ASHLAND – The United Way of Ashland County 2017 “Caring for Our Own” Campaign will officially begin on Thursday, Sept. 22 with the annual Kick-Off Breakfast. The breakfast is being hosted by Ashland University and will be held at the John C. Myers Convocation Center. This popular community event is open to the public, with the buffet line opening at 7:15 a.m. and the program beginning at 7:45 a.m.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the United Way office at 132 W. Main St. in the lower level of the First Merit Bank. Reservations are necessary and tickets should be purchased by Friday, Sept. 18. For further ticket information, call the United Way office at 419-281-5551.
The United Way Pacesetter Companies/Organizations will announce their early results for the “Caring for Our Own” theme breakfast. The 2017 Pacesetters are: Abbott Retirees and Alumni, Ashland City Schools, Ashland University, BCU Electric, Coldwell Banker Ward Real Estate, Farmers and Savings Bank, Loudonville/Perrysville Schools, Lutheran Social Services, Mapleton Local Schools, Snyder’s-Lance, Town & Country Co-Op, University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center and Whitaker Myers along with the 14 United Way Partner Agencies.
Any club or organization that would like to schedule a United Way presentation can contact Samantha Loy, Speakers Bureau Coordinator, at 330-749-9481 or Cara Schuster, Speakers Bureau Coordinator at 937-631-3265. All company, business and residential contacts will be made through the United Way 2017 Volunteer Campaign Team.
Anyone interested in donating to the campaign as a new donor please call the United Way office at 419-281-5551 or go to www.uwashlandoh.org to print off a pledge card or donate thru Qgiv.
