March 1-31, 2010: Harvest for Hunger is a community-wide campaign that helps raise food and funds to help re-stock food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters throughout Crawford, Erie, Huron and Lorain counties.  The 2009 campaign raised a record $127,000!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The 5th annual Generous Helpings: A Culinary Benefit will be held Sunday, October 3, 2010.  join members from your community for the 5th annual Generous Helpings event, featuring signature dishes of our premier area chefs; complimenting wines and ales; and live music from Roots of American Music— as well as an exciting silent auction filled with oneof- a-kind items and experiences!

 

In 2009 Holiday Cheer celebrated 26 years of helping families at-risk for hunger in Lorain County during the holidays. Lorain County residents came through again and raised over $35,000 and help thousands of families at-risk for hunger.  Many thanks to Burger King, “Gold Country” WOBL 1320AM, “Kool Kat” Oldies WDLW 1380AM and the many donors who contributed.

United Way’s 2009 Day of Caring will be held on multiple days in September and is an opportunity for companies and individuals to come together and make a real, positive difference in their communities.  Nearly 800 employees of businesses and companies take part in the annual event at two dozen non-profit agencies throughout the area.