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Nonprofit Spotlight: The Reading Academy
Over a decade ago, schools were sometimes labeled as dropout factories. Out of this controversy, an organization came to life in Wayne County. Under the guidance of Rick Ahaus and Dick Jones, two concerned citizens, The Reading Academy was started. The Reading...
Equity vs. Equality: The Difference Between Two Similar Words
Equity and Equality sound alike, have a similar spelling, and many people use them as synonyms. So, what is the difference? To put it simply, equality is making things equal, and equity is making things fair. You may be thinking, "Which one is the goal and why it is...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Richmond Family YMCA
Uplifting and promoting our agency partner's projects is a part of our mission here at United Way of Whitewater Valley. Reaching the youth in our community ensures that our future generations are set up for physical and financial longevity. To us, youth success...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Natco Community Empowerment Center
Nacto Community Empowerment Center As a supporter of Wayne and Union counties, United Way of Whitewater Valley works every day to be a catalyst for change. At United Way of Whitewater Valley, we specifically focus on four areas. All nonprofits we support...
What is Youth Success?
What is Youth Success? Youth success means providing young people with the opportunities and support they need to be successful. We know that creating a path to quality careers improves the lives of young people in Wayne and Union counties. A great...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Our Bootstraps Are Worn and Torn
Our Bootstraps are Worn and Torn May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is an opportunity to highlight some big topics about our health and wellness. One issue that could use the spotlight sounds simple but is tough for a lot of people. This...
What is Access to Health?
WHAT IS ACCESS TO HEALTH? Access to health means ensuring that each individual in Wayne and Union counties has access to healthcare and safe environments. We know that offering preventive healthcare and social services to families and individuals who are struggling...
Nonprofit: Spotlight: Richmond Parks and Recreation Department
Here at United Way of Whitewater Valley, we support organizations that are making a large impact on Wayne and Union counties. United Way does not just support programs that provide social services we also provide support to programs that rejuvenate our environment....
What Is Economic Mobility?
Economic mobility is the ability for someone to change their income or wealth. For instance, if we can grow an individual’s income the whole community benefits. We also know when more working individuals and families can stop walking a financial tightrope and get on...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Achieva Resources
Achieva Resources The goal of United Way Whitewater Valley is to be a catalyst for change in Wayne and Union counties. We raise funds to support the needs of our community and we work with non-profits to help meet the needs. We fund...
What is Childhood Success?
If you have small children in your life, you know they are like sponges, soaking up the world around them. The first years of a child's life are crucial to life advancement. Likewise, these first couple years of life are key to the development of emotional,...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Bridges for Life
If you’ve had COVID-19 you may have been one of the people to receive a Quarantine Care Package from Bridges for Life. We are thrilled that they will be the first organization our President, Tamara Brinkman will interview as the new host...
Making A Lasting Impact in Your Community
HOW CAN YOU MAKE AN IMPACT IN 2022 2021 was an unprecedented year, every month there seemed to be a different national or worldwide event. As we move into the New Year, each one of us is hoping for a better year than the last. How can you make this year better not...
Why Give to United Way of Whitewater Valley?
As we enter campaign season – or as you’re looking for a new charitable cause to support in our community – you may find yourself asking, “Why give to United Way?” After all, there are plenty of causes and nearly unlimited need in Wayne and Union...
Agency Partners
AchievaHelping individuals with disabilities lead fulfilling lives. Birth to FiveHelping build strong families. Boys and Girls Club of Wayne CountyHelping children reach their full potential. Centerville United MethodistFirst United Methodist Every Child Can...
