The Power of Volunteerism: Celebrating MLK Jr’s Legacy
“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way,” wrote Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It’s an excellent guiding principle, especially as we celebrate […]
United Way of Greater Lorain County and Local Foundations Unveil OberlinKids Community Classroom
Oberlin, OH – The former Prospect Elementary School located on Prospect Street in Oberlin is now the new location of a community classroom offering programming through OberlinKids, an education collaborative […]
Open Career Opportunities at United Way of Greater Lorain County
Donor Engagement Specialist POSITION DESCRIPTION United Way of Greater Lorain County (Lorain, Ohio) CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Donor Engagement Specialist EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time, In-Person REPORTS TO: Marketing & Engagement Director FLSA STATUS: […]
Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative Directors Earn Community Impact Awards at Child Care Resource Center’s Masquerade Award Ball
On October 29, 2022, Child Care Resource Center hosted a masquerade award ball at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions celebrating individuals across northeast Ohio making a difference in our communities relating […]
Elyria VFW Post 1079 Makes Gift to United Way of Greater Lorain County for UCAN and Free Tax Preparation Services to Veterans
Elyria, OH – The Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1079 in Elyria donated $2,500 to UnitedWay of Greater Lorain County’s United Community Assistance Network (UCAN) CommunityCollaborative and the Free […]
United Way of Greater Lorain County Distributes School Supplies to Lorain County Schools
Lorain, Ohio – United Way of Greater Lorain County has concluded its annual Fill the Busschool supply drive and distributed nearly 30,000 school supplies to 11 schools throughoutLorain County. United […]
United Way of Greater Lorain County Collaborates with Community Foundation of Lorain County’s Women’s Fund to Reduce Period Poverty
Lorain, Ohio – United Way of Greater Lorain County is collaborating with Community Foundation of Lorain County’s Women’s Fund to expand programming to reduce period poverty for women and girls […]
United Way of Greater Lorain County Launches Annual Fill the Bus School Supply Collection
Lorain, Ohio – United Way of Greater Lorain County is accepting school supplies in preparationfor the upcoming school year. Individuals, community groups, and businesses are encouragedto host a school supply […]
Coordinated Efforts to End Homelessness in Lorain County Result in Full Permanent Housing for Local Individuals
Local social service providers and funders coordinated their efforts to endhomelessness in Lorain County which resulted in Bridge Pointe Commons reaching full capacityin May 2022. Bridge Pointe Commons is a […]
United We Sweat Launches Free Lorain Tour Fitness Classes
United We Sweat is launching its first ever Lorain Tour of Fitness Classes inpartnership with local business in downtown Lorain. A free and unique fitness class will be heldat a […]
Lorain County Mobility Management and Lorain County Transit Work Together to Seek Input on Local Transportation Needs with Annual Survey
The 2022 Lorain County Transportation Survey is open and accepting responsesthrough Friday, July 1, 2022. All who live, work, or spend time in Lorain County areinvited to participate and share […]
United Way’s The Bee Fundraiser Raises Vital Funds for Local Education Collaboratives
United Way’s The Bee Fundraiser Raises Vital Funds for Local Education Collaboratives United Way of Greater Lorain County concluded its signature fundraiser, The Bee, on Saturday, April 30th with Takin’ […]
Cleveland author to visit Oberlin Elementary School
Cleveland author to visit Oberlin Elementary School Read the full article from the Morning Journal at https://www.morningjournal.com/2022/02/15/cleveland-author-to-visit-oberlin-elementary-school/ Event honors Black History Month By EDITORIAL STAFF | News@MorningJournal.com February 15, 2022 at 7:12 p.m. […]
United Way Invites Community to Play in Art, History, STEM, and Spelling Competitions to Raise Money for Local Students
United Way Invites Community to Play in Art, History, STEM, and Spelling Competitions to Raise Money for Local Students February 16, 2022 Lorain, Ohio – United Way of Greater Lorain […]
Franklin Brewing Company Releasing Philanthropy IPA in Support of United Way of Greater Lorain County
On Saturday, Aug. 7, Franklin Brewing will release Philanthropy: Summer, a Mango Milkshake IPA. The beer is available in 4-packs of 12 oz. cans and can be pre-purchased for pickup […]
