November 2024

Campaign season is going strong!


So many of you have given to the Columbus Area United Way over the course of this campaign season and we're so grateful for your generosity! We're still working to reach our goal! Can you help? Every dollar counts. Every dollar makes a difference. Every dollar does good in our community.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Community Celebration


As we continue striving to reach our fundraising goals for next year, we're also getting ready to celebrate massive achievements!


Mark your calendar for the Community Celebration on January 9, 2025. We hope to see you there!


Stay tuned for all the details.

Giving Tuesday


Giving Tuesday is right around the corner...December 3rd, to be exact.


This year, we're using Giving Tuesday to fight childhood hunger and food insecurity in our community.


Will you help us fill hungry tummies next month?

Terrace Books


Will you be doing some holiday shopping on #SmallBizSat? We love that! Go check out Terrace Books for some amazing gifts for the lit lovers in your life! When you buy from them, you shop local AND as an #iPLEDGE member, a portion of their sales supports CAUW so you get to #dogood too! What's not to love?!


Check them out!

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Jasper Owens- Nebraska Realty


Jasper Owens supports our community in so many ways, including as an #iPLEDGE supporter! Whether you're buying or selling, she's invested in your well-being and the health of our community as well.


Check her out!

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Join the #iPLEDGE movement!


The #iPLEDGE movement is for you, too! It's designed for small business owners who want to make a difference in their community, using the resources they have at their disposal! If you're interested (or even just curious!) please let us know! We'd love to have you join us for 2024!

#iPLEDGE

Everyone deserves to start the holiday season with the tools they need to succeed—including tools for mental health.


As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to recognize the mixed emotions this time can bring. While it's a season of joy for many, it can also be a time of stress and loneliness for others.


Please remember that support is available. Visit our Mental Health Resources Page to find helpful tools and services.

Mental Health Toolkit

Thank you to all the lovely ladies who came out for our first Women United event! It was a successful evening full of fun, brainstorming, and inspiration!


Stay tuned for more information about what causes are near and dear to the hearts of women in our community and how we can band together to tackle some of our most pressing issues!

Impact Grant Opens on November 15th!


Do you see a need in our community? Is there a gap in services that you have an idea to fill? We'd love to help! The Columbus Area United Way Impact Grant is designed to give seed money to local non-profits who are ready to get started.


We're accepting applications November 15th, 2024 through January 15th, 2025.

Now Hiring: Executive Assistant


This position will aid in the operations and support of CAUW Campaign, programming, and community collaboration efforts. This position will provide for office relations and maintenance as well as assist CAUW team members with administrative tasks, projects and duties which include but not limited to Duck Race, Campaign, Volunteer engagement, and Outreach and Education.



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

Full Job Description

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


Bellyni Maldonado - Bilingual Community Response Coach

bmaldonado@columbusunitedway.com


Guadalupe Ramirez - Bilingual Community Response Coach

gramirez@columbusunitedway.com


Reghan Kabes - Navigation Assistant and Coach

rkabes@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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