By Bold Impact Area
Collective community impact through RBA (Results-Based Accountability) begins with common understanding of the problem, a shared vision for change, and an agreement for data collection and measurement.
Together with community leaders and local social service agencies, we identified four Bold Impact Areas for our community and decided on data indicators that will help us measure success.
Every program, collaboration, and initiative we facilitate or fund with donor dollars impacts one or more of these Bold Impact Areas: Successful Children, Healthy Families, Self-Sufficient Residents, and Strong Communities.
Bold Goal 1: Successful Children
OHCAC Weekend Backpack Program • Bucyrus Backpack Program LLC • Flying Horse Farms Camper Programming • Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio • Boys & Girls Club Formula for Impact • Girl Scouts of North East Ohio • Marion Voices in the Schools • BPL Music, Movement, & More • ROX (Ruling Our Experiences) • Patchworks House • Black Swamp Area Council Boy Scouts • Camp Fire Sandusky County • Marion Microfarm Project • Seneca County 4-H Youth Development • YMCA Tiffin Backpack Food Program • YMCA Bucyrus 4th Grade Swim • SMYL (Seneca Mentoring Youth Links) • The Tomorrow Center • Tiffin-Seneca Child Care Center • Wyandot Community Connections • Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring • YWCA Family Learning Labs • Let’s Read 20 • Esther’s Dream • Galion Community Theatre Youth Productions • Imagination Library
Bold Goal 2: Healthy Families
Bucyrus Backpack Program LLC • Turning Point • CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) • Crawford County Arts Center Patronage Program • Morrow County 2-1-1 • American Red Cross Disaster Response Services & Home Fire Preparedness • OHCAC Weekend Backpack Program • Financial Assistance for Cancer Treatment (FACT) • CCSG Food Pantry & Emergency Utility Assistance & Co-Pay Prescription Assistance • Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter • YMCA Tiffin Backpack Food Program • CCCOA Home Delivered and Congregate Meals • Tiffin-Seneca 2-1-1 • Marion Victim Assistance Program • Marion Voices in the Schools • LifeCare Alliance Meals-on-Wheels and Congregate Meals Program • Big Walnut Joint Fire District Project SAFE • Allen Eiry Senior Center • Mobile Meals of Marion County • NAMI Marion & Crawford • Tiffin City Schools Pay It Forward Store • Peace and Freedom Committee • North Central Area Transportation • RSVP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) • Patchworks House • Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio • Safety City of Marion, Ohio • Grace Clinic Marion • First Step • Sisters in Shelter • Open Door Resource Center • Tiffin-Seneca Child Care Center • Transformation Life Center • Let’s Read 20 • Marion Microfarm Project • MTC Student Emergency Fund • Tiffin Salvation Army • FISH of Tiffin • Marion County Child Care Coalition • Community Health Improvement Plan • 2-1-1 Pathways • Caledonia Farmers Market • New Washington Community Food Pantry
Bold Goal 3: Self-Sufficient Residents
Getting Ahead Navigation • North Central Area Transportation • Marion Microfarm Project • MTC Student Emergency Fund • Marion County Transportation Coalition • Crawford County Transportation Coalition • Pay It Forward Project • Marion Housing Coalition • Marion County Child Care Coalition • Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio
By Program Name
These projects and programs are funded through donations to United Way of North Central Ohio’s annual Community Campaign. The nonprofit partners who receive grant funding have completed a rigorous RBA application process that includes review by a Community Impact Cabinet made up of local volunteers. Learn more about RBA here.
Allen Eiry Senior Center
419.448.9774
The Allen Eiry Senior Center is Seneca County’s only senior center. The organization is a nonprofit, community-based organization providing activities to help improve physical and mental health for seniors. The Center’s goal is to enrich the lives of the membership through access to quality education, social, recreational and health related activities that enhance their lives, supports their independence and encourages them to remain engaged and active in the community.
