Our Mission: To increase the available resources and enhance the effective delivery of charitable services in the community.
Campaign
Campaign Co-Chairs
Our goal for the 2007-2008 Campaign is $325,000! Help us reach our goal!
Being involved with the United Way is our way of supporting Marion County 22 times. The United Way needs you too!
You can get involved by providing a monetary donation, volunteering time or attending and supporting United Way events and fundraisers.
When you give to the United Way, you are supporting community organizations that assist both children and the elderly. You are also helping victims of abuse, those in need of temporary assistance as well as character building programs for our youth.
We look forward to doing what matters in Marion County... helping them soar!
-- Jim and Sabrina Chadwell
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Why it Matters
Our Families...
Your family is one of the most important things in your life. You work hard to build strong ties and to financially and emotionally support those you love. What would you do in a time of unpreventable hardship? Where could you go for assistance with food, shelter or support for an emergency? ---The United Way of Marion County and its 22 member agencies is where you would turn. We are here to help your family and other families just like yours. Contributing to the United Way will not only ensure support for those currently in need, but it also enables us to continue providing aid to families who will utilize it in the future.
Our Community...
The United Way of Marion County has integral value in this community. Services that our agencies provide are one-of-a-kind. HOPE, Inc. is the only domestic violence shelter in Marion County; CASA of Marion County provides unique services through the court system for abused/neglected children and The Connecting Link is the only Information and Referral source in the area that also provides emergency assistance. Our agencies are a strong body of support for Marion County. Another important reason to give to the United Way of Marion County is that ALL contributions remain in this community, where your friends, neighbors or maybe even you can benefit.
Our Future...
It is true, children are the hope of our future. The roads we pave today
will alter the lives of, not only ourselves, but our children and grandchildren.
The United Way of Marion County has numerous youth agencies who specialize
in activities and services solely focused on children. Big Brothers
Big Sisters works to provide children with adult mentors to help steer
them in the right direction; and the YWCA sponsors Y-Teens, a school-based
club that teaches young women to be strong vital members of the community.
Your donations provide support for youth agencies to positively influence
a child's life, thereby securing their future.
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How it Matters
It doesn’t take much to make a world of difference. More than 60% of
our campaign is made through workplace campaigns. You can pledge a flat
sum or have it deducted from your payroll each pay period.
- $5.00 provides the means for a Y-Teen from the YWCA to visit a nursing facility and conduct an intergenerational activity.
- $10.00 pays for one flu shot provided by Milan Puskar HealthRight.
- $25.00 ensures that the Salvation Army is able to provide a senior citizen with the medication he/she needs.
- $45.00* sponsors a child with developmental disabilities from ARC, to participate on a baseball team at Miracle Field.
*Be a member of the Leardership Circle. Gifts totalling
$500 or more ensure you a spot in the circle.
You can also make a pledge or direct gift to the United Way with a check,
money order, Visa/Master Card payment, direct debit or through PayPal
by clicking here. This form can be completed
and submitted electronically online or your immediate direct gift can
be processed through PayPal immediately.
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Where it Matters
Click here to see highlights of Member
Agencies supported.
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What Matters
Your investment in United Way has the power to bring about change in
our county. We can make an impact on hunger, domestic violence, and
the quality of life for our children, neighbors, family and friends.
That's what matters!!!
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Special Events
For upcoming special events, please visit our Calendar.
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2007-2008 Campaign Cabinet
United Way of Marion County
2007 Committee Roster
The President of the Board sits as an ad hoc member of all standing
committees
Community Review*
Chair: Sonja Raddish
Vice Chair:
Standing 14
1. Tonya Robe, Allegheny Power
2. John Griggs, Retired
3. Dr. Mary Meighen, FSU
4. George Perich, FGH
5. Amy Coleman, FFCU
6. Melinda Oliverio
7. Melanie Thompson
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15.
Liaisons
1. Chip Clevenger, Novelis
2. Mary Reed, Hairport
3. Jeanie Brenneman
4. Chris Morris
5. Chris Parr
6. Leisha Elliott
7. Tom Dragich
8. Kim Wade
9. Lou Spatafore
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15.
* Three additional Board members with staggered terms
Campaign
Chairs: Jim and Sabrina Chadwell
Vice Chair:
Assumes Chair in January 2008
Division Chairs:
Corporate
High Tech: Melinda Oliverio
Business
Public Service
Professional
Medical
Attorneys
CPA’s
Dentist
FIRE
Real Estate
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Chair: Butch Osborne
Vice Chair: George Perich
Treasurer of the Board
1. Matt Kettering, Edward Jones
2. Kim Sides, First Exchange
3. James Kisner, BB&T
4. Chris Parr, Huntington Bank
Communications
Chairs: Melanie Thompson and Bill Dunn
1. Amy Baker, FSU
2. Albert Zipp, WBOY
3. John Veasey, Times, WV
4. Leisha Elliott
5.
Personnel
Chair: Jeff Lilly
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2.
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5.
Nominations
Chair: Doug Nuzum
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2.
3.
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5.
Strategic Planning
Chair: John Griggs
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2.
3.
4.
Agency Assistance and Resource Development
Chair: Dixie Yann
1. Donna Nuzum
2.
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