July 2025

Race Day is coming—Friday, August 8 at 11AM at Pawnee Plunge!


Grab your ticket at the Chamber, any financial institution in town, or the United Way office.


You might win $10,000—but you’ll definitely support a great cause. #duckrace2025

Applied Connective


Applied Connective is a team of IT experts here to help your business leverage technology to operate at peak potential. They've helped customers become their most secure, efficient, and profitable. AND they love to support their community!

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Legacy Express Wash


Your car is dirty and Legacy Express Wash wants to help you fix that. Wash your car for a good cause. #ipledge

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Shae Spitz- eXp Realty


"As a dedicated real estate advisor, my passion lies in helping families and individuals navigate one of life’s most significant milestones: finding and selling their homes. My approach combines years of hands-on experience, a deep understanding of the market, and a commitment to my clients’ success." Shae Spitz is an #ipledge supporter, a Columbus supporter, and she's here for YOU.

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Gregg Young Auto Group


Gregg Young Toyota of Columbus serves the greater Columbus, NE, community with a wide-ranging inventory of new and used Toyota vehicles, personalized financing solutions, and expert service.

When you shop with them, you're also supporting your local Columbus Area United Way!

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Special thanks to The Broken Mug and Crazy Cracker for their ongoing support!

Join the #iPLEDGE 2025 movement!


We’re inviting even more businesses and professionals to join us in this innovative campaign. Together, we can make an even greater difference. Ready to be part of something amazing? Let’s do it!

Support Colfax County!

Are you headed to the Colfax County fair this month? Play some Bingo on July 20th from 1-4pm...proceeds support the United Way partner agencies who take care of Colfax County!

Hope Freshour - Executive Director

hfreshour@columbusuniteday.com

 

Jo Suess - Development Director

jsuess@columbusunitedway.com

 

Tammy Bichlmeier - Central Navigator

tbichlm@columbusunitedway.com


Roberta Miksch - Collective Impact Director

rmiksch@columbusunitedway.com


Kate Wythers - Community Prevention Director

kwythers@columbusunitedway.com



Bellyni Maldonado - Bilingual Central Navigator

bmaldonado@columbusunitedway.com


Libby Crecco - Industry Central Navigator

lcrecco@columbusunitedway.com


Guadalupe Ramirez - Bilingual Community Prevention Coach

gramirez@columbusunitedway.com


Keydy Vasquez - Bilingual Community Prevention Coach

kvasquez@columbusunitedway.com


Sarah Lindberg- Program/Data Coordinator

slindberg@columbusunitedway.com


Sara Baustert- Resource Development Assistant Director

sbaustert@columbusunitedway.com


Shelly Steffensmeier - Fiscal Assistant

ssteffensmeier@columbusunitedway.com

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