Give. Advocate. Volunteer.
We at United Way of Knox County are dedicated to improving lives through Education, Health, Community and Financial Security. We run various programs designed to uplift our communities and provide much-needed assistance to those who need it the most.
The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon
36 households received rental assistance. 61 individuals received case management services through interviews and created long-term plans for housing/transportation
HopeNow Furniture Bank
Stock households to individuals in need within Knox County
Stock the Shelves Prgoram |$10,000
American Red Cross East-Central Ohio
Red Cross activities and services are designed to deliver timely disaster relief to community residents and develop a more resilient community with a long-term community impact of Knox County households being better prepared to prevent, respond to, and recover from disaster. Through the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign (HFPC) the Red Cross as set a goal to reduce home fire deaths and injuries. Locally, volunteers and staff in partnership with local fire departments are going door-to-door installing free smoke alarms in at risk communities.
The Winter Sanctuary
249 guests accessed an advocate to help gain employment and access mental health or substance misusse services as needed. Referrals to community services were made for 101 guests, and 93 of those referral appointments were kept by the guest. The advocate was able to help 78 clients in need set and achieve goals were related to mental health services
New Directions Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County
1,571 nights of shelter were provided. 37 sexual assualt survivors received hospital accompainiment, hotline information or advocacy. 146 domestic violence victims survivors had access to individual advocacy and/or education
Interchurch Social Services of Knox County
522 individuals and families recieved short-term assistance with housing, utilities, Rx, or gasoline vouches for medical appointments. Follow-up was made with 94% of clients after receiving assistance referrals.
Hospice of North Central Ohio, Inc.
Life Season Palliative, a division of Hospice of North Central Ohio, delivers in-home care for those with serious illnesses, unable to attend medical visits. It supplies crucial, uninsured items like nutritional supplements and Life Alert systems. Hospice of Knox County assesses needs and manages referrals, using the Special Needs Requests fund to aid patients who can't afford these necessary supplies and equipment.
Interchurch Social Services of Knox County
The Financial Aid program aids Knox County residents with rent, utility bills, prescriptions, and gasoline vouchers for medical appointments outside the county. With locations in Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown, and Mount Vernon, it aims to prevent homelessness and ensure access to essential services. Support for rent and utilities is offered once every six months, while prescription and gasoline vouchers are available every 60 days. Through case management and referrals, the program focuses on maintaining safety, health, and preventing future crises.
Habitat for Humanity
Ramp Access & Home Repairs | $10,000
The Winter Sanctuary
The Winter Sanctuary provides Shelter Services and Client Advocacy. The Winter Sanctuary's Advocacy service coordinates guests with community resources to further their goals of working toward securing safe, sustainable housing, finding meaningful employment, referring guest to community resources as needed, and meeting individuals in the off season as they present with needs. Advocacy Services gives back to individual members of our community in a meaningful way.
Hospice of North Central Ohio, Inc.
21 patients under Palliative and Hospice care received support through the provision of specialized supplies and equipment to meet their individual needs
New Directions: Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County
The objectives of the “Advocacy and Support for Survivors of Domestic, Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence” program at New Directions are to provide: 1) safe housing and advocacy for adults and children who are escaping domestic, intimate partner and sexual violence; 2) hospital accompaniment, hotline information and/or individual advocacy for sexual assault survivors; and, 3) individual advocacy, court accompaniment, education and/or referrals for persons who file law enforcement reports and/or who are victims in domestic violence cases.