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Honoring Dr. King by Serving Others
UWFC brings people together to serve others in the spirit of Dr. King’s vision of the Beloved Community through its annual Winter Food...
Jan 15, 20212 min read
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Moving on from 2020, looking to a better tomorrow
We're all ready to put 2020 behind us. We can have a fresh start. We must start today to make a better tomorrow. 2020 is a year we’ll...
Dec 31, 20202 min read
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5 Ways to Rethink Holiday Volunteer Traditions
2020 has been a year like no other, but it is still possible to fulfill our desire to give back this holiday season. 2020 has been a year...
Dec 17, 20202 min read
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Every Child Deserves Access to High-Quality Education
Help United Way of Franklin County support local students as they face an unconventional school year.
Dec 8, 20202 min read
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Starting Today, Give for Tomorrow
Together, we can build a tomorrow that is better than yesterday. For every single one of us. All we need to do is Start Today United.
Dec 1, 20203 min read
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4 Ways to Protect the Health of Our Community
Volunteering is good for your health? Yes. And it's good for community.
Oct 22, 20202 min read
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Women in Franklin County Continue to Fight for Equity
100 Years After Women’s Suffrage, the Fight to Give Everyone a Voice Continues
Aug 25, 20203 min read
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Equity in Franklin County: A Letter to Our Community
Holding true to our organization’s vision and values, we ask for you to mobilize with us in pursuit of an equitable, respectful, and opportu
Jun 11, 20202 min read
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Over $46K Distributed from UWFC's COVID-19 Crisis Fund
An emergency fund to help nonprofits provide unmet needs to Franklin County residents during the pandemic has released $46,882 in grants.
May 14, 20204 min read
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8 Ways to Thank Frontline Workers
Those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak continue to help keep our community safe and running. Thank you!
May 5, 20204 min read
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Coronavirus: Information and Resources
Help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus by accessing helpful information and resources, including how to protect yourself and others.
Mar 11, 20204 min read
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Options for Free Tax Filing
Explore several options for free tax filing including VITA sites, AARP sites, IRS Free File, MilTax, and MyFreeTaxes.
Feb 12, 20203 min read
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My United Way Experience: A Volunteer's Perspective
Kim Crider, United Way of Franklin County 2019/20 Campaign Chair and Board Member, reflects on her volunteer experiences in our community.
Feb 3, 20203 min read
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The Power of Giving
Want to have the power to make a really big impact on our community? GivingTuesday is a great opportunity.
Nov 21, 20192 min read
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Special Edition T-shirts
United Way of Franklin County is offering VIVA UNIDOS apparel to the community for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sep 19, 20192 min read
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Report: 30% of Franklin County Households Struggling to Survive
New report reveals that 30% of Franklin County households are not making enough to pay for essentials such as food, housing, and child care.
Jun 27, 20193 min read
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United Way Launches Online Apparel Shop for Fundraiser
The shop will feature different designs throughout the year to raise awareness of various groups in United Way's commitment to embrace...
May 31, 20192 min read
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Local Volunteers, Donors Recognized for Community Impact
The Bravo! Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in May celebrated contributions of individuals and businesses that helped drive community impact
May 29, 20193 min read
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Adventures of a Young Learner
Through his lens, everything is an adventure. He is the Indiana Jones of his own universe. He is observant, he is curious, and he is...
May 13, 20193 min read
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Truly Born Learning
By the time a baby finally enters our world, they have been preparing for quite some time and are already learning from everything that...
Apr 23, 20193 min read
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