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A gift of $10 = 1 backpack! How many backpacks can you help us get into the hands of happy students? βοΈβοΈπ
Learn more about Stuff the Backpack 2024 and donate now to help thousands of students prepare for a successful 2024-2025 school year: https://parichute.com/help/stuff-the-backpack-2024
Shout out to our amazing list of event partners and sponsors:
NBC4 | Columbus Crew | EASE Logistics | Parichute | Condado Tacos | Big Lots | Grange Insurance | Medical Mutual | Bailey Cavalieri LLC | JPMorganChase | The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation | Osteopathic Heritage Foundations | Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP | White Castle | Smith
A gift of $10 = 1 backpack! How many backpacks can you help us get into the hands of happy students? βοΈβοΈπ Learn more about Stuff the Backpack 2024 and donate now to help thousands of students prepare for a successful 2024-2025 school year: https://parichute.com/help/stuff-the-backpack-2024 Shout out to our amazing list of event partners and sponsors: NBC4 | Columbus Crew | EASE Logistics | Parichute | Condado Tacos | Big Lots | Grange Insurance | Medical Mutual | Bailey Cavalieri LLC | JPMorganChase | The Olivia Claire Obrokta Foundation | Osteopathic Heritage Foundations | Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP | White Castle | Smith
Proud to work together with you to make sure every one in our community can enjoy freedom, equity and success. β€οΈπ€π
ALICE in the Crosscurrents: An Update on Financial Hardship in Ohio
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Through our work with #SuccessbyThirdGrade, we know that addressing financial instability is a critical component in the success of students and their families.
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#LIVEUNITED United For ALICE #UnitedForALICE #ALICE2024
United Way of Central Ohio Centennial
Happy #614Day, central Ohio! π₯³
We are proud to call Columbus our home for the past hundred years. Thank you for being part of our critical work to stabilize families, support students and improve our shared community.
#LIVEUNITED #ColumbusOhio 614 Day Columbus
At United Way, we believe in the power of education and the potential it unlocks within each student. Together, we can build stronger, more inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Whether you're graduating from high school, college or any other important stage in your educational journey, we are honored to celebrate you! Congratulations from United Way of Central Ohio! Special shout out to the 2024 graduating students in our #SuccessbyThirdGrade partner school districts, Columbus City Schools, Groveport Madison Schools, Reynoldsburg City Schools, South-Western City Schools, Westerville Schools and Whitehall City Schools!ππ #congratulations #graduation #capandgown
π£ DEADLINE EXTENDEDβ The application deadline for the next cohort of our signature Project Diversity Pride Leadership program has been extended to May 6! If you are still completing your submission, or have someone in mind for this opportunity, please visit https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/board-diversity/ #LIVEUNITED #diversity #racialdiversity #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #leadership #boardservice
What a way to end our week! π₯³π United Way and friends from the Columbus Crew joined community volunteers to help students at Whitehall City Schools celebrate Exploring the World Through Reading Day! #LIVEUNITED #community #volunteer #SuccessbyThirdGrade
To commemorate #BlackHistoryMonth and build excitement for the 2024 Project Diversity Pride Leadership (PDPL) application launch, we're highlighting PDPL graduates. Tiffany Olverson is Manager Meter to Cash at NiSource, and serves on The Breathing Association board of trustees. When asked about her experience with Project Diversity Pride Leadership, Tiffany told us: "Because of Project Diversity Iβve had the opportunity to service on the Young Professional Board at the St. Stephen's Community House and currently serve on the Board of Trustees at The Breathing Association. Iβve been able to graciously serve and volunteer to bring greater impact to my community through various programs and outreach. I would recommend PDPL because of the tools, lessons, knowledge, and skill it provides to prepare the future leaders of our community and generation to continue the great work of the ancestors before us. We need diversity in our boards and community leaders that bring change for everyone." You can learn more about Project Diversity Pride Leadership at https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/board-diversity . #blackhistorymonth #celebratingdiversity #communityleadership #servantleader #LiveUnited
United Way of Central Ohio Centennial Birthday Wishes
We're still celebrating! π
That's right-- United Way of Central Ohio (then known as Columbus Community Fund) was founded on February 9, 1923. This means we have a few more weeks to commemorate our 100th birthday with you!
