United Way-Erie County

About

UWEC advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life, by focusing on the areas of education, income and health.

Story

Erie County Senior Center - The Erie County Senior Center is a multi-faceted service and activity center providing opportunities for the senior citizens of Erie County. Educational and recreational programs are provided for active individuals, as well as essential services to home bound seniors enabling them to maintain their independence and remain in their own homes. For more information: http://www.eriesenior.org/

The Volunteer Center - The Volunteer Center of Erie County is able to work towards their mission of mobilizing people and resources to deliver solutions to community problems by connecting people with opportunities to serve, and promoting volunteering on national days of service through the generous support of the United Way of Erie County. For more information: http://www.thevolunteercenter.com/

Mission

To create the organized capacity for people to care for one another.

"The United Way of Erie County, Ohio, although a member of United Way Worldwide for its marketing and support services, is an independent nonprofit organization operating in Erie County for the benefit of the community. We serve the communities of Sandusky, Castalia, Milan, Huron, Vermilion, Berlin Heights, Bellevue, Bay View and Kelleys Island."