United Way announces Day of Caring events, activities
Vantage Career Center students and community volunteers help sort food donations in Vantage’s bus garage during the 2019 Day of Caring event.
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The United Way of Van Wert County announces that this year’s Day of Caring event will be held Friday and Saturday, September 24 and 25.
In preparation for the event, food barrels will be placed at many industries and businesses throughout town during September. Members of the public will be able to donate anytime until Friday, September 24, when the barrels will be collected. Sorting will then take place on Saturday, September 25, at Vantage Career Center.
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United Way of Van Wert County recently granted the Van Wert Area Economic Development Corporation’s workforce development program a check for $1,100. The money comes from New Initiative Funds, which provide tax-exempt organizations with financial assistance for one-time needs or projects in Van Wert County.
Pictured are Jane Schmid (left), VWAEDC workforce development manager, and United Way Executive Director Vicki Smith.
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VWAEDC’s workforce development program will be using the funds for its very first “Build Your Future” event, to be held September 14 at the Commercial Building on the Van Wert County Fairgrounds.
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The United Way of Van Wert County recently revealed its final campaign total of $514,845, which topped the goal set in a year greatly affected by the coronavirus.
“The COVID-19 pandemic made us change the way we normally do a regular campaign so I was not sure how it was all going to work out,” said Kim Bruns, United Way of Van Wert County 2020-21 Campaign Chair. “The Van Wert Community always amazes me with their willingness to step up and make a difference and take care of our community needs. I want to thank this amazing community that I call home for helping us reach and surpass our goal during the year of the pandemic.”