How I Live United.
Isaac
"I live united by volunteering to do handyman jobs for the United Way."
Building Bridges since 1957
2020 Campaign Video
Our 2020 Campaign Video features local musicians: Matt Cruise, Gus Johnson, Phin Johnson, Noah Michaels, Hannah Schade, Sheryl Villegas and Trevor Villegas. Be inspired. Love Can Build A Bridge!
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Areas We Impact
Health
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
We believe people need access to health care, mental healthcare and substance abuse treatment in order to improve their overall chances of prosperity.
Safety Net
Food, Shelter and Clothing
We believe people need food, shelter and clothing in order to be positioned for improvement.
Workforce Development
Training, Transportation and Child Care
We believe people need skills, training, proper equipment, reliable transportation and childcare in order to advance their career opportunities.
Youth Development
We believe children need safe, stable, active and fun environments to learn, grow, adapt and succeed.
Impact Stories
Wooster City Schools
There are many benefits to General’s Club, Wooster City School’s before and after school care program. It provides their students with a warm, safe learning environment, as well as a place for students to make friends and build self-esteem. The before school program started a walking club. One student, who attended General’s Club in the morning, was not as physically active as most of the other children. She was certain that she would never achieve 100 laps like the rest of her friends. With the encouragement of staff and friends, within two months, she did just that. The joy and happiness on her face when she reached her goal was priceless!
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Partners Spotlight
2020 Community Events
The Wacky Quacky Duck Derby Virtual Event
May 23, 2021
Come join the 2nd Annual Wacky Quacky Duck Derby!
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Recent news and blogs about our local community
WHIRE Blotter July 2020
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Bridges Out of Poverty, Workshop Highlights 4.25.2019
On April 25, 2019 we partnered with Community Action Wayne Medina and Salvation Army Wooster to present Bridges Out of Poverty to many community members.
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A Special Thanks to all of our corporate sponsors and individuals who have donated their time, talents, and treasures to impact the local communities in Wayne and Holmes County. With their help we have truly been living United...
