United Fund is having an impact on our community not only by funding a safety net of services and programs for people needing short-term, temporary assistance, but also by identifying the most critical local issues and bringing together the people and resources to address them.
United Fund works hard to invest our donor's contributions in programs and services that are making a measurable difference in our community and improving lives right here at home:
Funded Community Programs
Each year, United Fund helps thousands of people by funding programs run by local non-profit agencies that provide important medical, social, youth and community outreach services.
To qualify for United Fund support, an organization must be a non-profit community agency governed by a board of local unpaid volunteers and operating in the most efficient and effective means possible. Each year the agencies must reapply for funding. Operating budgets and funding requests are submitted to the Budget and Admissions Committee for evaluation. Recommendations are then presented to the United Fund Board of Directors for review, approval and setting the annual goal.
All United Fund investments must answer three important questions:
» Does this program address a critical community need?
» Is this an efficient and effective use of our donors' contributions?
» Does the program achieve the community outcomes we seek?
Caring for Neighbors in Crisis:
Providing a viable safety net of health and human services to ensure emergency needs of individuals and families are met.
Clothing Bank - 419-668-6977
Clothing, Furniture, Household Items
· All volunteer, accepting and giving items to families in need.
(8000+)
$15,000
Norwalk Area Food Bank - 419-668-9823
Emergency Food Supplies
· All volunteer, 3-day food supply, education.
(2496)
$1,000
Wakeman Caring Community - 440-839-2023
Emergency & Basic Needs
· All volunteer, kids summer lunch program, rent/utility assistance, health program.
(425)
$3000
Salvation Army - 419-668-4090
Emergency Financial Assistance
· Rent, utilities, soup kitchen, food and other emergency situations.
(4531)
$23,500
Catholic Charities - 419-668-3073
Miriam House
· Transitional housing for women and children for up to 24 months.
(82)
$13,000
CAC Norwalk Shelter - 419-668-9823
Shelter for the Homeless
· Providing 30 day shelter while locating housing and source of income.
(30)
$7,500
American Red Cross - 419-626-1641
Disaster Response Services
· Responding to disasters: fire, weather, etc.
(1161)
$25,300
Armed Forces Emergency Services
· Communication, Financial Aid, Counseling
(690)
$8,300
Increasing Self-Sufficiency:
Empowering individuals with skills and knowledge to achieve greater independence and productivity.
Catholic Charities - 419-668-3073
Adult Advocacy Services
· Guardianship services for individuals referred by the court.
(51)
$14,500
Senior Enrichment Services - 419-668-6245
Home Delivered Meals
· Weekday hot lunch to homebound ages 60+ throughout Northern Huron County.
(70)
$10,000
Transportation for Seniors
· Transportation to doctors, grocery, community resources.
(499)
$12,000
Building Community:
Connecting people to services, information, training, and volunteer opportunities.
American Red Cross - 419-626-1641
Blood Services
· Blood mobiles, blood distribution to local hospitals.
(2700)
$3,600
Health & Safety Training
· CPR, First Aid, AIDS Training to individuals and businesses.
(1500)
$3,800
Water Safety Training
· Swim lessons for all ages, Training Instructors & Lifeguards.
(525)
$500
Volunteer Development
· Training for all aspects of running Red Cross programs.
(164)
$1,500
God's Little Critters - 419-935-1782
Wildlife Rehab/Learning Center
· Wildlife rescue calls, injured animal care, education for schools/groups.
(689)
$1,000
United Fund - 419-668-0269
Information & Communications
· Referrals to services, Online Directory, news & information,
program development, Huron County Interagency Council
$16,170
USO - 703-908-6487
Military Support Services
· Moral, welfare & recreational services at home & overseas.
(All our Soldiers)
$1,000
Improving Health & Wellness:
Promoting the overall physical and mental wellness of individuals through health, education and support programs.
Society for Medically Handicapped - 419-668-5238
Direct Assistance
· All volunteer – RX, Dr. bills, equipment.
(357)
$20,116
Family Medical Clinic
· Medical care at HCGHD for those without doctor.
(2015)
$27,800
Kidney Foundation - 216-771-2700
Direct Assistance
· RX & emergency grants, mileage reimbursement.
(36)
$3,000
Cancer Services - 419-626-4548
Patient Assistance Program
· Cost of RX, supplements, equipment loan.
(77)
$5,000
American Red Cross, Firelands Chapter - 419-626-1641
Community Health Services
· Blood pressure screening, eye/ear testing, health care topics.
(2500)
$700
Nurturing Children & Youth:
Investing in our young people through programs that educate, enrich and encourage them to reach their full potential.
Reach our Youth - 419-663-2525
Group Activities
· Providing positive, enriching activities for at-risk youth.
(150)
$2,000
Boy Scouts - 419-207-8300
Council Support
· Strengthening youth through family-based programming.
(452)
$5,000
Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio - 440-233-6112
Council Support
· Ages 5-17, promoting community, confidence, and self-esteem programs.
(606)
$5,000
Norwalk Childcare Center - 419-668-8387
Support for Affordable Childcare
· Assisting low-income families with childcare expenses.
(26)
$13,000
Salvation Army 419-668-4090
Summer Food Service
· Summer lunches for kids, field trips, crafts, music, computer.
(289)
$8,000
Learning Zone
· After-school program for 3rd graders, by school referral.
(19)
$10,000
American Red Cross - 419-626-1641
Youth Programs
· Training and placement of youth in meaningful Red Cross programs.
(16)
$300
United Fund Grant Programs
Local Boy Scout scholarships
· Grants for summer camp and supplies, troop supplies.
Local Girl Scouts scholarships
· Leader & Scout support, books, supplies, trips.
Community Grant Fund
· Solutions to community issues.
Emergency Grant Fund
· Assistance in times of emergency or disaster.
