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Brewed Connections - Coffee with the Emerging Leaders: Friday, May 8
Start your day with something meaningful. Join our Emerging Leaders at 1922 Coffee & Brew in Painesville for fresh coffee, easy conversation, and genuine connections that go beyond the cup. Free with advance registration.
Back-to-School Bash Clothing Drive Now Underway
We are proud to coordinate this year’s Back-to-School Bash (BTSB) for the first time in collaboration with a strong network of community partners. The BTSB provides Lake County families in need with free school supplies, clothing, and a variety of supportive services to help students start the school year prepared and confident. As part of this effort, we will lead the clothing drive and operate the free clothing “store” for the second year in a row. The Salvation Army will continue its long-standing role of leading the school supply donation drive and distribution.
As part of our role in this effort, we are currently seeking donations of new socks and underwear, as well as new and gently used clothing and outerwear in all sizes for children ages 0–18. Clothing donations may be dropped off at our office, located at 9285 Progress Parkway in Mentor, Monday–Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you prefer to support this effort with a monetary gift so we can shop on your behalf, you can make an online donation here (click the Clothing Donations tab). Checks payable to United Way of Lake County may also be mailed to 9285 Progress Pkwy., Mentor, OH 44060, ATTN: BTSB.
Complete details on the BTSB, needed clothing and school supply donations, and volunteer opportunities can all be found here.
Annual Meeting & Campaign Kickoff Breakfast: Wednesday, May 20
Join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for our Annual Meeting and 2026 Campaign Kickoff Breakfast from 8:30 am - 10 am at the Mentor High School Paradigm. Register now to celebrate our collective impact, be inspired by the volunteers, supporters, and advocates who make our work possible, and connect as we reflect on highlights from the past year and kick off an exciting new campaign season. Complete details and registration can be found here.
The Bourbon Event: Thursday, June 18
Mark your calendar to join us on June 18 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Andrews Osborne Academy in Willoughby for The Bourbon Event. Enjoy a night of bourbon tasting, signature bites from Lake County’s favorite restaurants, cigars rolled by Royal Havana Cigars, prize raffles, sideboards, a 50/50 raffle, the opportunity to win one of 100 rare & allocated bottles of bourbon with raffle purchase (only 500 entries available!), and the opportunity to increase your odds of winning with insurance!
Registration and complete details will be available this Wednesday, so keep your eyes out for our email! Questions? Contact Stephanie Devers at sdevers@uwlc.org or by calling 440-639-1236.
Raffles
Our "Rally 'Round Our Neighbors" Raffle ENDS this Thursday, April 30: Don't miss your chance to win any of 15 spectacular prizes now during our second and final of two fantastic raffles! Click here now to check it out! It's just a fun, simple way to give back. All proceeds benefit Lake County's most vulnerable residents.
$10,000 Raffle ENDS Monday, June 15: Thanks to our friends from Mentor Nissan, who have made this raffle possible, you have a chance to win $10,000! Tickets start at just $10 each, and quantity discounts are available. The winner will be selected on June 18, 2026. Get your contest entries here now!
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for volunteers and hope you will consider serving. From our food pantry to our Back-to-School Bash clothing drive, and more, there are many ways to get involved. Explore current opportunities here.
34th Annual Day of Caring: Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18
Transform your team through service! Our 34th annual Day of Caring will be held Wednesday, June 17 and Thursday, June 18— and we’re inviting workplaces across Lake County to adopt hands-on volunteer projects that will take place throughout our community. We are also inviting nonprofits to submit volunteer projects for adoption. For more information on adopting or submitting a project, contact David Whittaker at dwhittaker@uwlc.org.
Read why more and more companies are encouraging their employees to volunteer.
Will You Help Fill Our Year-Round Food Pantry?
We accept donations of non-perishable food year-round to help stock our pantry in support of the 40 local food banks we help serve. We invite you or your organization to host a food drive or to make a donation to our food fund. For materials, including a list of our most needed items, contact David Whittaker at dwhittaker@uwlc.org or 440-639-1203. Donations may be dropped off at our office at 9285 Progress Parkway in Mentor, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, or Friday, 8:30 am–Noon.
Prefer to make a monetary donation to let us do the shopping for you? Click here to give. We will be sure to purchase the most needed items on your behalf.
Workplace Campaign: Can We Count You In?
One of the most impactful ways to give back is by running a workplace campaign in support of our mission. We start each campaign with a zero balance and rely on the kindness of our local community to help us help others. All funds raised in Lake County stay in Lake County, helping our own friends and neighbors in need. Interested in running a campaign? Contact Stephanie Devers at sdevers@uwlc.org, call 440-639-1236, or fill out this form, and we'll get everything ready for you!
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