# United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties uplifts and supports those in our community who need assistance. Whether you are looking for family counseling, need rent assistance or utility assistance, seek guidance from a substance abuse counselor or help with anything, United Way is your go-to source. We refer you to organizations and outreach programs that can help you, so you are able to live your best life by making sure you have everything you need. ## Pages - [7](https://www.uwwh.org/events/7) - [8](https://www.uwwh.org/events/8) - [10](https://www.uwwh.org/events/10) - [9](https://www.uwwh.org/events/9) - [GET SCHOOL SUPPLIES](https://www.uwwh.org/school-supply-form): We help families in need obtain school supplies for children. Contact us for assistance today! - [GET FUNDING](https://www.uwwh.org/get-funding): Explore funding options for local programs addressing community needs. Apply for Mental Health Micro-Grants by March 6, 2026! - [ALICE MICRO GRANT APPLICATIONS](https://www.uwwh.org/2026ALICEMicroGrantVITReview) - [SCHOOL SUPPLIES](https://www.uwwh.org/school-supplies): Support local students by donating school supplies. Join our drive today to help make sure every child has the tools for success! - [WCCCCA](https://www.uwwh.org/wcccca): Support individuals with disabilities through medical equipment & financial aid. Apply for scholarships today! - [HOMELESSNESS PORTAL](https://www.uwwh.org/homelessness-portal3e7420b7): Access vital data on homelessness in Wayne County. Learn about student counts & community resources. Get involved today! - [DRUG PORTAL](https://www.uwwh.org/drug-portal): Access key data on substance misuse & treatment services. Join us in addressing community challenges today! - [STORE](https://www.uwwh.org/store): Our shop is currently empty. Check back later for updates on community support resources and volunteer opportunities! - [HOUSING PORTAL](https://www.uwwh.org/copy-of-drug-portal): Learn about United Way's new grantmaking model to boost community support. Explore funding for local partners in health & housing. - [LIVE WHIRE BLOG](https://www.uwwh.org/live-whire-blog): Learn about United Way's shift to a cash-on-hand grantmaking model. Stay updated on community support initiatives! - [CRIME PORTAL](https://www.uwwh.org/crime-portal): United Way improves lives through education, health & financial stability. Join us in making a difference in Wayne & Holmes Counties. - [POVERTY PORTAL](https://www.uwwh.org/poverty-portal): Access vital poverty data & ALICE statistics for Wayne County. Learn about emergency funding for local food & shelter programs. - [Home](https://www.uwwh.org/): United Way of Wayne & Holmes Counties connects people to resources like counseling, rent, utilities, and support services to help them thrive. - [GET BOOKS](https://www.uwwh.org/get-books): Support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, providing free books to kids. Donate $30 to help a child read for a year! - [GET HELP](https://www.uwwh.org/get-help): Access essential social services, crisis support, and local resources. Get help today through United Way and community partners. - [Alice Stability Grant Report](https://www.uwwh.org/alice-stability-grant-report) - [GET DATA](https://www.uwwh.org/get-data): Access key statistics on homelessness, poverty, & community resources in Wayne County. Get informed & support local initiatives today! - [PARTNERS](https://www.uwwh.org/partners): Learn how United Way partners with local organizations to provide vital health services & support. Join us in making a difference! - [GET TO KNOW US](https://www.uwwh.org/get-to-know-us): Learn about United Way's mission to improve lives & strengthen communities. Join us in making a difference today! - [Holmes County Employment Resource Fund](https://www.uwwh.org/hcerf) - [Holmes County Housing Coalition](https://www.uwwh.org/hchousingcoalition) - [GET INVOLVED](https://www.uwwh.org/get-involved): We connect donors with causes that are close to their hearts. One gift to the United Way supports an entire network of nonprofits, so we make donating easy. - [Renters