March 2025

Did you know? This is one of the busiest times of the year for the Columbus Area United Way board! Right now, our board members are meeting with every partner agency and direct program to determine financial allocations for 2025.



We’re incredibly grateful for their dedication, time, and thoughtful decision-making as we work together to strengthen health, financial stability, and education in our community!

Mark Your Calendar


Save the date for the Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation event! More details coming soon!


Invitation to follow!

Erin Nahorny- Nebraska Realty


Erin Nahorny KNOWS how to help you on your real estate journey. If you're buying- she's got you. If you're selling- she's got you too. As an #iPLEDGE supporter, Erin is here to support our community, and educate her clients to make the best home purchases they can.

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HomeGrown Nutrition


HomeGrown Nutrition is out here shakin' up good vibes and great drinks! Get something delicious (and good for you!), and support CAUW while you're at it! HomeGrown Nutrition is an #iPLEDGE supporter, which means when you buy, they give!

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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!

#iPLEDGE

Rescheduled Event!

We're Hiring!


Join the Columbus Area United Way team! We are currently looking for an Executive Assistant.


If you’re passionate about making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!


Qualified candidates please submit cover letter and resume to Hope Freshour at hfreshour@columbusunitedway.com.

Learn More

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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