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Executive Members

Chairman

Rex Ambrose

Retired

Community Investment Committee Chair

Betsy Hoshaw

Retired / Acacia Academy

Sec/Treasure

Betsy Hoshaw

Alexandra Daniels-Durham

Freedom Financial

Communications Chair

Kevin Lechner

Stellantis

Volunteer Activities Council Chair/Board Chair Elect

Kaleb Hollingsworth

Hollingsworth Lumber

Community Resource Program Chair

Lisa Washington

Minority Health Alliance

Nominating Chair

Jessica Funk

Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union

Board Members

Michael Sargent

Kokomo School Corporation

Amy Benner

Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union

Melissa Domingues

Kelly Goad

Community Volunteer

Lewis Hall

Retired

Chris Smith

Taylor Community School Corporation

Michelle Owens

First Farmers Bank & Trust

Cathy Valcke

Indiana University Kokomo

Weed Widip

UAW Local #1302

Aaron Stanley

Community Howard Regional Health

Donald Koziel

GM

Dave Tocco

USW #2958

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K Camp
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© 2019 United Way Serving Howard and Tipton Counties. All Rights Reserved.

To protect the health of the entire community, we have suspended all walk-in services until Monday, January 4th.

Click here to donate to the United Way COVID-19 Emergency Fund.

If your organization is applying for the COVID-19 Emergency Fund, please fill out the application here.

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, we are no longer accepting tax returns for 2019. If you have already filed your taxes at United Way and have questions, please contact Carman Toler- 765-457-HELP (4357) extension 305. Click here to file your taxes free online.

Click here for the United Way COVID-19 Resource Page.

If you are in need of assistance or have questions, please call us 765-457-4357 or text ACCESS to 85511

Free Tax Preparation Update

Due to the covid 19 restrictions, we are only processing returns for those that have already filed. We will be contacting filers in May. For updates regarding tax service, text ACCESS to 85511 to be added to the text reminder list.

Kindergarten Readiness Grant

This grant is open to both non-profit and for-profit organizations. The only requirement is that the program must work to directly benefit children birth to five years of age. A financial report is required to be considered for funding.

Adult Recess

If play is considered productive for kids, why would it stop being constructive for adults? New research from the National Institute for Play suggests that plays helps sculpts our brains…that sound pretty constructive!

Most complex problems adults face require creative solutions. Play has a direct role in creativity and finding what works to solve these problems. Not only can play jump start our creative problem-solving techniques, it can shake us out of habits that hold us back. So it may sound silly to urge your co-workers and staff to go out and play but the results speak for themselves. Let us bring Adult Recess to your next staff outing or event.

K-Camp

K-Camp is a free summer camp for students with little or no preschool experience. This program is designed to prepare children for their new roles as kindergarten students.

Real Men Read

Real Men Read is a reading program that aspires to mobilize volunteers in the community as readers in early learning centers across Howard County to increase Kindergarten readiness.

Food Pantry Network

In response to increased need and lack of resources, United Way facilitates the Food Pantry Network. Each month pantries meet, visit each other’s facilities and share ideas to stretch resources. Through this network, most local pantries participate in a database sharing program.

School S.U.P.P.L.I.E.S

In August, a coalition of labor unions partner with United Way to provide over 1,000 children with needed supplies to begin school. For one week, volunteers screen families and distribute backpacks, Kleenex, pencils, paper and other items collected or provided by unions and other community groups. Clothing and shoes are also collected and distributed.

Meet Up, Eat Up, Read Up

We kick in when school lets out. At no cost, this collaboration supplies a midday meal to kids under 18 – then we add fun! Every day brings something different; crafts, games, theater, sports. We learned about fire trucks & safety, healthy eating habits, checked out library books, and made new friends. This year, the number of kids eating healthy meals doubled.

Born Learning Trails

Children are learning all the time and turning everyday activities into learning moments so let’s make it fun! Born Learning Trails turn those everyday moments into learning experiences. Research has shown that interacting regularly with young children helps them be better prepared to start school. Here in Howard County, we have two Born Learning Trails! Visit them at Pettit Park School on the north side of the building and in Studebaker Park on the south side of the park.

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