Guide](https://www.uwwh.org/renters-guide) - [Home Buyer Guide](https://www.uwwh.org/home-buyer-guide) - [Lions Club Assistance Application](https://www.uwwh.org/lionsclubassistanceapp) - [Feeding Our Future](https://www.uwwh.org/feedingourfuture) ## Blog Posts - [Why we stay nonpartisan](https://www.uwwh.org/why-we-stay-nonpartisan) - [8 years in...It looks like fun, because I love the work!](https://www.uwwh.org/8-years-in-it-looks-like-fun-because-i-love-the-work) - [The Community That Gives Me Hope](https://www.uwwh.org/the-community-that-gives-me-hope) - [Feeding Our Future: Knights United](https://www.uwwh.org/feeding-our-future-knights-united) - [Give With Confidence: How United Way Protects Every Dollar](https://www.uwwh.org/give-with-confidence-how-united-way-protects-every-dollar) - [One Flat Tire Away: The Reality For Working Families in Our Community](https://www.uwwh.org/one-flat-tire-away-the-reality-for-working-families-in-our-community) - [The Day Off That Opened My Eyes](https://www.uwwh.org/the-day-off-that-opened-my-eyes) - [You Don't Know, What You Don't Know](https://www.uwwh.org/you-don-t-know-what-you-don-t-know) - [A Reset Year That Makes Us Stronger: What’s Coming Next for United Way Wayne & Holmes Counties](https://www.uwwh.org/a-reset-year-that-makes-us-stronger-whats-coming-next-for-united-way-wayne-holmes-counties) - [Answering the Call: Childcare Solutions for Working Families in Holmes County](https://www.uwwh.org/answering-the-call-childcare-solutions-for-working-families-in-holmes-county) - [What I learned at the Gas Station Counter; how my daily routine turned into a moment of compassion](https://www.uwwh.org/what-i-learned-at-the-gas-station-counter-how-my-daily-routine-turned-into-a-moment-of-compassion) - [Crayons, Compassion & Community: My First Month at United Way](https://www.uwwh.org/crayons-compassion-community-my-first-month-at-united-wa) - [Celebrating 30 Years of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library](https://www.uwwh.org/celebrating-30-years-of-dolly-partons-imagination-library) - [From Grandma to Goal-Getter: My goal setting journey, part 2](https://www.uwwh.org/from-grandma-to-goal-getter-my-goal-setting-journey-part-2) - [Books and Balance: Cultivating Mental Well-being Through Reading](https://www.uwwh.org/books-and-balance-cultivating-mental-well-being-through-reading) - [One Task at a Time: The K2 Effect](https://www.uwwh.org/one-task-at-a-time-the-k2-effect) - [Math-a-ma-joy!](https://www.uwwh.org/math-a-ma-joy) - [Just Love: My United Way Wayne & Holmes Journey (Year One)](https://www.uwwh.org/just-love-my-united-way-wayne-holmes-journey-year-one) - [From Setbacks to Success](https://www.uwwh.org/from-setbacks-to-success) - [2025 Grant Application Available](https://www.uwwh.org/2025-grant-application-available) - [Building Workforce Capacity within Holmes and Wayne Counties](https://www.uwwh.org/building-workforce-capacity-within-holmes-and-wayne-counties) - [My First Wacky Quacky Duck Derby](https://www.uwwh.org/my-first-wacky-quacky-duck-derby) - [In-Kind Donors](https://www.uwwh.org/in-kind-donors) - [May 2023 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/may-2023-whire-blotter) - [United In Purpose 2023](https://www.uwwh.org/united-in-purpose-2023) - [A Memorable Day at the Darb Snyder Senior Center](https://www.uwwh.org/a-memorable-day-at-the-darb-snyder-senior-center) - [Volunteer Now - In Wayne and Holmes Counties](https://www.uwwh.org/volunteer-now-in-wayne-and-holmes-counties) - [April 2023 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/april-2023-whire-blotter) - [Wooster's Severe Weather Shelter](https://www.uwwh.org/wooster-s-severe-weather-shelter) - [Third Party Fundraising](https://www.uwwh.org/third-party-fundraising) - [Reading Under the Lights](https://www.uwwh.org/reading-under-the-lights) - [FREE Books.....who doesn't love FREE!](https://www.uwwh.org/free-books-who-doesn-t-love-free) - [Donations can be Restricted or Unrestricted](https://www.uwwh.org/donations-can-be-restricted-or-unrestricted) - [United Way of Wayne and Holmes Announces 2023 Grant Recipients](https://www.uwwh.org/united-way-of-wayne-and-holmes-announces-2023-grant-recipients1) - [JUST, LOVE PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE](https://www.uwwh.org/just-love-people-where-they-are) - [My first week at United Way of Wayne & Holmes](https://www.uwwh.org/my-first-week-at-united-way-of-wayne-holmes) - [February 2023 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/february-2023-whire-blotter) - [January 2023 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/janu-2023-whire-blotter) - [December 2022 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/december-2022-whire-blotter) - [November 2022 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/november-2022-whire-blotter) - [October 2022 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/my-post) - [September 2022 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/september-2022-whire-blotter) - [August 2022 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/august-2022-whire-blotter) - [July 2022 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/july-2022-whire-blotter) - [June 2022 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/june-2022-whire-blotter) - [Weather Protection for the Unhoused](https://www.uwwh.org/weather-protection-for-the-unhoused) - [May 2022 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/may-2022-whire-blotter) - [Storage for the Unhoused: Problems and Solutions](https://www.uwwh.org/storage-for-the-unhoused-problems-and-solutions) - [An Intern’s First Week at United Way](https://www.uwwh.org/https-youtu-be-kxg8tut2ko0) - [April 2022 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/april-2022-whire-blotter) - [March 2022 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/march-2022-whire-blotter) - [United Way Continues to Meet Community Needs Through Grant Funding Process](https://www.uwwh.org/united-way-continues-to-meet-community-needs-through-grant-funding-process) - [February 2022 WHIRE Blotter](https://www.uwwh.org/february-2022-whire-blotter) - [2022 February Newsletter](https://www.uwwh.org/2022-february-newsletter) - [WHIRE - 2021 Review](https://www.uwwh.org/whire-2021-review) - [United Way Campaign Kick-Off Video](https://www.uwwh.org/united-way-campaign-kick-off-video) - [WHIRE BLOTTER JULY 2020](https://www.uwwh.org/whire-blotter-july-2020) - [July 2020 Newsletter](https://www.uwwh.org/july-2020-newsletter) - [United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties Campaign Update](https://www.uwwh.org/united-way-of-wayne-and-holmes-counties-campaign-update) - [Giving Tuesday 2020](https://www.uwwh.org/giving-tuesday-2020) - [Emergency Food and Shelter Funding Announcement](https://www.uwwh.org/emergency-food-and-shelter-funding-announcement) - [UWWH Partners with Wooster Community Hospital](https://www.uwwh.org/uwwh-partners-with-wooster-community-hospital) - [WHIRE BLOTTER FEBRUARY 2021](https://www.uwwh.org/whire-blotter-february-2021) - [United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties Grant Funding Announcement](https://www.uwwh.org/united-way-of-wayne-and-holmes-counties-grant-funding-announcement) - [United Way of Wayne and Holmes and Domino's Forge Partnership](https://www.uwwh.org/united-way-of-wayne-and-holmes-and-domino-s-forge-partnership) - [United Way of Wayne and Holmes Annual Meeting and Awards](https://www.uwwh.org/united-way-of-wayne-and-holmes-annual-meeting-and-awards) - [United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties Partners with Local School Districts for Literacy Events](https://www.uwwh.org/united-way-of-wayne-and-holmes-counties-partners-with-local-school-districts-for-literacy-events): UWWHC Partners with Local School Districts for Literacy Events - [2021 June Newsletter](https://www.uwwh.org/2021-june-newsletter) - [2021 July Newsletter](https://www.uwwh.org/2021-july-newsletter) - [United Way Campaign Kick-Off & Goal Announcement for 2021](https://www.uwwh.org/united-way-campaign-kick-off-goal-announcement-for-2021) - [Local Female Leader Receives National Fundraising Award](https://www.uwwh.org/female-leader-receives-national-fundraising-award) - [Domestic Violence is Real](https://www.uwwh.org/domestic-violence-is-real)