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Supporting Knox County, Ohio
We at United Way of Knox County are dedicated to improving lives through Education, Health, and Financial Stability. We run various programs designed to uplift our communities and provide much-needed assistance to those who need it the most.
Healthy Community
Improving Health and Wellbeing for All
Youth Opportunity
Helping Young People Realize Their Full Potential
Financial Security
Building Financial Security and Strength
Community Resiliency
Addressing Urgent Needs Today for a Better Tomorrow
American Red Cross East-Central Ohio
40 households were provided housing, food, clothing and disaster relief assistance following a home fire or other disaster. 178 free preventative smoke alarms were installed
Disaster Services | $7,000
2023
New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County
155 youths and 201 adults received prevention programming to increase protective factors and decrease risk factors associated with relations & sexual violence
AIM (Act. Impact. Motivate) | $7,500
2023
The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon
72 students received tutoring or homework assistance. 72 students received character building and social and emotional development support
Youth Programs | $40,000
2023
New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County
1,571 nights of shelter were provided. 37 sexual assualt survivors received hospital accompainiment, hotline information or advocacy. 146 domestic violence victims survivors had access to individual advocacy and/or education
Advocacy & Support for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence & Sexual Violence | $70,000
2023
The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon
36 households received rental assistance. 61 individuals received case management services through interviews and created long-term plans for housing/transportation
Emergency Services | $8,000
2023
American Red Cross East-Central Ohio
148 blood drives, producing 3,772 units of blood. The program celebrated 432 first-time donors
Blood Services | $8,000
2023
Habitat for Humanity
The program provides funding to enhance home accessibility and safety for individuals with mobility challenges. It supports the construction of ramps for easier access and covers essential home repairs, such as structural fixes. This initiative aims to help residents live independently and comfortably in a safe environment.
Ramp Access & Home Repairs | $10,000
2024
HopeNow Furniture Bank
Stock households to individuals in need within Knox County
Stock the Shelves Program |$10,000
2024
Hospice of North Central Ohio, Inc.
21 patients under Palliative and Hospice care received support through the provision of specialized supplies and equipment to meet their individual needs
Hospice and Palliative Care-Special Needs Requests | $1,300
2023
Interchurch Social Services of Knox County
522 individuals and families recieved short-term assistance with housing, utilities, Rx, or gasoline vouches for medical appointments. Follow-up was made with 94% of clients after receiving assistance referrals.
Financial Aid | $50,000
2023
The Winter Sanctuary
249 guests accessed an advocate to help gain employment and access mental health or substance misusse services as needed. Referrals to community services were made for 101 guests, and 93 of those referral appointments were kept by the guest. The advocate was able to help 78 clients in need set and achieve goals were related to mental health services
Hospice & Palliative Care-Special Needs Requests | $55,000
2023
Pathways of Central Ohio
2,978 calls/texts were made from Knox County residents to the 211/Crisis Hotline, receiving prompt assistance and relevant referrals
Support for a 24-hour crisis hotline | $10,000
2023