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We strengthen families in central Ohio to ensure every child can achieve student success. Join us at liveunitedcentralohio.org. #UWCentralOhio

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Who gets a seat at the table? 🪑

On Tuesday, we teamed up with @aalacolumbus , @ellacolumbus__ , @leadership_columbus and @wethrivein to host a Big Table conversation on multigenerational leadership, sponsorship and succession. 🤝

Thank you to our panelists, Mo Wright (AALA), Lillian Morales-Laster (ELLA), Kate Bauer (Leadership Columbus), Chevonne Harris (ThriveIN) and our President and CEO Lisa Courtice, for setting the stage with honest insight on how leaders are seen and trusted. 🎤💡

The conversation continued around the tables as participants and graduates from all five organizations connected and shared ideas for passing the baton to the next generation. 💬

When we lead together, Columbus’ future gets brighter for all of us. Thank you, @colsfoundation !

United is the Way.💙

Learn more about United Way of Central Ohio’s PDPL program ➡️ liveunitedcentralohio.org

#TheBigTable #ColumbusLeaders #PDPL #UnitedistheWay by @uwco

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🧡 The 2026 Monster Dash is almost here! 🧡

Grab your costume and lace up your running shoes for our annual family-friendly 5K, where Halloween spirit meets community spirit. Run, walk or stroll in your spookiest (or silliest) best, and help power the work of United Way of Union County. 🏃‍♀️🎃

📅 Saturday, Oct. 31
⏰ 8 a.m.
📍 Glacier Ridge Metro Park

Bring the whole crew. Monsters of all ages welcome! 👻

🔗 Sign up at the link in bio.

United is the Way.💙

#MonsterDash #UnitedistheWay #RunUnited #5k

Thank you, @speedysneakers ! by @uwco

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Thank you, Nationwide! 💙

120 volunteers from Nationwide’s Technology team came together to assemble 1,152 hygiene kits for @studentsuccessstoresoh. These kits will help students across our community, including at Fort Hayes Career Center, show up to class feeling confident and ready to learn.

The team also wrote 168 appreciation cards for the teachers, guidance counselors and support staff at the 17 schools with Student Success Stores. 💌

A big thank-you to @givebesa for helping make this day happen!

United is the Way. 💙
liveunitedcentralohio.org

#UnitedistheWay #CorporateVolunteerism #BeTheGood by @uwco

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7 days ago

New school, new neighbors and one less thing to worry about. 🎒

Thanks to a partnership with PetSmart’s local distribution center, 50 backpacks are headed to Groveport Madison elementary students and their families, including families who are new to the district.

Our Network Director Aranne Moody coordinated the effort, working closely with Groveport Madison school social workers to get backpacks into the hands of the families who can use them most.

According to school social worker Lakiesha Sweeney, families enrolling in the district, especially those new to the community, have started the year with more confidence because school supplies were already taken care of. That means parents can focus on what matters most: helping their kids settle in and thrive. 💛

This is what Success by Third Grade looks like: schools, businesses and neighbors coming together so every student starts the year ready to learn. 📚

United is the Way.💙
Learn more at liveunitedcentralohio.org

#SuccessByThirdGrade #GroveportMadison #BackToSchool #UnitedistheWay #CentralOhio

📸: Lakiesha Sweeney, Groveport Madison Schools social worker and Aranne Moody, UWCO network director. by @uwco

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🎙️ New episode alert!

When was the last time you rode the bus? For hundreds of thousands of families across central Ohio, it’s how they get to work, to school, to the doctor - how they take part in the life of our city.

In the newest episode of So, Let’s Talk Columbus, Michael sits down with Garth Weithman, deputy CEO of @cotabus , to talk LinkUS and what 45% more service and bus rapid transit means to our community. 🚌

Columbus is growing fast, and how we move matters more than ever. Whether you ride every day or haven’t in years, this one’s worth a listen.

🎧 liveunitedcentralohio.org or wherever you get your podcasts.

United is the Way.💙

#SoLetsTalkColumbus #ColumbusOhio #FranklinCounty #COTA #UnitedisTheWay by @uwco

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10 days ago

Every child deserves a strong start. 💙

Because our community believes in every young learner, more kids recently walked into their first day of kindergarten ready to thrive.

Through Success by Third Grade, your generosity supports 15 local programs that help children build the words, behaviors and confidence to succeed and it works: more than 93% of kids in YMCA of Central Ohio programs arrive kindergarten-ready. 🎉

Watch a piece of the story here. 🎥 Catch the full video at the link in our bio or on our website!

When children get the strong start they deserve, we open doors to a brighter future, right here in central Ohio.

United is the Way.💙
🔗 liveunitedcentralohio.org

#UnitedistheWay #YMCA #KindergartenReady #CentralOhio

🎥 @frankartfilm by @uwco

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14 days ago

A strong start begins with the right tools. 📚

500 literacy kits are reaching young readers across central Ohio, giving families what they need to build early reading skills at home - every kit assembled by @aepohio volunteers during their Week of Service.

400 kits went to @southwesterncity and 100 to @mywcsd.

“I also want to thank you for the supply bags. They will be very helpful to a lot of families!” - Suzanne Kile, Director of Pre-School Services, Westerville City Schools

Thank you, AEP, for showing up for our community’s youngest readers. Thank you to @givebesa for making this connection possible - facilitating AEP’s Week of Service and linking their volunteerism to Success by Third Grade.

United is the Way.💙
liveunitedcentralohio.org

#UnitedistheWay #Volunteerism #EarlyLiteracy by @uwco

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This should be required listening for everyone in Columbus.”

We’re not going to argue with that. 🎧 So, Let’s Talk Columbus, hosted by Michael Wilkos, brings you real conversations about the people, data and ideas moving our community forward - the kind that stick with you long after the episode ends.

Haven’t hit play yet? Consider this your sign. Find us wherever you listen to podcasts.

United is the Way. 💙
liveunitedcentralohio.org

#UnitedistheWay #Podcast #SoLetsTalkColumbus #CentralOhio #Columbus by @uwco

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16 days ago

Hispanic Heritage Month is here. 🧡

We’re celebrating the neighbors whose culture, leadership and contributions make our community whole.

United is the Way.💙
liveunitedcentralohio.org

#UnitedistheWay #HispanicHeritageMonth by @uwco

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Tomorrow is National Voter Registration Day, so today’s a great day to get a head start. 🗳️

Take a few minutes to check that your voter registration is current ahead of the November election. It’s one of the easiest ways to stay ready to make your voice heard and help shape the future of Central Ohio.

Keep these dates handy:
📌 Registration deadline: October 5, 2026
📌 Early voting begins: October 6, 2026
📌 Election Day: November 3, 2026

Check your status, register and learn about our advocacy efforts at the link in our bio!

United Is the Way.💙
liveunitedcentralohio.org

#UnitedistheWay #Vote #CentralOhio by @uwco

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18 days ago

Today we honor the lives lost on September 11 and the strength that has carried our community forward. On this National Day of Service and Remembrance, we’re reminded that neighbors helping neighbors is how we meet any moment.

Find a way to give back today.

United is the Way.💙
liveunitedcentralohio.org by @uwco

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21 days ago

The shelves are full and the doors are open. 📚

The new library inside Waggoner Road Elementary is now open!

A heartfelt thank you to @kpmg, the incredible staff at Waggoner Road Elementary School, and all the partners who helped bring this library to life.

United is the Way. 💙
Liveunitedcentralohio.org

#UnitedIsTheWay #SuccessByThirdGrade #LiteracyMatters by @uwco

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