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The United Way of Putnam
County provides an effective and efficient means for citizens to
support and build up their community, neighbor helping neighbor.
Through resource development, administrative leadership and
program assistance we support sixteen local partner agencies in
advancing the common good for all in Putnam County.
Upcoming Events
Right to Read Week
May 7-11, 2012
United Way celebrates right to Read Week with activities for
children and parents. Right to Read Week activities include an
Imagination Library Coloring Contest, the “100-Minute Challenge”
which encourages parents to spend more time reading with their
children, and a media spotlight on the Imagination Library
program which provides free books mailed monthly to Putnam
County children from birth to age 5.
Contest Entry Forms:
Click Here
Coloring Page:
Click Here
Stuff the Bus
August 3rd & 4th, 2012
Donations of new school supplies will be
collected in front of the Ottawa Walmart. Items collected will
be distributed at the annual Back-to-School give-away on August
6th at the Educational Service Center.
The number of students
served in recent years is as follows: 304 in 2011, 292 in 2010,
and 250 in 2009. Referrals for families in need of assistance
may be obtained at Putnam County Job and Family Services.
"Please help us promote
this event. Click HERE.
Day of Caring
September 22, 2012
Day of Caring volunteers will complete
various projects for several United Way Partner Agencies.
Day of Caring is a unique opportunity to get a firsthand
look at the services provided by local organizations that make
an impact on Putnam County lives.
For more information, or to volunteer
for any of these events, please call United Way at 419-523-4505.
LIVE UNITED, Hand-in-Hand
The 2012 United Way campaign kicks off on September 18th,
but contributions are welcomed all year long. If you do not have
the opportunity to contribute to United Way through a workplace
campaign, please visit our campaign page for a brochure and
pledge card. If you prefer to make your United Way contribution
by credit card payment, please click on the Give Now button
below. Thank you!
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