This year’s Day of Caring was September 24 and 25, 2021. We were able to collect over 40,000 food items which was 17 pallets of food. This is the largest food drive that we have had for the past couple of years. We were collecting the top needed items which were more expensive and larger-sized […]
The United Way of Van Wert County was established in 1922 to “increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another”. For 99 years, the United Way of Van Wert County has been caring for those in our community who may be less fortunate. Our campaign theme this year is “Neighborhood of Good” […]
Each year the United Way of Van Wert County gives local non-profit organizations an opportunity to apply for funding. Last year we were fortunate to play a part in funding some of our local ballparks including Convoy Sports Center, Middle Point Ballpark, Willshire Youth Activities & the Wren Ballpark Association. When you make a pledge […]
The United Way of Van Wert County recently revealed their final campaign total of $514,845. Given the circumstances of the year, we here at the United Way are feeling very thankful and blessed. Under the leadership of Kim Bruns, Campaign Chairman and the many volunteer board members we were able to make a difference for […]
The United Way of Van Wert County Board of Trustees approved allocations during the monthly board meeting on Thursday, June 17th, 2021. Funding was awarded to 35 programs offered by 31 agencies locally that help to provide social services throughout the county. The process includes an extensive review of program results while also looking at […]
United Way of Van Wert County Executive Director Vicki Smith announced Jacob Hamman as this year’s campaign chair for 2021-22. “Jake has been a great addition to our United Way Board. His background as a lawyer has made him an asset to our decision-making process. The greatest thing about Jake is that I am able […]
THANK YOU UNITED WAY LEADERSHIP GIVERS!! We would like to give a great big shout out to all of our individual Leadership givers. We couldn’t do what we do without the continued support of our individual donors. You are the HEART of this community and as always, we greatly appreciated you!
Fiesta Fun Friday! Thanks to everyone who participated in Fiesta! Fun Friday on May 7th! There were lots of fun games, great music (by DJ Mike Schlagbaum), delicious food from food truck vendors and thirst-quenching adult beverages! We even celebrated Executive Director, Vicki Smith’s birthday! When all was said and done, over $14,000 was raised […]
We are excited to announce that we will be having our year-end campaign event, Fiesta Fun Friday Reverse Raffle coming Friday, May 7, 2021. This event is going to take on a very different feel this year as we are moving it to the Wassenberg Art Center. The event will offer an indoor/outdoor option. Things […]
Thank you Van Wert Manor for partnering with us in this year’s Virtual Cupcake Wars! So much creativity was shown by our gracious bakers representing our agencies. And THANK YOU VAN WERT COUNTY for your generosity. Each agency will receive the dollars donated. The total raised for fundraising event was $6,540.00 Congratulations to baker Leah […]