Thanks for all of the centennial birthday wishes! ππβ¨
#LIVEUNITED #centennial
For 100 years, together as one community, weβve strengthened families and supported youth so they can become the dreamers and doers of tomorrow. Thank you for helping us continue this critical work in 2024. #LIVEUNITED #HappyNewYear
United Way of Central Ohio 2023 Highlight Reel
It has been amazing to share our centennial year with so many wonderful volunteers, partners and advocates.
You are the highlight of our 2023. β¨
#LIVEUNITED #thankyou #creatingopportunities #basicneeds #SuccessbyThirdGrade #nonprofitsofinstagram #highlightreel
#HappyKwanzaa from United Way of Central Ohio! As we reflect on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, we hold special appreciation for Ujima, the principle of collective work and responsibility that aligns with the collective work and impact of the communitywide #SuccessbyThirdGrade movement. Together, we are working to ensure that children are on a pathway to success by the time they leave third grade. Thank you for joining us in celebrating the holidays and ensuring that students feel included, believe in themselves, have a stable home environment, and are present, safe and supported at school.
Merry Christmas π to all celebrating today! May it be full of moments both merry and bright. π
Thank you for helping us reach this special goal during our centennial year! Together, we EXCEEDED our $50,000 #GivingTuesday match gift from the Redgrave Family, creating opportunities that add up to 1οΈβ£ month of tutoring plus an evening meal for 50 children. 2οΈβ£ weeks of groceries for a family of four. 3οΈβ£ weeks of quality education for 100 preschool students. 5οΈβ£0οΈβ£ days of serving hot meals to community members. If you missed #GivingTuesday, consider setting up a round up donation for your end of year gift! https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/ #LIVEUNITED #creatingopportunities
We're excited to kick off this global day of giving with our favorite soccer player and United Way champion, Josh Williams! Today Josh is partnering with Parichute to offer #GivingTuesday donors an entry for a special drawing to win a Columbus Crew β½οΈ prize basket! Learn more and make your donation now through Parichute: https://parichute.com/s/701b38d6 #LIVEUNITED #GIVEUNITED #GivingTuesday2023 #studentsuccess #strengthenfamilies #community #globaldayofgiving #24hoursofgiving
Research shows that students who do not have reading proficiency by the end of third grade are 4x more likely to drop out of high school. LEARN MORE TODAY about the communitywide #SuccessbyThirdGrade movement and how you can contribute to student success. https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/what-we-do/success-by-third-grade/ Let's work collectively to support #youngreaders and Success by Third Grade. #LIVEUNITED #YoungReadersDay #YoungReadersWeek #studentsupport
To veterans in our community and beyond, Happy Veterans Day, from your friends at United Way! πΊπΈ We honor and thank you for your service. #LIVEUNITED #VeteransDay #thankyou
Success by Third Grade
Research shows that students who do not have reading proficiency by the end of third grade are 4x more likely to drop out of high school.
LEARN MORE about the communitywide #SuccessbyThirdGrade movement and how you can contribute to student success. ππ
https://liveunitedcentralohio.org/what-we-do/success-by-third-grade/
#LIVEUNITED #collectiveimpact #studentsuccess #studentsupport #literacy #readabook #bookmonth #reading #readingproficiency
LIVE. VOTE. ADVOCATE. UNITED.
1οΈβ£0οΈβ£0οΈβ£ years of service to the community has shown us how voter and civic engagement can build stronger communities.
Don't underestimate how your participation in civic engagement activities contributes to the quality of life of our communities. Review and update your voter registration tonight to be eligible to vote in the upcoming general election: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/
#LIVEUNITED #VOTEUNITED #advocacy #civicengagement #voting #registrationdeadline
United We Vote
1οΈβ£0οΈβ£0οΈβ£ years of service to the community has shown us how voter and civic engagement can build stronger communities.
Don't underestimate how your participation in civic engagement activities contributes to the quality of life of our communities. Review and update your voter registration tonight to be eligible to vote in the upcoming general election: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/
#LIVEUNITED #VOTEUNITED #advocacy #civicengagement #voting #registrationdeadline