To Live United means to work together to solve problems in our community. We focus on four core areas that will help people improve their lives and make our community better. We believe healthy communities need builders, weavers and warriors. Where do you fit in? How do you live united?
Mobilizing community resources to help people measurably improve their lives.
Be our community's leader in identifying pressing needs and then partner with those who will help meet the needs and bring about long-term sustainable solutions.
We carefully consider new ideas. We make calculated decisions, based on research. We are intentional and focused on the organization’s mission.
We say thank you everyday! We are thankful for our differences. We are thankful for our victories and defeats. In every thing – we give thanks.
We are accountable to our donors, our partners and each other. There are no excuses. We do not have a victim mentality. We will own our duties and decisions.
We adapt well to change. We are flexible in our ways. We allow teachable moments and don’t let circumstances define us.
We are genuine. We speak candidly to each other – always with respect. We are honest and open with our donors and partners.
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.
Food, Shelter and Clothing
We believe people need food, shelter and clothing in order to be positioned for improvement.
Training, Transportation and Child Care
We believe people need skills, training, proper equipment, reliable transportation and childcare in order to advance their career opportunities.
We believe children need safe, stable, active and fun environments to learn, grow, adapt and succeed.
Bring your passion, talents and strengths to Accenture because being you works. At United Way Careers, you can explore your passions, cultivate your skills and innovate with some of the coolest projects you can imagine.
Volunteer Opportunities Send Us Your ResumeWe are looking for volunteers to assist with WHIRE - Wayne Holmes Information Referral Exchange. Responsibilities for this volunteer position include: answering the WHIRE hotline, assisting callers with local resources, logging and tracking calls in our database, updating the resource list and helping spread the word about the service.
Must have a passion and desire to help people and a friendly phone voice. Hours are flexible. We will train you and give you all of the tools to effectively and efficiently help people in need.
If interested please email info@uwwh.org, subject line: WHIRE or call us at 330-264-5576.
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties operates with the highest standards of professionalism, accountability and transparency in our stewardship of contributor dollars and financial management.
United Way is committed to maintaining the most effective financial control practices available to ensure that any type of financial impropriety is prevented or quickly identified and appropriately addressed.
“I believe that we all have talents, treasures and time to give away in order to leave future generations with more and better opportunities. I believe that giving of myself and sharing the gifts God has granted me, not only empowers me, but also those around me. Working at United Way of Wayne & Holmes Counties allows me to share my gifts and be enriched and blessed by all those with whom paths we cross.”
“I LIVE UNITED by working in and giving back to the community that I have always called home. As a born and raised Wooster resident, this community has helped to shape me into the person I am today and for that, I’m so grateful to be in a position where I can give back. I am proud to be apart of an organization that helps so many people in Wayne and Holmes Counties.”
“Giving and volunteering, being an active participant in my community is how I Live United.”
“I LIVE UNITED by working hard daily to do good so that others can do good. The agencies we support in our community are the boots on the ground. I am motivated daily by the work we are doing at United Way to help those in our community that need it most.”
President
Geauga Savings Bank
Vice President
Wayne Savings Community Bank
2018
I am able to financially support many organizations by working through United Way. I am able to volunteer and advocate for so many programs that improve our community!
Treasurer
Wooster Community Hospital
I live united by being an advocate for United Way where I work!
Ex Officio
United Titanium, Inc.
Member since 2012
"I'm honored to serve the United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties and thankful to be part...”
Community Member
Critchfield, Critchfield and Johnston
Gojo
Dometic Corporation
PNC Financial Services
The College of Wooster
Commercial and Savings Bank
I appreciate this organization that exists for the enrichment of others and the greater good of our community.
Wayne Insurance Group
Retired Social Worker
United Way allows me to play an active roll in my community. Supporting our children and families is very important to me!
McClintock Electric
City of Wooster Councilman
Board Member
Farmer
2019
Holmes County Education Foundation
Address
215 South Walnut Street,
Wooster, OH 44691
Phone Number
330-263-6363
Hours
M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm
