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United Way of Wayne and Holmes Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
UNITED WAY OF WAYNE AND HOLMES ANNOUNCES 2023 GRANT RECIPIENTS
United Way of Wayne and Holmes Counties (UWWH) has already invested $1,304,732.00 back into the community through direct designations and the 2023 grant process. We are pleased to announce the results of the 2023 Grant Funding Process. The Board of Directors unanimously approved $913,496.00 in grant awards towards programs in Wayne and Holmes Counties that align with United Way’s mission of mobilizing community resources to help people measurably improve their lives.
Ron Schlegel, UWWH Board President stated “The 49 local programs we have chosen to fund through our grant process this year help address our communities’ most pressing issues. The programs in which United Way funds are financially stable, results driven and a wise investment in our community.”
United Way’s Grant Applications are reviewed by the Volunteer Investment Team (VIT) comprised of thirty-five United Way donors. The VIT reviewed all grant applications, and met in early February to discuss and provide grant funding recommendations for the UWWH Board of Directors. These committees meet to fairly, objectively and un-biasedly consider the best use of the funds. Katie Koglman, CEO says “We have asked each VIT member to review all proposals with care, through their lenses, experiences, and opinions. All applications are reviewed together and the greatest needs are selected for funding.” Koglman continues “As volunteers of the VIT who also donate to United Way of Wayne and Holmes, their recommendations made during this grant review process provides assurance to our donors that their gifts are being sent to the best and most qualified organizations, because each VIT member also ‘invests’ in UWWH.”
While every request is full of passion and purpose, increased requests for funds, increased donor designations and limited resources make it impossible to fund every program.
United Way Invests in the following four areas:
- Health/Mental Health/Substance Abuse Treatment
- Safety Net
- Workforce Development
- Youth Development
2023 United Way Grant Awards totaled $913,496.00 and were given to the following organizations:
| Organization | Need | Amount Funded |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio | Scholarships & Transportation | $5,060.00 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster Relief | $30,000.00 |
| Anazao Community Partners | Case Management & Counseling | $50,000.00 |
| Catholic Charities | Psychiatry, Case Management & Counseling | $54,000.00 |
| Counseling Center, the | Psychiatric Services | $12,000.00 |
| Goodwill Industries | Employment Case Management | $50,000.00 |
| Holmes Center for the Arts | Scholarships, Instruction & Kits | $20,000.00 |
| Holmes County Council on Aging dba Darb Snyder Senior Center | Food | $15,000.00 |
| Holmes County General Health District | Immunization Clinics | $29.075.00 |
| Learn N Play | Scholarships | $10,000.00 |
| NAMI Wayne & Holmes | MOCA House, Transportation & Support Groups | $24,000.00 |
| Norwayne Local Schools | STEM Education | $5,200.00 |
| OHuddle | Rittman & Southeast Local | $20,000.00 |
| One Eighty Inc. | Addiction Treatment, Case Management, Education, Direct Client Services and Shelter | $165,000.00 |
| Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club – Rittman | Before & After School Care & Summer Camp Scholarships | $29,200.00 |
| Salvation Army Wooster | Shelter, Food and Case Management | $105,000.00 |
| Viola Startzman Clinic | Health Assessments, Preventative and Primary Care, and Dental Care | $130,000.00 |
| Wayne County Children’s Advocacy Center | Forensic Interviews and SANE Nursing | $44,520.00 |
| Wayne County Schools Career Center | Fast Track Credentialling & Adult Education | $12,320.20 |
| YMCA of Greater Wayne County | Scholarships | $70,000.00 |
In addition, donor choice designations totaling $41,606.00 will be distributed to the above organizations and the following organizations: Boy Scouts Troop 4060, Boys and Girls Club of Wooster, Forget-Me-Not Baskets, Holmes County Home, Learn N Play, National MS Society, North Canton Cares Pantry, People to People Ministries, Persophenea's Giving Plate, Pregnancy Care Center, USO of Northern Ohio, and several other out of the area nonprofit organizations. Direct Designations to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library totaled $162,862.00, WHIRE/2-1-1 $108,670.00, Reading Under the Lights $32,462.00, Severe Weather Shelter $19,707 and funds sent to other local United Way organizations totaled $25,929.00. A total of $1,304,732.00 has already been invested back into the community. There are additional board restricted funds available for certain needs.
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