Jenna Hull talks about the changes going on at the United Way and how the organization is helping to facilitate several community projects, including housing and poverty, as well as its staples like the annual campaign and The Good News of Christmas.
United Way of Adams County
MRN THIS WEEK: Community Needs Assessment
Maggie Strong updates us on the United Way of Adams County’s community needs assessment and how it sets up other studies regarding housing, workforce and other civic issues.
DAILY MUDDY: UNITED WAY AND HALLOWEEN
Ashley keeps her cat ears on to talk about her favorite parts of Halloween, then talks about the United Way of Adams County and raising money for great causes.
United Way of Adams County announces implementation of Community Needs Plan
QUINCY — The United Way of Adams County, Blessing Health System and the Adams County Health Department completed a community needs assessment in late 2021. This assessment, along with a facilitated compression planning session, was used to develop a three-year community needs plan. “This assessment is intended to inform a plan to address the concerns, […]
United Way of Adams County to be host of event showcasing critical community resources
QUINCY — United Way of Adams County is the host of a multi-agency resource center event on Tuesday, July 26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center, 639 York. It will highlight resources available in Adams County. This free event is open to community members who want to […]
Ask MRN: Can you explain what 211 is? And why doesn’t Quincy have it?
Dear MRN: Can you explain what 211 is? And why doesn’t Quincy have it? What needs to happen for Quincy to get it? 211 is an easy-to-remember telephone number assigned by the Federal Communications Commission to streamline access to health and human services. 211 is available on a 24-hour basis. It connects residents to a […]
United Way of Adams County offers free online tax filing tool
QUINCY — United Way of Adams County wants people and families who have yet to file their 2021 tax returns to know a no-cost option is still available through MyFreeTaxes.com, a free United Way service. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, an annual United Way of Adams County service that processes people’s income tax returns […]
Nominations needed for Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award
QUINCY — United Way of Adams County and the Rotary Club of Quincy annually present the Joe Bonansinga Community Service Award to a person who exemplifies the highest standards of community service. Named after its first recipient in 1998, the award honors community leaders who demonstrate: A high level of service and leadership by example. […]
United Way Worldwide creates ‘United for Ukraine Relief Fund’
QUINCY — In accordance with the United Way Mission of mobilizing the caring power of communities for the common good, United Way Worldwide — the parent organization of United Way of Adams County — is launching the “United for Ukraine Fund” in response to the urgent and growing humanitarian crisis. More than one million people […]
Blessing Health System gives $110,000 to United Way of Adams County campaign
QUINCY — Blessing Health System closed its fund drive to support the 2021 United Way of Adams County campaign on Feb. 3 by presenting a check to United Way leaders for $110,000. The amount represents a corporate gift and employee donations. Once a United Way agency itself many years ago, Blessing Health System and its […]
United Way needs help with shopping, wrapping gifts for Good News of Christmas campaign
QUINCY — United Way of Adams County is asking for assistance during the holiday season at its Good News of Christmas volunteer center inside the Quincy Town Center. Monetary donations are being accepted, and volunteers are needed to help wrap and shop for gifts. “Bring your family, friends, church group, co-workers or just yourself and […]
