United Way of Licking County

Our offices will be closed to the public tomorrow.

Join us at Kroger (1155 N 21st Street, Newark, OH 43055) as we Stuff the Bus with hygiene products for our local schools!

Your support helps us ensure students have the essentials they need. See you there!

Development Director - United Way of Licking County

The United Way of Licking County seeks a dynamic Development Director to lead its fundraising efforts, driving the mission to enhance lives across Licking County, Ohio.

This pivotal role involves strategizing, executing, and managing comprehensive fundraising campaigns, fostering community partnerships, and ensuring donor stewardship.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with exceptional communication skills, capable of inspiring teams and maximizing donor engagement.

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a profound impact through strategic philanthropy and community involvement.

Learn more & how to apply at https://shorturl.at/yzNoY

🌱 Together We Grow: Transforming Lives and Communities 🌱

Supporting United Way helps fund vital programs like Together We Grow Community Gardens, where individuals learn, grow, and contribute to their communities. 🌿✨

"There is so much that this program encompasses. I worked on an aquaponics system, helped build wooden plant beds, worked on getting several of the gardens ready for planting, and of course planted a lot of vegetables. Every day was something new and I am so thankful for the experience and the chance to work with so many wonderful people." - Ken

Give to United Way today at unitedwaylc.org/give to keep programs like Together We Grow thriving!

Your contribution makes a difference. 💚

🌟 Invest in Our Future: Early Childhood Resources in Licking County

We're excited to invite you to United Way of Licking County's Community Partners Council Forum on August 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Licking County Aging Partners.

Join us as we explore early childhood education's critical role in shaping our community's future.

Research shows that quality early education programs lead to better academic performance, higher graduation rates, and improved social skills. By supporting these initiatives, we are helping our youngest learners thrive and building a stronger, more vibrant Licking County.

Register now and be part of this important conversation!

📅 Date: August 14, 2024
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Licking County Aging Partners

https://www.unitedwaylc.org/events/

United Way of Licking County (UWLC) is excited to pilot Hygiene Hubs in Licking County high schools!

We will provide stand-alone cupboards stocked with essential hygiene items to four high schools: Newark City, Heath City, North Fork, and Licking Valley Schools. 🌟

Learn more: https://www.unitedwaylc.org/hygiene-hub/

Help us Stuff the Bus! 🚌✨

Join us on Friday, June 26 from 9 am-2 pm at Kroger on 21st Street in Newark, OH to collect essential hygiene items and non-perishable food items for local schools!

With your help, United Way of Licking County can provide the necessities of life that most people take for granted such as feminine hygiene, laundry soap, shampoo, deodorant, and more to local high school students.

🌟 Giving to United Way helps The Woodlands Serving Central Ohio, Inc. - The Center for New Beginnings! 🌟

As Anne said, "New Beginnings gave me peace of mind and helped me find myself as a person again." 💖

The Center for New Beginnings is a domestic violence service near Newark, OH, providing crucial support for those facing domestic abuse. Your donation to United Way is vital in ensuring programs like this continue to change lives. 🙌

By donating to United Way, you are helping fund essential services that provide safety, healing, and hope for individuals and families in our community. Every contribution makes a significant impact! 🌟

Give today at unitedwaylc.org/give to support programs that change lives! 🌟

Give: unitedwaylc.org

Items Needed for Stuff the Bus: 🛒🧼

Feminine Hygiene Products
Pads/Tampons w/Plastic Applicators
Body Soap
Conditioner
Deodorant..and more

Your donations ensure Health, Hope, and Dignity for our students.

Thank you for your support! 💖

Are you interested in expunging or sealing your criminal record?

Have you been told in the past that your case is not eligible?

The law changed in 2023. You may now be eligible to seal your record.

Lawyers will be available to screen you for eligibility and help with the paperwork.

📅 Thursday, July 18, 2024
🕚 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Licking County Aging Partners

📋 Pre-register now to secure your spot! 🌟

Help us Stuff the Bus with essential hygiene items and non-perishables to support local schools!

Join us on Friday, July 26 from 9 am-2 pm at Kroger on 21st Street in Newark, OH to collect essential hygiene items and non-perishable food items for local schools! 📦🍎

Learn more: https://www.unitedwaylc.org/hygiene-hub/

Join Our “Hygiene Hub” Drive!

With your help, we can provide essential items like feminine hygiene products, laundry soap, shampoo, deodorant, and other personal care products to local high school students.

Here's how you can make a difference:

🏢 Register your business to collect items.
💵 Make a monetary donation.
📦 Drop off donations on July 26, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Kroger 1155 N 21st St, Newark, OH 43055

Sign up and learn more at: https://www.unitedwaylc.org/hygiene-hub/

Congratulations to the Reporting Project!

They even won first place for an article they wrote on the growing housing crisis and how United Way of Licking County is convening community leaders to further discuss the housing crisis and helping develop a plan for emergencies.

Thank you for bringing awareness to the important issues happening in our community!

TRP earns six awards, including ‘best of show’ for digital news outlet, in statewide contest - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio The Reporting Project staff entered materials created by reporters and editors throughout 2023, and included several significant stories about Intel, asphalt plants in Alexandria, a Vietnam veteran and arts and culture in Licking County.

Don't forget tomorrow United Way of Licking County's Community Partners Council forum will be on Everyone Needs to Belong.
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Learn how to fight loneliness with the power of community!

Date: July 10, 2023⁠
Time: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.⁠
Location: Licking County Aging Partners

Help us Stuff the Bus with essential hygiene items for our students!

Are you interested in expunging or sealing your criminal record?

Have you been told in the past that your case is not eligible?

The law changed in 2023. You may now be eligible to seal your record.