Disaster Response Services & Home Fire Preparedness
American Red Cross of East Central Ohio & American Red Cross of North Central Ohio
614.253.2740
The American Red Cross Disaster Cycle services prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Their Home Fire Preparedness campaign saves lives by installing smoke alarms and educating families about home fire safety. United Way of North Central Ohio is proud to support these efforts in Crawford, Wyandot, Marion, and Seneca counties.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
AxessPointe Community Health Centers, Inc.
859.551.9605
(Seneca & Wyandot)
419.565.8940
(Crawford, Marion, & Wyandot)
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 and over. Volunteers can use the skills and talents they’ve learned over the years, or develop new ones while serving in a variety of volunteer activities within their communities.
Formula for Impact
Boys & Girls Club of Marion County
740.387.3462
Formula for Impact is a program developed by Boys & Girls Clubs of America to encourage positive youth development through a safe, positive environment; fun; supportive relationships; opportunities and expectations; and recognition. It also incorporates high-yield learning activities, targeted programs and regular attendance.
Music, Movement, & More
Bucyrus Public Library
614.253.2740
The Music, Movement, & More program at Bucyrus Public Library allows children to experience the joy of music while practicing physical skills, increasing awareness of literacy and language development, and encouraging social-emotional skills.
Self Reliance, Environmental, & Leadership Education Programs
Camp Fire Sandusky County
419.332.8641
Camp Fire provides unique, focused programs that encourage personal exploration and empower youth to thrive while gaining the skills necessary to succeed and reach their full potential throughout their lives.
ROX (Ruling Our Experiences)
Carey Exempted Village Schools
419.396.7922
The Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX) program is implemented for middle school and high school girls at Carey EVSD. The program works to equip girls with the knowledge and skills to live healthy, independent, and violence-free lives.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
CASA of Seneca, Sandusky, & Wyandot Counties
419.209.1442
CASA is a volunteer-based organization that trains people to become volunteer advocates for children. CASA of Seneca, Sandusky, and Wyandot Counties is a non-profit agency and has been serving locally abused and neglected children since 1990!
Emergency Food, Utility, & Prescription Co-pay Assistance
Cooperative Christian Services of Galion
419.462.9305
CCSG provides emergency food boxes to supply struggling households with pantry provisions while they are waiting for their next paycheck or assistance allotment. They also provide emergency utility funds for clients in danger of utility shut off and help with prescription copays. United Way of North Central Ohio is proud to partner with CCSG in supporting this program.
Patronage Program
Crawford County Art Center
419.834.4133
The Art Center’s patronage program ensures community members have access to the resources of the center, including its classes and gallery. CCAC is expanding art outreach and visibility in all areas of Crawford County, including those currently underserved, seniors, and/or differently-abled populations.
Home-Delivered & Congregate Meals
Crawford County Council on Aging
419.562.3050
The CCCOA Home Delivered Nutrition program provides the delivery of nutritious and safe meals to eligible consumers in a home setting for the purpose of sustaining or improving consumer health. The program also provides participants with regular opportunities for face-to-face contact and conversation, and referral to more services if needed.
Explore-It-Torium
MARCA Industries
740.914.6030
The Explor-it-torium is 10,000 square feet of fun located in the historic Carnegie Library here in Marion, Ohio. This children’s museum is a vibrant and interactive space designed for kids to explore, learn, and play. It features hands-on exhibits, creative activities, and educational programs that encourage curiosity and discovery. UWNCO is happy to provide funding to ensure weekend hours of operation and free passes for Marion City Schools students in grades PreK to 2.
FACT
Financial Assistance for Cancer Treatment
419.937.2540
FACT is a local, nonprofit, volunteer agency dedicated to assisting Seneca County and Fostoria residents diagnosed with cancer in need. FACT provides financial assistance with cancer-related expenses including treatment expenses, medications, supplies and transportation (mileage and lodging) not covered by insurance.
Food Pantry
FISH of Tiffin
419.448.0690
Providing food, short term housing, utility help, and personal needs until people can get long term help or are back on a sound financial footing.
