Strengthening Families Through Quality Care: United Way’s Partnership with Olive Tree

Reliable childcare is more than a convenience—it’s a lifeline for working families. For the past decade, Olive Tree Care has played a vital role in supporting families across Ashland County, and United Way of Ashland County is proud to stand alongside them as a Partner Agency.

A Shared Mission to Support Local Families

Olive Tree Care offers affordable, high-quality before- and after-school childcare that helps bridge the gap for working parents. With trained, compassionate staff and structured programming, children receive not only supervision, but nurturing care, enrichment, and mentorship.

Through United Way’s support, Olive Tree Care is able to keep costs low and expand services to meet local needs—including summer programming. After a successful Summer Camp launch in 2025, Olive Tree Care is excited to offer the experience again in 2026. These opportunities help ensure children are safe, learning, and thriving year-round.

As Olive Tree Care celebrates its 10-year anniversary, they continue to adapt and grow alongside the community—making a lasting impact on families’ daily lives.

“Our program provides quality care, with educated caring staff at a low cost. The only way that happens is with partnerships like United Way.”
— Olive Tree Care Staff

The Impact: A Parent’s Perspective

The true measure of Olive Tree Care’s impact can be found in the stories of the families they serve. One parent recently shared:

“These ladies truly care about the overall well-being of our boys. We appreciate that they incorporate religious teachings along with fun activities. We appreciate the structure and accountability they provide because my husband and I strongly believe that is crucial to our boys’ development.”

“It is also very helpful for us full-time working parents that they assist with schoolwork so it’s not so much in the evenings to accomplish once we are all home together. We can actually just focus on being a family. Our boys absolutely love coming to Olive Tree and if they have to miss or leave early for whatever reason it makes them sad.”

“Olive Tree Care also blessed us last year with a scholarship to help ease the financial burden as my husband went through treatment for lymphoma. I can’t say enough good things about this service that is in place. It gives us peace of mind that our children are well cared for every day.”

Stories like this are why United Way’s partnerships matter—because they ensure working families don’t have to choose between financial stability and quality care.

Celebrating 10 Years—and Looking Ahead

United Way is honored to support Olive Tree Care as they continue uplifting children and families in Ashland County. Their decade of service demonstrates what is possible when our community invests in strong, compassionate local programs.