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Free Imagination Library books will be mailed to:

1,270 children in April

CLICK HERE to download your child's registration form!

In partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Foundation, children in our area can receive a FREE book delivered to their home every month until they turn age five. Children must live in Knox County in order to participate. Once a child turns five, they will receive their final book and graduate from the Imagination Library program. This county-wide early learning effort is a strategy that prepares children for school and promotes quality interactions between children and their parents and caregivers. Last year alone, 13,452 books were mailed to 1,765 children. Click here to see all of the sponsors who make this free program possible!
Our Mission

United Way of Knox County unites key community representatives to understand needs, secure resources, and strategically invest those resources to measurably impact the quality of peoples’ lives.

2-1-1...Get Connected!
What is 2-1-1? Like 9-1-1 it is an easy-to-remember number for people in need. A call to 2-1-1 connects people with needed services in the community as well as information about those services. 2-1-1 provides access to necessary agencies for those who are not sure how to find the help they need. It provides confidential 24/7 access to social services information while saving 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Click on the 2-1-1 logo to connect to Knox County resources:
FREE Prescription Discount Card Saves Knox County Residents $!

Look below to see the dollars Knox County residents are saving on prescriptions through the FamilyWize Prescription Discount Program! Click here to learn more about how you can join in the savings!

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United Way Campaign Exceeds $725,000 Goal!

Mark Bennett, 2012 Campaign Chairman, made a special announcement at the February 19 meeting of United Way's Board of Trustees. He shared that $723,102 had been received in campaign pledges, representing 99.74% of the $725,000 goal. Since then, additional dollars have taken the campaign total to more than $732,000.

"Once again, Knox County residents, businesses and organizations have joined forces showing overwhelming support for United Way's work in Knox County," said Bennett. "We could not have accomplished such wonderful results without donors, corporate partners and very dedicated campaign volunteers....thank you!"

This campaign is providing investments in 26 programs of 15 partner agencies throughout 2013, as well as supporting initiatives that focus on education, income and health. The 2013 Community Investment Agenda is the work of more than 50 local volunteers who reviewed and recommended programs during the Spring 2012 Community Investment Process.

You can still pledge your support by clicking the GIVE button at the top of this page and joining many others in making a difference right here in Knox County!

Important Dates and Info

AM Knox County Radio Show - Thursday, April 11, 10-10:30 a.m., 1300 AM

Board of Trustees Meeting - Tuesday, April 16, 4:30 p.m., Knox County Chamber of Commerce, 400 S. Gay Street, Mount Vernon

2014 United Way Program Investment Applications Due March 15!

Click below for all sections of the grant application and attachments:

Cover Letter to Potential Partner Agencies and Acknowledgement

United Way's Strategic Frameworks

2013 Investment Agenda

Statement of Understanding, Counterterrorism Compliance Certification, and Financial Accountability Certification

Logic Model and SMART Outcomes Handout

Financial Overview (Excel worksheets)

Agency Background/Overview

Program Budget and Information (Word document)

Please note: the last page of the Financial Overview section contains an Appendix that should be reviewed in order to submit a complete application.

Deadline - Friday, March 15, 4 p.m.!

United Way's FREE United Way Tax Preparation Assistance Serves 400 and Counting!

Last year, 390 area households collectively saved more than $78,000 in tax preparer fees through United Way's Free Tax Preparation Assistance Program. This free service is available to households with an annual gross income of less than $60,000 who have no capital gains and require no special filing for rental, real estate, Schedule C business, farm or clergy income. To-date, more than 400 clients have been served. To see if you qualify and to schedule an appointment call 740 397-5721 x101 ASAP!

If you still need to file your taxes, visit The Ohio Benefit Bank to use this free self-serve on-line tax program!

 

 

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