About United Way in Ottawa County
Advancing the Common Good
Advancing the common good means creating opportunities for a better life for all. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable, and when people have good health. These results have benefits that ripple out to th community as a whole.
United Way of Greater Toledo is a collaboration of communityvolunteers, health and human-service providers and donors throughout Lucas, Wood and Ottawa counties who are committed to changing lives. We assist citizen leaders to develop anagenda to strengthen community life in areas the community most cares about and needs. We facilitate and support a wide range of community-based efforts to make a measurable impact in those areas.
Mission
To change lives by mobilizing the caring power of community.
Vision
We will build stronger communities by embracing the collective power of people and partnerships, driving lasting change in the areas of education,income, and health.
We have completed all 2013 reporting requirements for United Way Worldwide, and have been granted membership in their international organization. Categories reviewed included fiscal responsibility, governance, campaign policies and success and communityinvestments.