How I Live United.
Isaac
"I live united by volunteering to do handyman jobs for the United Way."
I LIVE HERE. I GIVE HERE
2019 Campaign Video
Our 2019 Campaign Video features Itali "Kooney" Knighten, a 2014 Wooster HS graduate and rising artist.
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Areas We Impact
Health
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment
We believe people need access to health care, mental healthcare and substance abuse treatment in order to improve their overall chances of prosperity.
Safety Net
Food, Shelter and Clothing
We believe people need food, shelter and clothing in order to be positioned for improvement.
Workforce Development
Training, Transportation and Child Care
We believe people need skills, training, proper equipment, reliable transportation and childcare in order to advance their career opportunities.
Youth Development
We believe children need safe, stable, active and fun environments to learn, grow, adapt and succeed.
Impact Stories
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2020 Community Events
Rittman Reading Under the Lights
Friday May 1, 2020 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free event for kids in Rittman Pre-K thru 7th grade
Rittman Highschool Gymnasium, 50 Saurer Street, Rittman, OH 44270
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Wooster Reading Under the Lights
May 8, 2020
A free event for Wooster City School Students grades k - 6.
Maurer Field, Maurer Field, Park Drive, Wooster, OH 44691
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Heart and Sole 5K/10K/Half-Marathon 2020
8/1/2020 @ 7 AM
Event Details: One day. Three races. Thousands helped. Join us for the 16th annual Heart and Sole Race benefiting the local United Way. The Heart and Sole has something for everyone: 5K walk or run, 10K run and Half-Marathon. All races start in beautiful downtown Wooster, Ohio. Schedule of Events: Friday Night Packet Pick-up at United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Starting Line: Corner of North Street and North Market Street in Downtown Wooster, OH. Heart and Sole Half Marathon (13.1 miles) -- 7:00 AM (Course Information to Come) Heart and Sole 10K Walk / Run (6.2 miles) -- 8:00 AM (Course Information to Come) Heart and Sole 5K Walk / Run (3.1 miles) -- 8:15 AM (Course Information to Come) Registration Coming Soon! Included in Registration: PACKET PICK-UP PARTY, RACE ENTRY WITH BIB, PREMIUM NEXT-LEVEL RACE SHIRTS, POST-RACE SNACKS AND DRINKS, CHIP-TIMING, HALF-FINISHERS MEDAL & COMMEMORATIVE ASICS RUNNING SOCKS Prizes: Overall Male- 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Overall Female- 1st, 2nd, 3rd will receive awards. Age Group Awards
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WHIRE Blotter, May 2019
Read the WHIRE Blotter, a listing of the calls that came in through WHIRE in May, 2019
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A Special Thanks to all of our corporate sponsors and individuals who have donated their time, talents, and treasures to impact the local communities in Wayne and Holmes County. With their help we have truly been living United...
