United Way of Logan County

MAKING THEIR MARK! Marker, Inc. stunned us again, revealing a record-setting United Way campaign that generated $94,020, including a 100 percent corporate match of all employee gifts. This comes from a company of just over 100 employees! THANK YOU, Marker for making giving a priority and for choosing to make your local philanthropic impact with us.

The United Way Campaign has cleared the $600,000 mark and we are $40K ahead of last year's pace. Way to go, Logan County! THANK YOU to all who have already made a pledge. You can make YOURS right now at this link: https://lnkd.in/gKgntquP

We are more than halfway home to $1 million! As of this morning, $532,853 has been pledged to the 2024 United Way Campaign! Donor Relations Director Becca McGillis updated the thermometer on the Courthouse lawn. THANKS to all who have donated so far. You can make YOUR gift online at?www.uwlogan.org

Six months ago in the aftermath of our Indian Lake tornado crisis, thousands of donors supported Logan County through United Way in our time of need, as more than $1 million poured in from around the region and 40 states. Today, our neighbors at the United Way of Clark, Champaign & Madison Counties are sharing the need of their humanitarian crisis. Please consider a gift to the Springfield Unity Fund, established yesterday to provide targeted services to Springfield nonprofits supporting our Haitian neighbors. The fund will support a range of services that are essential for successful integration, such as early childhood education, English language classes, driving instruction, employment assistance, healthcare access and other vital programs. Our focus is to ensure that Haitian residents have the tools they need to thrive and contribute positively to the community. https://lnkd.in/gF94N6Ce

Might you or someone you know be looking for a role where you give back to the community every day in your work? Then our new Career Opportunity might be for you! We're looking for a part-time Accounting Specialist to help us here in the office. This could be a perfect fit for someone looking for a flexible schedule. All the details at the link: https://lnkd.in/gYVkNmik

Are you ready for this year’s United Way Campaign? Our official campaign kickoff will be August 23. NX Automotive Logistics is once again leading the way in workplace campaigns. Thank you to everyone at NX that supports United Way! #LiveUnited #GiveUnited https://lnkd.in/gNw27eFd?

Derek Robb and Becca McGillis had the distinct honor to attend a picnic held by the Governor and First Lady, celebrating Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and how this program is promoting early childhood literacy in our great state. 60% of Ohio’s children are enrolled in Ohio’s Imagination Library. When you designate a pledge to the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, you are helping to provide those books for a child free of charge. Unlocking literacy is one of the greatest gifts we can give to our children!

Today we visited Camp Braveheart at Marmon Valley Farms to get a glimpse of one of our programs we fund. The time we spent there was so impactful. For those who don't know, Camp Braveheart is a United Way-funded program of Green Hills / Universal Hospice and is a day camp for kids who have experienced a loss in their lives whether through death or other circumstances out of their control. This is designed to give these kids a chance to meet others who have been through a similar loss, to know they are not alone and to process their grief in a gentle, loving atmosphere. We observed kids in paddle boats, making crafts and went on a hayride with them. We found wonderful volunteers who give of their time and a lot of their energy to make sure these kids are seen and heard. I was given a hug out of the blue and invited back by one of the campers for horse riding the next day. The soothing sounds and atmosphere of the farm almost brought us a renewed sense of peace. We spoke with the director, Lauryn Schlinglof and listened to her stories of how this camp has helped countless young people work through difficult emotions that, by all rights, they shouldn't have to at such young ages. And actually, many of the volunteers find themselves in their own healing process as they lead the kids through the various activities. ?YOUR gift makes this possible free of charge for grieving children and their families as a part of United Way's $40,000 annual allocation to Green Hills / Universal Hospice. This is what United Way does. We facilitate funding and bring people together. If you are interested in learning more about Camp Braveheart and volunteering at our other funded agencies, please feel free to let any of us know at United Way. There are life-changing opportunities out there if your willing! ?

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UNITED WAY INDIAN LAKE TORNADO RELIEF UPDATE The deadline to apply for financial help through United Way is FRIDAY MAY 31. Affected families can make an appointment by calling us at 937-592-2886 or by scheduling online at this link: https://lnkd.in/gYM-ApQW... As of this 5/23/24, $1,285,095.96 has been distributed to help 490 households (1,100 tornado victims). Here is the breakdown in how tornado victims are choosing to use their United Way help: ? 250 home insurance deductibles - $355,051.72 ? 175 home repairs - $311,957.66 ? 122 rents for new or existing housing - $176,646.22 ? 75 utility bills - $25,855.12 ? 67 mortgage payments - $70,677.60 ? 65 auto insurance deductibles - $47,400.17 ? 50 car repairs - $53,394.06 ? 42 security deposits for new housing - $63,686.33 ? 42 car payments - $36,428.15 ? 35 down payments on a new car - $71,685.05 ? 26 hotel stays - $16,272.03 ? 9 student hardship fees - $1,117.46 ? 9 pet cares - $2,520.71 ? 5 prescription medications - $821.40 ? 79 "other" expenses, such as storage, generators, food, furniture, appliances, etc. - $51,582.28 #LiveUnited; #IndianLake; #ReliefFund