ZANESVILLE, Ohio-The United Way Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties is in a transitional period between its funding cycles. The cycles are based on donations from private citizens and businesses as well as some grants. Though the amount raised this year was similar to last year’s, Meg Deedrick wanted full transparency on how the money is […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- The Nelson T. Gant Foundation, Muskingum County Libraries, muskingum County Community Foundation and the United Way are partnering to bring community conversations about race to Muskingum County. The events will begin next Thursday the 23rd and will be held over Zoom as to keep people safe. Dr. Anita Jackson lays out why she […]
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ZANESVILLE – The United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan counties is collecting household fans and A/C units for those in need. Residents who are in interested in donating equipment are asked to drop it off at the Vineyard Church on Putnam Avenue on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 1 and 4 PM. “We realize […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio- The United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties is posting information for assistance resources on its social media starting Tuesday, May 19. Executive Director Meg Deedrick explains where to find the information as well as what it will entail. “FamilyWise, which is a community partnership with United Way, has produced a Coronavirus […]
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ZANESVILLE – The award is for $101,737 and comes from both the Department of Homeland Security as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Public or private volunteer agencies can apply for funds through the United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties. “It is a huge deal. So, generally, this time of a year […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Foodworks Alliance and United Way put on an event to get kids in the kitchen Saturday morning. Children had the chance to learn basic cooking, knife and kitchen safety skills. Executive Chef of Terra Cotta Vineyards Tony Campbell held multiple lessons and taught families how to prepare several dishes. “Today we are […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – People at Buckeye Lake braved the cold Sunday afternoon for the Annual Polar Plunge for the United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan counties. Advanced EMT and FTO Lieutenant Nicole Dunn with Community Ambulance says the water wasn’t deep but it was frigid. “Brad Gibson, who is our operations supervisor, is the […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – It’s almost tax season and United Way is helping the community file for the 11th year. Community Impact Leader Becky Clawson says it’s a simple and free process to go through with United Way. “Here in Muskingum, Perry and Morgan counties, we have done that successfully for many, many years. Like I […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The United Way is helping others learn how to make better use of their finances in 2020. Executive Director of the organization Meg Deedrick says along with losing weight or becoming more fit, saving money is one of the top New Year’s resolutions. “One of the top New Year’s Resolutions, and it […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The United Way has helped the communities of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan counties and next Tuesday, the community can help the organization. Resource Development Director for United Way Kyle Dunn says Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday following Thanksgiving. “United Way — this year has teamed up with IHop on Maple Avenue. […]
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