In the spirit of “Living United,” more than 1,000 Harding High School students and staff will show their commitment to positive change on Friday, April 4. In partnership with United Way of Marion County, the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Pearson Foundation, Harding High School will implement its very first United Service Day […]
United Way Celebrates Successes, Looks Towards Future
March 27, 2014 by
One of the things we can’t do enough is thank all of you who support the work of United Way. Whether you give, advocate or volunteer for us, you are directly responsible for third graders reading better, folks overcoming poverty and access to quality health care. At our recent Annual Meeting, we celebrated some successes […]
United Way Celebrates Accomplishments at Annual Meeting
March 7, 2014 by
With an original goal of raising $1 million for local non-profits, the United Way of Marion County reported they nearly met that goal, raising 95 percent of the funds. The announcement came during their annual meeting this week where the United Way honored volunteers, supporters, and reflected on accomplishments from the past year. The United […]
Marion United Way Holding Annual Meeting
February 28, 2014 by
The United Way of Marion County cordially invites the public to attend their Annual Meeting & Thank-You Luncheon Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 at TRECA (Memorial Room), 100 Executive Drive. A buffet-style lunch, prepared by Country Caterers, will begin serving at 11:30 a.m. and the business meeting & presentation of awards will start at noon. Please […]
United Federal Credit Union Presents Check to United Way
February 13, 2014 by
United Federal Credit Union’s local staff recently showed their generosity when they presented a check for United Federal Credit Union’s corporate gift of $2,388 to the United Way of Marion County. The money is a dollar-for-dollar match to the employee’s personal pledges to the community campaign that benefits 18 local agencies that operate 33 different […]
Marion United Way Taking Applications for Program Funding
February 10, 2014 by
United Way of Marion County has announced that they are accepting applications for program funding for the 2015 calendar year. As part of the application process, a mandatory meeting has been scheduled for later this week. To be eligible for funding, programs must demonstrate that they are able to measurably impact specific Marion County indicators […]
BFF’s Unite to Raise Funds for United Way
November 11, 2013 by
You are invited to grab your BFF and enjoy an evening of pampering, unwinding, and relaxation before the rush of the holidays begins. United Way of Marion County has announced a special event, BFF’s Unite, set for Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Charleston Place. Presented by Charleston Place and Marion […]
OSUM Team Wins Contest by One Hot Wing
October 28, 2013 by
The 13th Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest resulted in the closest finish on record. United Way of Marion County’s campaign theme, “UN1TE: It takes just one”, held true as just one hot wing separated the 1st place team from the 2nd place teams. The Ohio State University at Marion’s “Blazin’ Buckeyes” took home the trophies […]
United Way Holding 13th Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest
October 17, 2013 by
126 wings in five minutes – that’s what it took to win last year. If you think your team can do better, your chance is coming up soon. The 13th annual United Way Wing Eating Contest sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings and hosted at Grant Middle School will take place on Friday, October 25, 2013 […]
Zumbathon to Raise Funds Marion United Way
October 14, 2013 by
You are invited to get fit while having fun with your friends and raising money for local agencies. Marion Area Physicians is sponsoring a Zumbathon to benefit the United Way of Marion County on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Boys & Girls Club of Marion County, 565 Oak Street. More than 50 people are expected […]
