Safety & Basic Needs

Ensuring every family has food, shelter, and safety.

People in our community can only thrive and provide for themselves when they have a roof over their head and the nutrition they need to care for their family or hold down a job. United Way of Sandusky County connects people in need with community resources that provide food, shelter, and emergency assistance.

We are working to ensure that adequate food and safe, affordable housing is more accessible for individuals and families. We want all Sandusky County residents to live in an environment where they feel safe, with improved access to reliable transportation for low-income families.

Programs We Fund

American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio – Sandusky County
  • Disaster Preparedness and Response Program
  • Services to Armed Forces Program
CASA of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties
  • CASA of Sandusky County
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership
  • Senior Meals-On-Wheels
  • Transportation
Sandusky County Public Health
  • Welcome Home Visit / Cribs for Kids Program
Sandusky County Share and Care Center
  • Family Financial Assistance Program
United Way of Sandusky County
  • First Call for Help