Results are coming in...

It's that busy time in the United Way campaign when campaign packets are rolling right in.

We are currently at 30 %! To date we have raised $111,712!

If you have not been asked to give, please contact our office. (Or donate online at http://www.coshoctonunitedway.org/) In these tough times, our campaign is as important as ever! The needs are great and are programs are helping to make a difference to the lives our our friends and neighbors in Coshocton County! Any donation you can make is most appreciated!

In addition to the 20 amazing agencies we support and work with all year around,

the United Way is also making a difference in our community with these programs:

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

This program is being introduced to Coshocton County children from birth to 5 years old. Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child's name directly to your home. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a FREE GIFT to our children. Registration forms can be picked up at the United Way office, both libraries, Maternal/Child Health Clinic, the WIC office and the Help ME Grow office.

Familywize Discount Prescription Card Program

Anyone that has a prescription that is not being covered by insurance, Medicare or Medicaid is encouraged to pick up a Discount Card from your United Way office. No personal information is needed to receive the card and one card is good for an entire family. The average savings from these cards is 25%. Since United Way started this program in April of 2007, Coshocton County residents have saved over $27,000! Call our office for more details. 622-4567.

United Way of Coshocton County is making a difference in our community. Please contact the office if you have any questions or would like to volunteer with any of our programs.

The great group of employees over at the Coshocton County Board of Health collectively put together a lovely luncheon to raise funds for the United Way.

Employees from the building and all over came to enjoy the great soups, breads and desserts.

Thank you to this group for all of your hard work and to everyone who came to support their efforts!

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross of Coshocton County put on their first Armed Services Ball this past Saturday night at the Coshocton Armory. The event was very well attended and was a delightful evening.

The evening highlighted the services that the Red Cross provides to the families of military. Red Cross is the only means to contact a solideir in the case of an emergency.

The Coshocton Hospital (Dave Powers & crew) served a delightful meal.

And the Coshocton Big Band entertained the guest with great music. Congratulations to the Red Cross and it's volunteers who put on a very nice fundraising event.

CASCO

Amie Bair is the United Way's Employee Campaign Manager at Classic Auto Supply this year. She is getting everyone in the campaign spirit by filling their stomachs. Each Friday, employees have had the opportunity to buy lunch at work with the profits going to CASCO's United Way campaign. Here's a picture of Amie (right) and one of CASCO's owners, Betsy Brown (left), serving up some delicious spaghetti.

School campaigns are going strong this year. Here are a few pictures of what is being done in the city schools.

South Lawn Elementary had a pumpkin decorating contest. Students and faculty can vote on their favorite pumpkin by using their change. Check out these awesome pumpkins...

Way to go!

At Central Elementary this neat display was on the art door.

The Students and teachers got in the campaign spirit by a fun game of volleyball. Students who donated to the United Way to take their shot at beating the teachers on this beautiful fall afternoon! What a fun way to LIVE UNITED!

Kick Off

The 2008-09 was kicked off by another great event. The "Taste of Coshocton County" was held on August 28th at the Lake Park Pavilion. Thanks to a great Kick Off committee, the hard working partner agencies, a fantastic group of board members and 500 of our community members, the event was a true success!

18 food vendors from around our county showed off their favorite foods.

Entertainment was provided by the Union Recreation Cheerleaders...Union Spirit. They rallied the crowd with United Way cheers. What cuties!

Miss Jennifer's Elite Dance Force strutted their stuff and danced their way into many hearts. What talented groups we had that night!

14 Longaberger baskets were given to 14 lucky participants in the basket raffle. Each agency creatively designed a basket and filled it with tons of great items.

The evening was a huge success! We raised over $4,000 in one evening, but more important, we came together as a community to kick off the campaign and Live United!