Spring Newsletter Carla Tanner (Middle) Employee Spotlight Carla Tanner – Database Curator, Team Lead / Daytime Time, United Way’s HelpLink 2-1-1 Carla joined us at United Way of the Greater Dayton Area (UWGDA) in 1996. She began as an Admin Assistant in Community Impact and
We are proud to receive AES Ohio Foundation’s Power Grant for $75,000 to support initiatives in the community through our Strong Families Fund. Power Grants are strategic investments supporting new or continued innovative growth initiatives which will make a long-lasting impact on the people and
Passionate about education and equity? Love kids? Teach with our summer literacy program for kids grades K – 8. College students play a key role in the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program as Servant Leader Interns. Servant Leader Interns are responsible for the front-line
Freedom Schools was a huge success for the 500 scholars and 60 Servant Leader Interns at the 6 sites this summer. Motivational songs and read-aloud guests every morning was an exciting way to start the day. The scholars participated in reading curriculum each morning, and
Meet Maureen: Maureen and her family know first-hand the importance of United Way of the Greater Dayton Area in our community. Maureen is working hard to support her two grandchildren. She makes $3,000 a month and struggles to make ends meet. With finances being so
United Way of the Greater Dayton Area strives to create a community where everyone has the opportunity to live their best lives. We tackle tough problems, address immediate needs, and find long- term solutions to some of the most persistent issues facing our community. We
After a two-year hiatus, UWGDA reconvened the Montgomery County Freedom Schools Collaborative! In partnership with three different organizations/institutions (Omega CDC, DECA Schools, and Grace United Methodist Church) we hosted five Freedom Schools sites and served 270 scholars this summer! Our 2022 Freedom Schools journey kicked
‘Hope to Dream’ is a partnership between United Way of the Greater Dayton Area, Morris Home Furniture, and Secret Smiles of Dayton providing beds to children in need. On September 17h, 75 beds were presented to 75 excited children and families at a special event
An accomplished senior executive, Tom Kelley served with Montgomery County for 30 years in many roles, as a Financial Consultant – Office of Management and Budget / Director – Office of Family and Children First / Director – Job and Family Services / and most
Carl Kennebrew proudly serves as the International President of the IUE-CWA, an organization representing over 40,000 manufacturing workers across the country. He was elected as the first African-American President of IUE-CWA in 2019 and serves as Vice President on the national Executive Board of the
