Campaign Information
United Way can provide you with the most effective way to organize your company or organization around helping to improve the community where you work and live. Employee campaign materials are provided here in the Campaign Starter Kit. Call the United Way for additional materials and support.
Campaign Starter Kit
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"Give Where You Live" is a slogan we use to remind people who live in Putnam County but give through another United Way to send their contribution back to United Way of Putnam County. If you pledge through another United Way, please speak to your Employee Campaign Coordinator to learn how to designate your gift to United Way of Putnam County or write the following information on your pledge card: "Please designate my gift to United Way of Putnam County, OH”
Why Should You Support United Way? The United Way of Putnam County provides critical funding to 15 local health and human service agencies that touch the lives of one-in-three Putnam County residents each year. These programs provide youth development, senior wellness, basic emergency needs and so much more. By supporting United Way, you are investing in programs that help improve lives today and for generations to come. If you are employed with one of the following companies, you have the option to support United Way through payroll deduction. Payroll deduction is the simplest and most convenient way to make your pledge payment.
2024 Campaign Chair
Dear Friends,
Firstly, thank you to all who work so diligently at the United Way of Putnam County. This year marks the 48th Anniversary of the United Way of Putnam County. We cannot thank our Partner Agencies, local businesses, and volunteers enough for their decades of generous support. Thanks also to our predecessors, whose drive, determination, and devotion to Putnam County helped set up this enduring organization.
I believe in the programs that are offered at the United Way of Putnam County. One, however, is very dear to my heart. Reading to young children is fundamentally important to helping them build their vocabulary and explore the world beyond their wildest imaginations. The Imagination Library is an important resource for children ages from birth to 5. This program is free to sign up for. I have been a firm believer since childhood that reading books is the perfect way to spend time.
As we begin our 2024 campaign, we will continue to follow the tradition of “Working United, Giving United, and Living United”.
We will “Work United” with our Board Members and volunteers, effectively allocating your donations and managing the Imagination Library, Back-to-School Giveaway, and Fighting Hunger programs.
We will “Give United” by honoring our pledge that 100% STAYS LOCAL. You can remain confident that Putnam County residents will benefit from your contribution.
Most importantly, we will “Live United” by supporting our Partner Agencies to serve friends and neighbors.
The United Way of Putnam County is vital in many of our lives. You can be assured that your involvement and support of the annual United Way Campaign is changing lives every day.
We invite you to show your support for United Way by making a gift to the 2024 campaign.
So, join us as we celebrate 48 years of “Living and Giving” United in Putnam County.
Rosemary Buerger
2024 Campaign Chair
LIVE UNITED. GIVE UNITED
Pictured: Ashley Baumgartner, Executive Director; Rosemary Buerger Campaign Chair and Executive Director of Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce; Sue Schroeder United Way Board President. TOP 10 Reasons to Give to
United Way of Putnam County
10. IT’S A WRITE OFF!
That’s right! Your donation to United Way is TAX DEDUCTIBLE! You’ve got to love that!
9. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Giving to United Way is the most powerful way to give to your community. Your donation multiplies community impact combining your gift with others. We can collectively accomplish in one year with our gifts to United Way more than any one person could accomplish in lifetime toward achieving a healthier, stronger community.
8. MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!
With a single donation to United Way, you can help numerous people, agencies and programs in your community.
7. The KIDS ARE WATCHING!
We are always telling our kids to share. You are a role model. Teaching children about philanthropy creates community awareness, social responsibility and how to be a good neighbor. These are IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS they can carry into adulthood.
6. IT WON’T BREAK YOUR BANK!
You might be wondering “How much should I give?” You would be amazed at how giving up a soda and a candy bar a week over a year can really make a big difference in someone’s life. Dollars add up to create real impact.
5. STAYS IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD!
The money you donate to United Way of Putnam County supports LOCAL programs and agencies. Dollars raised in your community, stay in your community to help build a better place for us all to live, work and raise our families. This truly is neighbor helping neighbor.
4. YOU WILL BE TOUCHING THE LIVES OF 1 IN 3 PUTNAM COUNTY PEOPLE!
A donation to United Way touches the lives of you, your friends, your neighbors. Last year, over 11,000 Putnam County people were served by one or more of the 17 Partner agencies of United Way of Putnam County. Your gift makes a difference in the quality of life right here at home.
3. IT’S GOOD FOR YOU!
There have been recent studies that show that philanthropy has health benefits, including boosting the immune system and releasing endorphins that improve your mood. So don’t give ‘til it hurts…give ‘til it feels good!
2. YOUR MONEY IS SAFE!
The United Way of Putnam County has strict state and federal guidelines we must follow. In addition, the programs we fund are accountable for the results they achieve. Community volunteers review and monitor Partner Agencies and programs for effectiveness. Funding decisions are based on the performance and impact these agencies and programs have on community needs. We insure that your money is being spent wisely.
And the #1 reason…
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS!
The strength of our community depends on the strength of your local United Way. The strength of United Way depends on YOU. Please support United Way of Putnam County! This is how we LIVE UNITED!
