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 U.W.H.C. Initiatives & Partner Organizations 

Education

Income

Health

United Way has three areas of focus that encompass the community challenges of which we allocate our funding. They include education, income and health. We work directly with local service organizations on specific initiatives and provide them funding for programs, meeting their goals and helping community residents.

How it works!

Is your organization interested in becoming a United Way of Hocking County partner to receive program funding? If so, here are a few of the basic requirements necessary to move forward:

  • You are incorporated as a nonprofit organization through the Ohio Attorney General's office

  • You have an active 501(c)(3) status with the IRS

  • Your organization is governed by an active Board of Directors with no active claims filed against the organization and/or board

  • Funds raised are utilized for charitable purposes that fall into at least one of our impact categories; Education, Income & Health

If the above requirements apply to your organization, then you are  eligible to apply for United Way of Hocking County partnership to receive funding. We hold an annual application, interview and site assessment process for chosen partner organizations. The application process begins in May, prior to the new fiscal year which begins the following January. We have announced approved allocations for the 2021 year. If you are a new applicant, please check back in May for the application and guidelines for 2025 funding. Applicants are determined by the evaluation of crucial community needs, community assessments, stakeholder feedback and are always contingent on funding available from the United Way of Hocking County.

2024-2025 Community Initiatives

How it works!

Is your organization interested in becoming a United Way of Hocking County partner to receive program funding? If so, here are a few of the basic requirements necessary to move forward:

  • You are incorporated as a nonprofit organization through the Ohio Attorney General's office

  • You have an active 501(c)(3) status with the IRS

  • Your organization is governed by an active Board of Directors with no active claims filed against the organization and/or board

  • Funds raised are utilized for charitable purposes that fall into at least one of our impact categories; Education, Income & Health

If the above requirements apply to your organization, then you are  eligible to apply for United Way of Hocking County partnership to receive funding. We hold an annual application, interview and site assessment process for chosen partner organizations. The application process begins in May, prior to the new fiscal year which begins the following January. We have announced approved allocations for the 2024 year. If you are a new applicant, please check back in May for the application and guidelines for 2025 funding. Applicants are determined by the evaluation of crucial community needs, community assessments, stakeholder feedback and are always contingent on funding available from the United Way of Hocking County.

 

Ensure all residents have access to nutritious meals.

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  • Provide all local youth with access to affordable programs contributing to positive development and career success.

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  • Ensure the availability of readily available pathways out of poverty.

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  • Provide support and mental health services to the community, especially those facing unpredicted challenges in their lives.

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Our 2024 Partners

Smith Chapel Food & Clothing Mission
Laurelville Community Food Pantry
Hocking Hills Children's Museum
Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio
Hocking County Children's Chorus
Boy Scouts of America - Simon Kenton Council
Health Recovery Services. EAGER
FairHope Hospice & Palliative Care
Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter
Logan Hocking Schools Food Pantry
Trail Life OH-4120
Big Brother Big Sisters
Longstreth Food Pantry

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