ADVANCINGTHE COMMON GOOD

2017 ANNUAL REPORT

ADVANCING HEALTH

EDUCATION & FINANCIAL STABILITY

FROM THE DIRECTORAt United Way, we believe the most important work often happens in the trenches.We believe this is how lives are changed and our community strengthened. Fromthe leaders we have helped to grow to the opportunities we created. Our work tookplace right here at home—and it often took place outside of the public eye. Yet,whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, our efforts to build a strongercommunity have left their own mark on countless lives. This year’s annual report shines a light on many of the people and organizations wehelped, as well as those who made it possible. You’ll see stories about our fight forthe left-behind children and about our fight against addiction and poverty. As theseexamples make clear, we fight for the health, education and financial stability ofevery person in every community. At United Way, we believe these three areas offocus are the building blocks for a better life. 

Our community-based approach would be impossible without the assistance of our corporate, community, labor, andgovernment partners. Deeply rooted problems—from struggling schools to unemployment—require the time and talentsof a range of individuals and organizations, and we are incredibly grateful for their support. That support is critical in a time when it seems like the only constant is change itself. Political winds shift frequently,and businesses rise and fall with increasing regularity. Technology is both bringing us together and driving us apart. Intimes of turbulence, however, we believe that our time-tested way of working—forging unlikely partnerships andmobilizing resources to develop sustainable solutions—is more valuable than ever. People will look to United Way tobring them together with opportunities to organize, build coalitions, and effect positive change. We’re proudly stepping forward, and we’re eager for the challenge. We know that tough issues require tough work, andthat change doesn’t happen alone. To all our partners, donors, advocates, and volunteers: thank you for being in thetrenches with us this year. With your help, we will continue fighting to create lasting change that impacts countlesslives, makes our community a better place, and leaves a legacy–right here at home. United we fight. United we WIN. 

Thank you,

Amber L. Wertman

ADVISORY BOARD

Kurt Kimmel, Chair Kimmel Corporation

Alison Cheney Upper Sandusky Schools

Sandy Micheli Wyandot CountyRecorder's Office

Beth Montgomery Fairhaven Community

Pamela Baker First Citizens National Bank

Jessica Moon Roth & Bacon Attorneys

COLLECTIVE IMPACTSweeping problems like poverty & graduation rates have defied resolution for decades. United Way recognizes that a

collaborative strategy is the only way to create lasting solutions - our advisory council combines the unique experiencesand skills of community leaders with unique experiences and skills to address these issues from all angles.

Steve Washburn Nucor Steel Marion, Inc.

MISSION & VISION

MISSION

VISION

United Way is the leader on mobilizing the caring power of individuals andorganizations to help people measurably improve their lives.

Empowering a vital and caring community where all the children are educatedand equipped for successful lives, all people are financially stable withmaximum health and independence, and all neighborhoods within the

community are vibrant and inviting.

United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of everyperson in your community. We do this by Living United. By forging unlikely

partnerships. By finding new solutions to old problems. By mobilizing the bestresources and inspiring individuals to join the fight.

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American Electric Power A-1 Printing*

Blanchard Valley Health System Bridgestone APM Company

Community First Bank Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Custom Glass Solutions by Guardian

Daily-Chief Union

First Citizens National Bank First Federal Bank

Honda of America Mfg.

Kimmel Corporation Kneuven, Schroeder & Co. Kramer Enterprises, Inc. K & M Tire*

Lincoln Hills Golf Club Lincoln Way Animal Hospital

Man Power Mizick Miller

Pfeifer Hardware Company

Reile and Company Roth & Bacon Attorneys, LLC*

Schilling Propane Service* St. Peter School Sunshine Insurance Agency* Superior Wholesale Distribution*

TH Plastics Traditional Builders

United Way of Central Ohio United Way of Crawford County United Way of Logan County United Way of Marion County

Wilson Tire Company Wyandot County Auditor's Office Wyandot County Employees Wyandot County Health Department Wyandot County Job & FamilyServices Wyandot Soil & Water ConservationDistrict Wyandot Memorial Hospital

National Lime & Stone Nucor Steel Marion, Inc. 

JJason Frey Plumbing, Heating, &Air* John R. Houser, CPA*

QQuest Federal Credit Union*

*Denotes Emerging Investor in Wyandot County

FUNDED PARTNERS

AMERICAN RED CROSS

HEART OF OHIO HOMELESS SHELTER

COUNCIL FOR BIRTH DEFECTS

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM

Disaster Cycle Services

Family Assistance

CASA of Wyandot County

OPEN DOOR RESOURCE CENTERStrong Community Suite of Programs

Community Opportunity Workforce Development Program

WYANDOT COUNTY HOME HEALTH AGENCY

WYANDOT COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Skilled Home Health Services

AREAS OF FOCUS

PROMOTE SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES & REDUCE BARRIERSFINANCIAL STABILITY

STRENGTHEN LIFE-SAVINGSERVICES

HEALTH

EDUCATION

SAFETY NET

ENCOURAGE EARLY LITERACY THROUGH ACCESSIBLEPROGRAMMING

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE FOR ALLINDIVIDUALS

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ROBERT G. INGERSOLL