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Family Resources From United Way of Summit & Medina

At United Way of Summit & Medina, we are committed to helping our communities tackle complex challenges. We find solutions by seeking out the root cause to a struggle and building connections that make an overwhelming system easier to navigate. By finding the...

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How United Way of Summit & Medina Impacts The Community

At United Way of Summit & Medina, we do things differently. Our local, relationship-driven team works in, with, and for the community. We have Bold Goals for our community’s future and offer an ecosystem of direct services to get there. Donations to United Way of...

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5 Things To Know Before Calling 211

United Way’s 211 Phone Line Connects Summit & Medina Counties To Local Services When a community member is in need but doesn’t know where to turn, they can call United Way of Summit & Medina 211 call center for help. Our team will connect them to the local...

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United Way of Summit & Medina celebrates 211 Day

Regional 211 Helpline serves 8 counties, helps those in need and provides rich data On Sunday, February 11, United Way of Summit & Medina will celebrate National 211 day. The day recognizes the impact of 211 services, which offer people in need a place to turn to...

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Become a United Way Advocate and Be a Hero in Your Community

Do you wish you could change the world? Are you a passionate community supporter looking for ways to turn your fire into tangible good? Have you become frustrated with how to support the community you love because you feel alone in the fight for social justice? United...

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United Way Housing Assistance: Find Your Way Home

A stable home is the most basic of necessities. But many people in our community live in uncertainty — about how to pay the rent, how to fight back against unlawful eviction or how to simply find a safe place to sleep. Homelessness or unsafe housing situations can...

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United Way’s Financial Empowerment and Coaching Programs

Nearly everyone worries about money at some point. Whether you’re struggling to pay monthly bills, feeling buried by debt or dealing with unexpected expenses, the stress and anxiety can be overwhelming. And it often seems like you’ve got to figure it all out on your...

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Getting Ready For Back to School With United Way

Summer goes by so fast! It can be difficult to think about getting kids ready for school when you’re still enjoying long, sunny days of outdoor fun and relaxation. But a “getting ready” period is crucial to making the back-to-school experience as smooth and stress...

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Benefits of Early Literacy: Why Read to Your Baby?

Every baby is a little bundle of possibilities. One of the best ways to ensure your little one is set up to reach their full potential is to read to them every day. And there’s no such thing as an early reading age limit! Even newborns can reap the benefits from early...

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How Donating to United Way Helps Provide Local Support

United Way of Summit & Medina does things differently. We envision a community where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, financial stability and healthy lives. Through our direct services, innovative ecosystem, and bold...

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