A Rabbi, An RV, and a Higher Reason for Giving
In April, we received a seemingly random $100 check from Rabbi Jeff and Mindy Glickman who live in Connecticut. It turns out this generous couple gave $100 to EVERY local United Way across the country!
NEW Logan County Volunteer Guide Available
There are literally hundreds of volunteer opportunities in Logan County, within our United Way family of Funded Agencies and beyond. There's certainly a place for you!
National Volunteer Week Spotlight
It may sound cliché to say that volunteers are the “lifeblood” of any nonprofit organization. But consider the fact that last year, 326 volunteers directly supported United Way of Logan County with 2,126 hours of community service!Student United Way Accepting Grant Applications
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE YOUTH ALLOCATIONS GRANT APPLICATION.
The deadline to apply is Tuesday April 20
The deadline to apply is Tuesday April 20
After two months spent learning about and discussing the biggest issues that affect local youth, Logan County high schoolers serving on the Student United Way committee are seeking funding proposals to address them.
Logan County Scout Makes History
A local Girl Scout has made history for Logan County by also becoming a Boy Scout.
Montana Coleman is a student at Benjamin Logan Middle School and has joined Troop 11 in Urbana led by Scoutmasters Mike and Janice Meyer after transferring from her Cub Scout troop this past week. Alongside joining the troop, Coleman was officially invited by the BSA to join a Boy Scout troop.
YOUR Gift Supporting Mental Health Trainings for High School Students
The Riverside Interact Club recently participated in the Kognito Friend2Friend training under the supervision of Debbie Gonterman, Interact Advisor and School Counselor.
Traveling Trophies and 44 Campaign Awards Presented
United Way's two Traveling Trophies are returning to familiar display cases this year. Marker, Inc. has won the award for second consecutive year in the Large Business Division. Precision Custom Products claimed back the prize for the Small Business Division, having most recently won it in 2016.
The Traveling Trophies, United Way's most prestigious recognition of corporate philanthropic achievement, are awarded to Logan County workplaces with the highest giving per capita.
Community Needs Assessment Results
Preliminary findings of the 2020 Logan County Needs Assessment (CHA) are now available and interested community members are invited and encouraged to take part in a Community Call-to-Action, being held virtually on Tuesday, February 9th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Million Dollar Miracle
It came down to the wire. But when an anonymous donor from Rushsylvania made an $1,800 online gift on United Way of Logan County's website last Wednesday, it lifted pledges to the organization's annual campaign over the $1 million mark for the third straight year.
Roxie's Story: Domestic Violence shelter gives victim her life back
"Being at the shelter gave me my life back."
The words of Roxie McCoy, a grateful mother of four, one summer after an abusive relationship took away her way of life.