ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties is an organization that fights for the health, education and financial stability for everyone in the community by partnering with local leaders to address the issues. Several area organizational leaders gathered at the United Way today to participate in an Equity versus Equality […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties has a new Resource Development Director who will replace Kyle Dunn. Tierney Ford, who left her role at Park National Bank, began her new position last Wednesday and is excited to join an organization that gives back to the community. “Actually, while I […]
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ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The United Way of Muskingum Perry and Morgan Counties is planning to relocate after 26 years at their current location on Putnam Avenue. Executive Director Meg Deedrick explained that Covid changed the way the organization operated by forcing them to refine their procedures and become more efficient, allowing them to shrink their […]
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MUSKINGUM COUNTY, Ohio- The United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties has announced its phase 2 funding cycle. United Way previously invested $200,000 in its first phase where funds were distributed towards safety net activities; emergency shelters, hot meal programs, etc. The $200,000 in phase two will be invested in empowerment activities. “Those activities […]
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ZANESVILLE, OH – The United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties distributed approximately 1,000 child face masks to area schools. The United Way has been in contact with some local schools. Those that received masks include schools in Franklin Local Schools, Zanesville City Schools, and West Muskingum Schools. “Through a partnership with the City […]
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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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