United Way of Central Ohio

United Way of Central Ohio We provide critical support to a network of the most effective local nonprofits helping families in central Ohio. United is the Way.

We harness the collective caring power of our community to achieve results no single organization can achieve on its own.

Nearly 500 district leaders and educators. One full day in Columbus. One shared goal: keeping Ohio’s students in the cla...
06/11/2026

Nearly 500 district leaders and educators. One full day in Columbus. One shared goal: keeping Ohio’s students in the classroom.

At Attend Ohio - hosted by Stay in the Game! Attendance Network and partners - our VP of Success by Third Grade, Dr. Cheryl L. Wyatt, joined as a panelist, and many of our Success by Third Grade partner districts were recognized for their progress. 👏

Consistent attendance is one of the strongest early signs a child will read at grade level by the end of third grade and it’s exactly what Success by Third Grade works toward every day.

United is the Way. 💙

The affordability crisis in Ohio isn’t new and the latest State of ALICE report shows just how long families have been f...
06/10/2026

The affordability crisis in Ohio isn’t new and the latest State of ALICE report shows just how long families have been feeling the squeeze. 

ALICE households work hard and earn above the poverty line, yet still can’t keep up with the rising cost of basics. This data guides our work and our partnerships across the community, so we can meet immediate needs while building stronger paths to stability.

Swipe through to see what the numbers reveal, then read the news story at the 🔗 in our bio!

If it resonates, share it forward.
United is the Way.💙

1,000+ downloads and counting. 🎙️When we launched So, Let’s Talk Columbus, we hoped to start meaningful conversations ab...
06/09/2026

1,000+ downloads and counting. 🎙️

When we launched So, Let’s Talk Columbus, we hoped to start meaningful conversations about the issues shaping our community. We never imagined how quickly you’d show up to listen, share and be part of them.

Host sits down with the people working to build a stronger central Ohio and you’ve helped those conversations reach further than we ever expected. Here’s to the next thousand. 💙 Thank you.

🎧 Haven’t tuned in yet? New and past episodes are available now - link in bio.

United is the Way.

What does it take to move from theory to real community impact? 💙🫱🏼‍🫲🏽Our PDPL cohort hit the road for our Beyond the Fr...
06/05/2026

What does it take to move from theory to real community impact? 💙🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

Our PDPL cohort hit the road for our Beyond the Freeway Tour - a full day of nonprofit visits to expand networks, deepen understanding and connect with the leaders shaping our city.

A huge thank you to the leaders who opened their doors:
• – Chelsea Jones & Bailey Phillips
• – Joseluis G. & Amy Gordon
• – Densil Porteous

What stood out most? The honesty, the lived experience and the real conversations about what it means to lead and serve. Because board leadership isn’t about showing up... it’s about understanding the community you’re stepping into and building relationships that strengthen it.

Our cohort left with new insights, stronger connections and a deeper sense of responsibility for the role they’ll play here. 💙

United is the Way. 🔗 liveunitedcentralohio.org

110 volunteers. One incredible day. So much impact. 💛 The technology team at gathered at Retreat 21 in Marysville for a...
06/04/2026

110 volunteers. One incredible day. So much impact. 💛
 
The technology team at gathered at Retreat 21 in Marysville for a volunteer event facilitated by our partners and they showed UP.
 
Here’s what they accomplished in a single day:
🍎 1,620 snack packs assembled for , helping keep kids fueled and ready to grow, learn and play, all summer long.
✏️ 295 encouragement cards written for our Stuff the Backpack event. These meaningful notes will land in the hands of 10,000+ students heading into the 2026–2027 school year.
 
That’s the power of people who choose to give their time and skills to something bigger than themselves. Thank you, Nationwide technology team! You made this community a little brighter. 🧡
 
United is the Way. 🔗liveunitedcentralohio.org
 

United is the Way we celebrate Pride Month! Joy is powerful. Community is everything. This Pride Month, we’re celebratin...
06/03/2026

United is the Way we celebrate Pride Month!

Joy is powerful. Community is everything. This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the people who make central Ohio stronger and honoring our commitment to a community where everyone belongs. 🏳️‍🌈✨

06/02/2026

🎙️ New episode alert!

Homelessness in Columbus is about more than individual circumstances, it’s about housing, systems and the kind of community we choose to build. In Episode 8 of So, Let’s Talk Columbus, Michael sits down with Shannon Isom, President & CEO of , for part one of a candid, eye-opening conversation that unpacks the real drivers behind homelessness and the strain on our shelter system.

Whether this issue is close to your heart or you’re just starting to understand what Columbus is facing, this conversation will challenge your assumptions and deepen your thinking.

🎙️▶️ Listen now at liveunitedcentralohio.org, the 🔗 in our bio or wherever you get your podcasts! Stay tuned for part two on June 16.

To every graduate in central Ohio: we see you, and we are SO proud. 🎓✨United Way of Central Ohio believes that every chi...
06/01/2026

To every graduate in central Ohio: we see you, and we are SO proud. 🎓✨

United Way of Central Ohio believes that every child deserves the chance to reach this milestone. Through our Success by Third Grade work, we’re building the foundation that makes moments like this possible, one reader, one classroom, one community at a time.

Congratulations, Class of 2026. The future is yours. 

United is the Way. 💙

05/29/2026

Some conversations are too good to fit into one episode. 🎙️

We sat down with Shannon Isom, President and CEO of , and what followed was one of the most powerful discussions we’ve had yet! So powerful, we turned it into a two-part series.

Part one drops June 2. Mark your calendars, Columbus. 🗓️

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Resources. Connection. Community. 💛Success by Third Grade partnered with Livingston Collaborative to bring a resource fa...
05/28/2026

Resources. Connection. Community. 💛

Success by Third Grade partnered with Livingston Collaborative to bring a resource fair to Livingston Elementary School and the families who showed up left with real connections to summer youth programming, health and wellness resources and so much more.

A special shoutout to our Network Director Kate Curry-Da-Souza, who has been working alongside Livingston Collaborative to make this event a reality from the start. This is what collective impact looks like and we’re so proud to be part of it!

United is the Way.💙
 

Address

215 N Front Street, Suite 600
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16142272700

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when United Way of Central Ohio posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to United Way of Central Ohio:

Shortcuts

Share