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United Way of Richland County
Reasons to Give

Here are 10 reasons to consider giving to United Way of Richland County.

  • No matter what, giving back just feels so good!
  • Because once upon a time, someone helped you out.
  • We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
  • You will be in good company.
  • It is not enough to give a family a night of shelter, you would rather make sure they are not homeless in the first place.
  • A strong community is a great place to come home to.
  • Karma.
  • You just might walk a little taller.
  • A child will look up to you.
  • You will thank us come April 15th.  Trust us!

 

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Thanks to the generosity of the people in this community,
United Way is able to support programs and services at our
27 Partner Agencies!

  • American Red Cross, Richland County Chapter
    for disaster assistance; armed services; emergency services; blood services; health and safety; and volunteer services.
  • Arthritis Foundation, Northeastern Ohio Chapter
    for improving lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters
    for making a positive difference in the lives of children and youth, primarily through a professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationship with a caring adult.
  • Catholic Charities
    for serving those in need, following the example of those who fed the hungry, visited the sick and cared for the poor. 
  • The Center for Individual and Family Services
    for delivering quality comprehensive mental health, alcohol and drug services in a finacially responsible manner.
  • Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY)
    for reducing and preventing the use of drugs and teaching negative consequences of such use; supporting youth by teaching and affirming the positive values of self esteem and responsibility to the community.
  • Community Health Access Project (CHAP)
    for providing health and social prosperity in economically disadvantaged communities; provides prenatal care for young women in the inner city.
  • Crossroads Center for Change
    for providing individuals with the opportunity to reintegrate themselves back into the community.
  • Culliver Reading Center
    for providing services to the children of Mansfield that will promote the healthy development of their spirits, talents, and intellects; assisting schools and parents by advocationg, teaching and fostering the love of reading.
  • Dental Clinic for Children
    for promoting better dental care for indigent children attending Richland County schools. (K-12)
  • Domestic Violence Shelter
    for providing each family and/or individual with an alternative to domestic abuse or violence by having access to the Shelter and its resources.
  • Friendly House
    for meeting some of the recreational, informal educational and childcare needs of our immediate neighborhood and the community as a whole at a cost all can afford.
  • Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland Council
    for inspiring girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.
  • Harmony House
    for planning, formulating, operating and administering programs designed to bring about the permanent economic upgrading and self-sufficiency of the poor; operate a 60-day housing facility for men, women and children.
  • Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio
    for ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to access all of the opportunities available in this area.
  • Mansfield Area Y
    for promoting the physical, mental, and spiritual welfare of persons in a Christian atmosphere.
  • MedCentral Hospice
    for providing care to patients and their families facing end of life situations; respite for caregivers; counseling and support services for patient and family.
  • Parent Aide Program
    for preventing the occurrence of child abuse/neglect by providing trained volunteers who educate in the parent's home.
  • Raemelton Therapeutic Equestrian Center
    for providing a complete program through therapeutic horseback riding that touches the lives pf physically and mentally disabled individuals.
  • Rehab Center of North Central Ohio
    for providing persons with temporary or permanent disabilitities an appropraite mix of outpatient rehabilitation services.
  • Rotary Adult Daycare
    for providing daily supervised activities to the elderly citizens of Richland County.
  • Salvation Army
    for preaching the Gospel, disseminating Christian truths, providing personal counseling, and undertaking the spiritual, moral and physical rehabilitation of all persons in need.
  • Third Street Family Health Services
    for providing services to residents of Richland County that have been unable to obtain primary health care due to financial hardships.
  • Visiting Nurse Association of Mid-Ohio
    for providing innovative, high quality and cost effective community health care to all people by delivering care that promotes health, independence, and dignity.

 

 

United Way has partnered with four agencies who receive designations only.

 

 

  • Butler Clearfork Nutrition Center
    for providing hot meals to the elderly and shut-ins.
  • Mansfield U.M.A.D.A.O.P.
    for providing outreach, education, prevention and consultation services to the various cultural backgrounds.
  • Richland Cancer Foundation
    for detecting cancer in early stages and to give assistance to people in need.