Lawyers will be available to screen you for eligibility and help with the paperwork.

📅 Thursday, July 18, 2024
🕚 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Licking County Aging Partners

Don't miss this opportunity!

We're thrilled to announce United Way of Licking County's Community Partners Council on Everyone Needs to Belong! 🧠💚⁠
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🗓️ Date: July 10, 2023⁠
⏰ Time: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.⁠
📍 Location: Licking County Aging Partners⁠
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Our featured panelist is Shae Bailey, Linkage Coordinator for Newark City Schools.

She currently works at Newark High School, NCS-Digital, and Cherry Valley working with students in a variety of ways. NHS is her anchor school where she spends most of her time, working to build connections with students to provide social-emotional support. Shae has a Bachelor's in Psychology and graduated with her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023. She has worked with youth in different capacities over the last few years.

🌟 Need food assistance?

Visit foodpantrynetwork.net or call 740-344-7401 for the latest info on neighborhood food resources.

The Food Pantry Network of Licking County serves households at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. Each household can visit a distribution location once a week.

Please bring a photo ID and proof of residency. Can't make it yourself? Use the proxy process to send someone you trust.

Check the website for a list of locations.

🌟 Join us at Kroger on July 26th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to "Stuff the Bus" with essential hygiene items and non-perishables for local schools!

Your donations will support Hygiene Hubs in Licking County high schools, providing crucial supplies to students in need.

Let's make a difference together!

Join us for our forum on "Everyone Needs to Belong." Learn about various social organizations and how to fight loneliness through the power of community. Plus, enjoy a free brunch from Snapshots!

Be part of the conversation. Be part of the community.

Date: July 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Location: Licking County Aging Partners
Includes free brunch from Snapshots

👉 Register now: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/DcqPAA?vid=w983u⁠

Promoting Inclusivity: Emphasizing DEI means creating spaces where everyone feels valued and respected. Pride Month reminds us to foster inclusive environments at work, in our communities, and in our hearts.

Support and Solidarity: Showing our support for LGBTQIA+ individuals strengthens our commitment to a world where everyone can live authentically and safely.

Together, we can build a community where everyone belongs. 🌟

We're thrilled to announce United Way of Licking County's Community Partners Council on Everyone Needs to Belong! 🧠💚⁠
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🗓️ Date: July 10, 2023⁠
⏰ Time: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.⁠
📍 Location: Licking County Aging Partners⁠
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Our first featured panelist is Colleen Hendon, Executive Director of Mental Health America of Licking County.

Colleen is passionate about eradicating the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction as well as increasing help-seeking behaviors. Colleen became the Executive Director of Mental Health America of Licking County in October 2022.
She manages the agency’s strategic direction, day-to-day activities, and resources while fulfilling its mission to promote and continually reinforce mental health and wellness through education, prevention, and advocacy, and to eliminate the stigma of mental health issues in our community.

Prior to joining MHA, Colleen was a Program Manager at The Ohio State University’s Center for Public Health Practice within the College of Public Health for six years providing Mental Health First Aid and other professional development trainings and programs in the community.

Colleen is a Certified Health Education Specialist and is a nationally certified Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor. She has her Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a minor in Health Promotion from Bowling Green State University and Master of Public Health with a specialization in social and behavioral science from Kent State University.
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Register: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/DcqPAA?vid=w983u⁠
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Cherry Valley Hotel & Ohio Event Center donated many hygiene products to support our local community, including Hygiene Hubs in Licking County schools.

You too can make a difference! Sign up to donate hygiene products today and help us positively impact someone's life.

A huge thank you to Cherry Valley Lodge for their generous contribution. We will put it to good use!

Sign up: https://www.unitedwaylc.org/get-involved/

Advocacy and Awareness: Pride Month is a vital opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community and to advocate for equality and justice. 🏳️‍🌈

Let's stand together and make a difference!

Your support fuels programs like the Rockin' Cool Freedom School, fostering education, leadership development, and social change in Licking County.

Let's empower our community's future together!

Give: unitedwaylc.org/give

Join United Way of Licking County's Community Partners Council for our forum on "Everyone Needs to Belong" at Licking County Aging Partners on July 10, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

Enjoy a free brunch from Snapshots while you learn about various social organizations and how to fight loneliness through the power of community.

Register: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/04xzTA?vid=16610p

🎉 Exciting News! 🌈 Join us for the United Way of Licking County's Community Partners Council forum on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Licking County!

🗓️ Date: January 10, 2024
⏰ Time: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
📍 Location: Licking County Aging Partners

Let's come together to foster understanding, celebrate diversity, and work towards a more inclusive community! 💙

Featured panelists include Maurice Rese Jhordan from Newark City Schools.

Maurice Rese Jhordan was raised between Newark and Akron, Ohio, experiencing both inner-city life and the dynamics of a small town. Transitioning from a somewhat troubled youth, he carved a unique path, becoming a teacher for Newark City Schools, a realtor at Coldwell Banker Realty, and a self-taught live musician, performing across the state.

His diverse background fuels his belief that connecting with students and people from all walks of life is crucial. His primary ambition now is to contribute to community improvement, addressing issues like racism, classism, and promoting positive creative self-expression.

Register: https://www.unitedwaylc.org/events/community-partners-council-dei-in-licking-county/

Together, we raised over $1 million to support programs and services that are creating opportunities for individuals and families in our community.

Thanks to your support, we are helping children succeed in school, connecting adults to good-paying jobs, and we are increasing access to health services.

But there's still more work to be done.

Too many people are struggling to meet their basic needs, and too many children are falling behind in school.

That's why we need your help to continue creating opportunities for everyone in our community to thrive.

Consider becoming a monthly supporter: unitedwaylc.org/give