United Way of Putnam County

06/12/2026

Two of our amazing partner agencies ❤️

Reason #1 why small communities rock!!

Vanessa Hilvers put together 20 Care Boxes along with Blankets as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award Service Project!! These boxes are ready to be distributed to individuals undergoing cancer treatment.

“I would love to donate these care boxes to PCAP and help get them into the hands of patients who could benefit from them.”

Thank you so much Vanessa!!! Your generosity will definitely be a blessing!!!

06/09/2026

🚨Attention! We have opened up the July 27 Self-Regulation Camp to younger campers, ages 4-11! The other two camps in this age group have sold out- if you missed out on those, now is your chance to register! Visit https://www.challengedchampions.org/summer-programs for additional information and to get your child registered. You don't want to miss out on this unique camp opportunity! 🐴

06/08/2026

The June Food Distribution hosted by Knapsack and West Ohio Food Bank is coming up soon!

Thank you to all of the volunteers and partners who make these distributions possible each month.

05/29/2026

Empowerment Self Defense for Teens is being offered by Crime Victim Services. Registration ends soon!

Friday is the last chance to register for next week's Empowerment Self Defense for teens! Don't miss this opportunity to empower your kids with anti-violence and self defense strategies.

05/28/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the John Henry Eldred Foundation and Walmart Spark Grant for supporting our Back-to-School Assistance Program through grant funding!

Because of your generosity, the United Way of Putnam County can continue to provide backpacks and supplemental school supplies to income-eligible families throughout Putnam County.

As the cost of school supplies continues to rise, programs like this help lessen the financial burden for local families and ensure students start the school year prepared and confident.

It is our mission that every child in Putnam County has the tools they need to succeed in school, and your support helps make that possible.

Thank you for investing in the children and families of our community! ❤️

05/27/2026

We’re grateful to the The Leipsic Community Center for allowing the United Way of Putnam County to serve this month’s community meal.

It is always a blessing to serve, connect, and spend time with the people who make our community so special. Community is built in moments like these, and we are honored to be a small part of it. 💙

05/26/2026

Community Meal at the The Leipsic Community Center will be held Wednesday May 27th and we will be serving our community!

🍽️ Community Meal Reminder! 🍽️

Just a reminder that our Community Meal is tomorrow, and we’d love to see you there! Join us for a free meal, great conversation, and time together with the community.

📍 Leipsic Community Center
🗓️ Tomorrow
⏰ 5:00pm

Everyone is welcome—bring your family, friends, or come as you are!

Donations are always appreciated and help us continue providing these meals for the community, but never required. Your support helps make a difference. ❤️

We hope to see you tomorrow!

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Today we’re celebrating 3 years with our Executive Director, Ashley Baumgartner, at the United Way 💙

Get to know Ashley a little more:

Born in New Brunswick, Canada, Ashley moved to Putnam County in the 7th grade and officially became a naturalized U.S. citizen on July 4, 2025, a milestone that reflects her deep love for the community she now calls home.

Before stepping into nonprofit leadership, she spent 13 years in early childhood education, including 8 years as an administrator, helping shape and support young lives from the very beginning.

If you know Ashley, you know she truly doesn’t know a stranger. Whether at an event, in the office, or out in the community, she has a gift for connecting with people wherever she goes.

She’s also a proud all-boy mom of four, with three sons currently in high school, so life outside of work is just as busy and full of energy.

Professionally, Ashley is passionate about advocating for those in need, bridging community gaps, building strong partnerships among organizations, and leading with the belief that “We are all better, together.”

Thank you, Ashley, for your leadership, heart, and commitment to making our communities stronger every single day.

05/21/2026

Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio wrap up another year of in school mentorship!