July 2025

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A Baby's Full Belly Starts Here

Thanks to the support of our generous donors, we help fund the baby formula program at Birthright Lake County—one of our trusted agency partners making a difference for local families. Birthright currently provides baby formula to 90 low-income caregivers each month, ensuring their little ones receive the necessary nourishment. That’s a 44% increase in families seeking help compared to just two years ago.

We provide funding so our agency partners like Birthright can stay focused on what they do best, supporting those they serve. While they’re on the front lines helping families, we’re working behind the scenes to help ensure they, and all of our partners, have the resources to do it. But we don’t stop there. We are the only organization with the ability to take a bird’s-eye view of the nonprofit landscape and the needs across our community. We fill gaps in services, foster collaboration with community decision-makers, and bring people together to create smart, lasting solutions for Lake County.

United we thrive.

Bourbon, Bites & Big Wins – A Spirited Success!

Golf Outing Friday, August 29 at Black Brook

Only a few foursomes remain! Sponsorships also available! Details available here.

Back-to-School Bash Volunteers Needed This Saturday, August 2

We are in need of volunteers to help us set up and work our "clothing store" at the Bash, located at Harvey High School in Painesville. Click here to sign up. Questions? Email jsmyser@uwlc.org.

Raffles

• NEW - Another $10K Giveaway! Enter now for a chance to win $10,000 while supporting our NEW 2025 campaign to help Lake County residents in need!

• Enter now for a chance to win 4 great seats to see the Guardians take on the Twins, Sunday, August 3. Seats are in section 113, Row A, Seats 1-4. Proceeds benefit Lifeline and Signature Health's Dancing Under the Stars fundraiser.

• Win a Pedicure a Month for 12 Months from Jenniffer & Co. in Mentor! Click here now for your chance to win! Proceeds benefit Lifeline and Signature Health's Dancing Under the Stars fundraiser.

2025 Workplace Campaign: Can We Count You In?

One big way to give back is by running a workplace campaign in support of our mission. We start each year 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!

Youth United Way 2025 Fall Program

Applications are now being accepted for our FREE 6-session program that kicks off this October. Details and registration information can be found here.

Coffee Networking Event: Tuesday, August 12 | 8:30 am - 10 am

The Willoughby Western Chamber of Commerce has partnered with us for their August 12 Coffee Networking Event. The event will be held at our office, where eight local nonprofit leaders will share their stories, the clients they serve, and the powerful impact they are making. Both chamber members and guests are welcome! Register now to join us!

Access to the Law: August 26 | 11:45 am - 1 pm

Join us for an introduction to The Legal Aide Society of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio Legal Aid for a special presentation on the legal resources available to those in need. Register here!

Year-Round Food Pantry

We accept food donations year-round to fill our food pantry, which serves 38 local food banks. If you are interested in donating food or running a food drive, please contact David Whittaker at dwhittaker@uwlc.org or call 440-639-1203.