Get Involved

Join Us and Make a Difference

You become part of the solution when you get involved with United Way of Greater Toledo. Whether through giving, advocacy or volunteering, there are numerous ways for you to engage with United Way.

Join an Affinity Group

When you join an affinity group you join a network of philanthropic individuals who share a common interest – improving the lives of adults, families and children. Affinity groups give you the opportunity to deepen your involvement with United Way of Greater Toledo and do more for our communities.

AALC

African American Leadership Council

Community leaders working to positively impact the African American community.

Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders

Young professionals who seize opportunities to shape the future of philanthropy.

Continue United

Continue United

Connecting retired and near-retired individuals with volunteer and philanthropic opportunities.

Women's Initiative

Women's Initiative

Networks and mobilizes women to become leaders, philanthropists and advocates.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Get Involved With Your Local Community

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Lucas County

Using a data-driven Collective Impact Model to create long-term change in Lucas County.

Ottawa County

Supporting Ottawa County programs and initiatives focused on local community change.

Wood County

Bringing the people of Wood County together to make success an option for everyone.

Who We Are

Find out more about our history, our DEI Statement and meet the UW team driving our mission to improve lives.

Latest News

Access our Media Kit and catch up on the latest from our organization through news releases, articles and videos connected to our community initiatives.

United Way and Community Partners Celebrate 211 Week

United Way and Community Partners Celebrate 211 Week

United Way to Accept Applications for Community Grants

United Way to Accept Applications for Community Grants

UWGT’s United for the Holidays to distribute 550 Thanksgiving Meal Kits

UWGT’s United for the Holidays to distribute 550 Thanksgiving Meal Kits

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Careers

United Way of Greater Toledo is a nonprofit organization that invests in community programs in the areas of education, financial stability, health and housing. View the current job openings at our organization.

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Our Latest Blog Posts

Four Reasons You Should Volunteer with a Nonprofit

Four Reasons You Should Volunteer with a Nonprofit

"Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer."...

United Way’s Strategy for Improving the Community

United Way’s Strategy for Improving the Community

Here at United Way, we’re busy awarding the next three...

Stories of Hope: Legal Help for a Pregnant Woman

Stories of Hope: Legal Help for a Pregnant Woman

It had been months since Tiffany's water pipe had broken,...

reports&policies

Reports & Policies

United Way of Greater Toledo has completed all required reporting requirements for United Way Worldwide. View our organization's full reports and policies.

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Get Involved

When you Live United, you are changing your community for the better. Learn more about the many ways you can make a difference with us.

Affinity Groups

Working together to help our community.

Tocqueville Society

Join an exclusive group of philanthropic minds who prioritize investing in positive community change.

Planned Giving

Including United Way of Greater Toledo in your estate plan helps support our work for future generations.

Workplace Campaign

Creating employee engagement through local giving.

Advocate

Connect to resources and events that empower you to use your voice to support important health and human policies that affect your community.

Volunteer

There are various needs throughout our community. If your agency is in need of volunteer support, or if you are looking for new volunteer opportunities, click the link below for more information about United Way community volunteering.

Events

Experience our community work and help drive change by participating in our upcoming cause-focused events.

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Your United Way stacked

Our Work

United Way of Greater Toledo serves Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties. Learn more about Your United Way and the important work we do to support our local communities.

United Way 211

United Way 211 is a free 24-hour-a-day information and referral service. You can access our services via chat, text, dialing 211, or by searching our Community Resource Database.

OurDataInitiative

Community Data

We are transforming community change through data-driven impact. Our data collection and analysis serves to best inform and benefit our local communities. See our success measures in Education, Financial Stability, Health and Housing.

Community Impact

Our human services nonprofit fights to strengthen education, financial stability, health and housing resources for every child, adult and family. By uniting the caring power of people through giving, advocating and volunteering, together, we can tackle our community’s toughest issues.

Community Partners

United Way of Greater Toledo is proud to support 60 programs and 50 community partners across Lucas, Ottawa and Wood counties. Learn more about the vital community programs we fund and support.