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This month, United Way is proud to officially launch a powerful new initiative: United for ALICE—a movement dedicated to supporting hardworking families who are struggling to make ends meet. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed—households that earn above the federal poverty level but still cannot afford basic necessities like housing, food, childcare, healthcare, and transportation. While these families are often overlooked, the reality is staggering:

This May, the United Way of Jefferson County is taking its mission directly into the heart of the community through a new initiative called United to Serve — a month-long community tour designed to bring people together around local restaurants, meaningful conversations, and life-changing impact. Throughout the month, United Way Executive Director Marci Snyder-Crawford will be stepping out from behind the desk and into restaurants across Jefferson County, serving guests, meet

A spirit of friendly competition and community impact is set to take center stage May 11–15 as the United Way of Jefferson County launches its inaugural Most United School Challenge. Four local schools — Edison Local, Catholic Central, Buckeye Local, and Indian Creek — are stepping forward to take part in a week-long initiative focused on service, generosity, and student leadership. More than just a competition, the challenge encourages students to live out the values of comp

Participants in Saturday's Battle of the Ballroom included, from left, front, Joe Wallace and Tricia Truax, second runner-up; Tiffany Luckino and Caleb Cooper, winners of the Glitter Ball Trophy; and Cassidy Sansone and Mike Biasi, first runner-up; back, Samantha Ebert and Eric Timmons, People's Choice Award; Joel John and Ruari Stoll, Judge's Choice Award; Lydia Boyd and Jason Lucarelli, Judge's Choice Award; and James Lash and Kaylee Miller, Judge's Choice Award. Proceeds r

Attending Wednesday's meeting were, from left, Bobbyjon and Pam Bauman, representatives of the Sycamore Youth Center; Marci Snyder-Crawford, executive director of the United Way; and Jim Baber, a Sycamore Center board member. The United Way of Jefferson County has officially launched its 2026 allocations process—an important and impactful effort that brings together local nonprofits, community leaders, and volunteers with one shared goal: strengthening Jefferson County. Spann