United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan Counties

2-1-1

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 aren't 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. 2-1-1 allows callers to connect with resources with one phone call rather than calling multiple numbers before finding the service that is needed or even going without the service entirely. 2-1-1 staff is trained in referring callers to the resources they need and helping them with any questions about those resources, while also connecting donors and volunteers to agencies that need their help. Callers can use 2-1-1 to connect to any of a number of social services, including basic needs such as food banks and shelters, health resources

May-23-2008

Tax Rebates and Giving

Tax Rebates and Giving Beginning in May 2008 over 130 million people will receive a one-time tax rebate check from the IRS totaling over 10 billion dollars. For many recipients this rebate will be an unexpected source of additional discretionary income. The United Way of Muskingum, Perry and Morgan County would please ask that you consider using this additional discretionary income as a charitable contribution. Please read the following example as to how you can receiv

Upcoming Events

Anchor Glass Container Charity Car Show
1555 Fairview Road
July 5, 2008
Registration 10:00 am-3:00 pm
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It's time for Wendy's and WHIZ AM-FM-TV's Lace Up for Kids. If you or someone in your business would like to volunteer to help distribute shoes to the children of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties, please contact the United Way.

Lace Up for Kids
Perry County
August 1, 2008 - Application Deadline
August 7, 2008 - Set Up Day
Shoe Distribution Friday, August 8, 2008 First United Methodist Church, 126 High Street, New Lexington

Lace Up for Kids
Morgan County
August 8, 2008 - Application Deadline
August 14, 2008 - Set Up Day
Shoe Distribution Fr

Financial Stability Partnership

“The Financial Stability Partnership helps hard-working families in Muskingum County become financially stable and take the next steps to long-term independence.” The Financial Stability Partnership is working hard to bring financial programs and resources to the residents of Muskingum County. We have three subcommittees to pursue specific issues: Taxes and EITC, Financial Literacy, and Foreclosure Prevention. The Steering Committee is looking at community indicators that will be used to track changes over the next year, five years, and ten years. These will help determine what issues to look at, what programs to develop and tell us if our efforts are making a lasting difference in the community. Taxes and EITC: Tax season wrapped up April 12th and was incredibly successful. Our volunteers completed 274 federal tax returns and 109 state returns for a total of $251,965 in ref