Camper Programming
Flying Horse Farms
419.751.7077
Flying Horse Farms makes it possible for children with serious illnesses to heal, grow, and thrive. If an activity does not meet the needs of a single camper, the entire activity is changed so no child is waiting on the sidelines. Program curriculum is developed by outlining the specific program outcomes and skill-building, as well as prioritizing safety and having fun.
Youth Theatre Production
Galion Community Theatre
419.468.2662
The Youth Production program is open to kids age 10 to 20 from Galion and the surrounding community, and fosters creativity, self-expression, and confidence in its young cast and crew. GCT is committed to providing a safe and welcoming space for all young members of our community, and UWNCO is proud to help sponsor their efforts.
Safety-Net Free Clinic
Grace Clinics of Ohio
740.816.6955
Grace Clinic Marion provides basic, sound, quality medical care to those who would otherwise not have access to it in a loving, compassionate, non-threatening way. Those in need are seen without regard to race, color, national origin, gender or religion.
Marion Microfarm Project
419.631.3719
Marion Microfarm Project is a community engagement effort to launch a sustainable local food system in Marion. The project trains beginner farmers in commercial production and develops partnerships with local businesses and agencies to address food insecurity and health and wellness.
MTC Student Emergency Fund
Marion Technical College Foundation
740.386.4203
The Student Emergency Fund at MTC helps remove non-academic barriers for students by providing financial assistance outside of eligibility-driven aid that does not provide funding for these barriers. Assistance can include, but is not limited to, housing, childcare, and transportation.
Marion Victim Assistance Program
740.387.4401
The Victim Assistance Program provides county wide services to victims of any crime. Victim Assistance minimizes the effects of crime in the lives of crime victims, while Victim Advocates offer victims of crime support services which include emergency assistance, emotional support, agency referrals, and assistance with legal filings as well as court orientation and advocacy.
Marion Voices in the Schools
Marion Voices Folklife & Oral History Program
Collaboration between students and Marion Voices’ culture-keepers and artists introduces local young people to folk and cultural arts traditions in our community, & helps to build culturally-sustaining pedagogy & cultivate reparative pride-in-place in Marion County’s diverse cultural traditions & landscapes.
Mobile Meals of Marion County
740.382.1818
Mobile Meals of Marion County fills an important gap in food service programs, providing minimal-cost meal delivery for Marion County seniors who have been waitlisted for another food service, individuals in need who do not meet Federal food program eligibility or who have a short term need while recovering from illness or injury, and people requiring special diets or food prep.
Outreach and Education to Schools & Employers
NAMI Marion and Crawford
740.375.0796
The goal of NAMI Marion and Crawford Counties Outreach and Education to Schools and Employers is to provide education to educators, school administration and personnel, and employers for understanding of mental illness and trauma.
Public Transportation
North Central Area Transit
419.617.7191 (Crawford)
419.448.7344 (Seneca)
NCAT helps break down the barriers of accessing affordable transportation in rural Seneca and Crawford County, ensuring that everyone in our community has access to life’s basic needs, including employment, education, health care, and groceries.
Morrow County Personal Needs Pantry
Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission
419.946.2009
United Way of North Central Ohio provides funding for the Morrow County Personal Needs Pantry which makes costly personal hygiene products and household necessities available at no cost to eligible residents. The Pantry is open on Wednesdays.
Wyandot Community Connections
419.835.1005
WCC’s largest program is The HUB, an after-school program designed to provide a nurturing and enriching environment for students in our community. We recognize the importance of extending learning beyond the classroom and offering support to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Safe Parenting Time & Child Access Services
Patchworks House
419.448.0080
Patchworks House provides services to families to help create plans for safe parenting, including the supervised visitation program. The program’s goal is to expand the safety and comfort for families and children who have experienced conflict or family violence.
Safety City
Safety City of Marion Ohio
740.387.5019
Safety City uses hands-on role playing to give Marion County kindergarteners knowledge and experience in the 9-1-1 system, fire safety, gun safety, and traffic safety, enabling them to make good choices and help them live long, safe and healthy lives.
