The Ohio United Way celebrates a major milestone and honors some local volunteers during their celebration.
Each year the Ohio United Way holds a legislative luncheon and this year in celebration of their 100th Anniversary they decided to honor 100 United Way heroes.
Our local United Way nominated three volunteers that made the list including Dean Cole, Cindy Linn and Brian Wagner. Each have served multiple years with the Muskingum, Perry and Morgan organization.
"We...
Today The United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties made an exciting announcement; Their funding will now be open to any non profit organization!
Those eligible must be working towards achieving one of The United Way's client outcomes to maximize impacts. Those outcomes are education, income, health and providing a quality safety net.
Executive Director, Meg Deedrick said, "And again we wanted to make sure we reach saturation in Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties...
One organization is preparing to make a big impact in the tri-county region over the next year.
The United Way of Muskingum, Morgan and Perry counties is investing nearly $500,000 into 19 area programs.
Executive Director Meg Deedrick said an investment committee donated over 400 hours to determine how the money will be distributed.
"We took a look at what they submitted as needs in their particular programs and how they're serving the community and where they're...
A local organization took a break from campaigning to celebrate its success...
The United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties held its Annual Dinner Celebration at Eaglesticks Tuesday night. Executive Director Meg Deedrick said the dinner recognizes the support from the community that keeps the organization going.
"Well it is a rewarding, but challenging endeavor. And we are fortunate that we have the dedicated volunteers and staff that help us raise, raise hundreds...
The United Way's Investment Committee met Monday afternoon to discuss funding for the 2012 fiscal year.
The committee is in charge of reviewing past spending and also determines where future spending goes for the community. This year United Way Executive Director Meg Deedrick anticipates the funding will go to three specific sectors throughout Southeast Ohio.
"Education, income, and access to health care. Those were identified in recent community questionaires and focus...
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