stuff the Bus” project.
Kay Conrad Day of Caring
Tuesday, October 14
The annual United Way Day of Caring will have special meaning this year as we honor and pay tribute to former United Way Director Kay Conrad who passed away in April/2010. We encourage individuals, companies and organizations to set aside Thursday, October 14 to help provide assistance to our seniors and disabled individuals to prepare for the winter season. If you would like to volunteer, e-mail special events co-coordinator Robin Saenz at unitedwayassistant@uwashlandoh.org for more detailed information on our Kay Conrad Day of Caring. If you would like assistance from a volunteer team e-mail Peggy Boales at Directorashcocoa@zoominternet.net or call her at the Council on Aging at 419-281-1477.
DOORS OF HOPE
A community impact project of United Way that provides a resource guide for individuals and families in crisis and need. Over 25 social service agencies provide contact information for receiving assistance in 18 different categories such as; utilities, rent food, medical, seniors, veteran services and many more. For additional copies of this brochure, sponsored by Donley Ford contact the United Way office or any of the social service agencies listed in the brochure.
FLAGG Community Garden
Project A Great Success
The first year of the FLAGG (Families Learn and Grow Gardens) Community garden Community Impact initiative has touched many lives with personal rewards along with an abundant harvest of wonderful fresh vegetables. The project was established to provide the experience of learning how to grow a garden for 200% poverty level families throughout Ashland County. Town and Country Co-Op was the corporate sponsor of the gardens with wonderful volunteer efforts by the Mastergardeners, Crestview FFA, Mapleton Industrial Arts class, Ashland County Council for Economic Development and Ashland County Jobs and Family Services. We thank the many organizations and individual donors that provided financial assistance to provide freezing/canning supplies and freezers to our families that met all of the qualifications established for these special rewards. Click here to enjoy a photo look at the FLAGG project.
To ALL our Donors and Volunteers... Thank You!!
Anyone that is 55 years or older should sign up for the new RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer program) now available in Ashland County. This program is sponsored locally by the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging. RSVP recruits and supports volunteers in public agencies, secular or faith-based private non-profit organizations and/or proprietary health care organizations. For more information contact Director Kathi Cutlip at 419-522-5612 or stop by the United Way office for packet information. By signing up to volunteer RSVP can provide supplemental insurance (life, liability and auto) at no cost to the volunteers.
United Way of Ashland County
2009 Annual Report
Now Available
Click here to request a copy via email or contact
United Way of Ashland County at 419.281.5551