Transformation Life Center
Seneca County Council on Homelessness
567.804.9284
Transformation Life Center provides nights of temporary emergency shelter stay to homeless women and children of Seneca County. The overarching goal is to assist person(s) temporarily and help them get back on their feet in approximately 90 days.
Tiffin-Seneca Child Care Center
419.447.3382
TSCCC is a childcare and preschool program providing high quality childcare/education for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school age children. United Way of North Central Ohio provides funding to subsidize the cost for low income parents who do not qualify for state assistance.
Student Recognition Program
The Tomorrow Center
419.718.4242
The Tomorrow Center is an open enrollment community school in Morrow County serving grades 6 through 12 and focusing on academic, social, and mental health needs, and offering mental health and drug and alcohol counseling services. UWNCO is proud to fund their student recognition program.
Mobile Learning Labs
YWCA of Northwest Ohio
419.241.3235
United Way supports the Mobile Learning Labs operated by YWCA of Northwest Ohio. The Mobile Learning Lab program is designed to improve kindergarten readiness by providing activities that engage families and children while developing early learning skills.
Collaborations and Community Initiatives
A Note About Collaborations
United Way of North Central Ohio continues to be committed to using RBA and collective impact throughout our funding process, and gives special consideration to funding of community collaborations between agencies and organizations.
A collaboration considered for grant funding will be two or more organizations or entities working together to achieve a common goal to improve life for residents in Crawford, Marion, Morrow, & Wyandot counties and Tiffin-Seneca United Way.
Let’s Read 20
Marion Public Library
740.387.0992
Forming the habit of reading at a young age is linked to higher performance and achievement throughout life. Let’s Read 20 is a community-wide initiative that promotes early childhood literacy and is attempting to positively impact the culture of our community and the way it values reading, education and academic success.
Imagination Library
Crawford Partnership, Marion Public Library, Kiwanis Club of Morrow County, Wyandot County Community Foundation, & Tiffin Community Foundation through Gase Family Literacy Fund
United Way of North Central Ohio is proud to help support the efforts of Imagination Library in Crawford, Marion, Morrow, and Wyandot counties. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio provides every Ohio child from birth to age 5 with a free book each month.
Pay It Forward Store
Tiffin City Schools
The Pay It Forward store, a renovated garage space behind the Tiffin City Schools administration building, provides the opportunity for students in need to get clothes, coats, shoes, and school supplies while illustrating to everyone in the school system the importance of giving back in the community. The store is open on Thursdays from 10 am to noon during the school year when school is in session, and periodically in the summer.
New Washington Community Food Pantry
St. John’s Lutheran Church
419.492.2182
St. John’s Lutheran Church serves the community of New Washington and its rural environs with a food pantry. Sponsorship by United Way of North Central Ohio helps support the pantry as well as funding for a pavilion that hosts a seasonal community farmers market.
2-1-1 Local Help & Resources
Pathways of Central Ohio
211 or 800.544.1506
This United Way agency partner provides 24/7 services over the phone, connecting callers with the help they need, including mental health services, emergency food and housing, veterans services, health care, and more. Call 2-1-1 or dial 800-544-1601.
Comprehensive Information & Referral and Morrow County 2-1-1
HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties, Inc.
800.684.2324
HelpLine is the community’s only comprehensive 24/7 resource for supporting and empowering change. Highly-trained specialists offer compassionate support to anyone in crisis or in need of information through their free, 24/7 hotline, connecting people with the right community resources.
Information and Referral
Tiffin 2-1-1
211 or 800.650.4357
211 is a free and anonymous information and referral service available to anyone in Seneca County with a health or human service need. 211 has a database of hundreds of health and human service resources for residents of Seneca County.
Pay It Forward
Ohio State University – Marion
Pay It Forward is a collaborative effort between Ohio State Marion and United Way of North Central Ohio that provides students with experiential learning as they explore the process of grant writing and approval while increasing their awareness of the funding needs of local organizations.
