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UWDC and the Odon Winkelpleck Public Library have partnered up to implement a reading trail at Odon Park!  UWDC has fully funded this project and it's expected to be completed by next month!   Children will be able to follow along with the story and engage back with the library through story book questions, activities, and prizes!  We can't wait to see the finished project! 

We are proud to announce that we were able to secure $20,000 to go towards the All-Inclusive Playground at Long Fellow Park! We have partnered up with Comforting Hearts to make this project happen and the best part about it is our funds will be matched dollar for dollar through another grant they've received!

Daviess Community Hospistal's chili cookoff event for Campaign 2022.  The hospital raised $5,000 in employee giving and events, plus $2,000 for their corporate gift.  Thank you DCH for your ongoing support and partnership for the last 20 years!

Board members Steve Sacksteder, Jordan Sherman, Eric Lane, and AJ Miles participated on behalf of the United Way of Daviess County Team!

Our Safety and Awareness program has served over 50 seniors, providing resources such as sharps containers, medication lock boxes, deactivation kits, and brochures with helpful information inside.   The City of Washington, City of Odon, and law enforcement have attended sessions with us to share their insight and expertise with the groups.   We've received nearly 100% positive feedback about the program.  Seniors reported that they learned something new that they didn't know before the safety…

  United Way of Daviess County partnered with the City of Washington in 2020 and fully funded the new playground at LongFellow Park.  Funds were made possible by and in honor of Ms. Virginia Adams.   

Thank you to Ben Miller at Camp Illiana who was gracious enough to host our board and staff retreat again. Also, thanks to Megan Gilmore from Larks Song Academy for presenting to us.  We enjoyed our afternoon working together and focusing on United Way's vision. 

United Way of Daviess County and Washington Community Schools have been long-term partners and in 2021 the KinderCamp and Bedtime in a Box programs ran, serving 60 children. The Bedtime in a Box Pre and Post Survey Answers: Does your child have a set bedtime? pre 79.31% yes, post 97.37% yes Do you currently have a bedtime routine or schedule for your child/family? pre 72.41%, post 89.47% Do you feel Bedtime in a Box has been beneficial for your family? 94.74% Kindercamp: Students flagged with 4…