About Us
About United Way of Sandusky County
We unite people and resources to build a stronger community.
Our Mission
We unite people and resources to build a stronger community.
Vision
We will be champions of our community, empowering individuals and improving lives, while striving for IDEALS that facilitate lasting, positive change.
Neighbors, partners, and volunteers coming together to support Sandusky County.
Our IDEALS Values
We practice care, compassion, and honesty in the stewardship of resources and relationships entrusted to us by our community.
We value each person’s unique gifts that strengthen our community through individual experiences, skills, and resources.
We focus on achieving high standards of organizational excellence and are committed to achieving our mission and vision.
We ensure effective, responsible, equitable, and ethical management of the resources given to us by our community.
We present a strong, united voice that inspires people to build a better, more self-sufficient community.
We work collaboratively and strategically to address pressing local health and human service needs and create a caring, responsive community.
What We Do
United Way of Sandusky County funds local programs that touch thousands of lives and create lasting change right here in our community.
We take the lead in tackling our community’s toughest challenges. Working with community leaders and partners, we identify areas of systemic need and invest in programs that truly improve lives in Sandusky County.
We believe every student deserves to feel the joy of reading, every senior deserves the joy of companionship, every parent deserves the joy of financial stability, and every family should feel the joy of a warm meal.
To break cycles of poverty, school dropouts, and poor health, we bring together businesses, labor, nonprofits, and advocates to find common ground and create opportunities for those who need it most.