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READY TO JOIN THE GAME?
STEP ONE:
Click here to download and print a gameboard, or pick one up from any official location.
STEP TWO:
Make a gift of $5.00 or more to United Way of Greater Lorain County to collect Philanthropy Place and your first entry into the grand prize drawing!
STEP THREE:
Visit each of the featured locally owned small businesses to earn a sticker towards that property set. Each completed color property set earns you an additional entry into the grand prize drawing! Plus, you can earn a BONUS ENTRY by completing a volunteer shift at the Stephen J. Ross Volunteer Engagement Hub located at United Way!
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THE TASTY TRAIL
Inspired by wellness principles, world travel, and a passion for helping people live vibrant lives, the café serves chef-inspired meals made with real ingredients and thoughtful preparation.
Oberlin's first late-night eats spot! Open five nights a week and as late as 3 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. At Uptown Pizza, every pie gets handled with the respect they'd give to feeding their own family.
Ship to Shore Coffee, Books & Records in Lorain
Come for the coffee, stay for the community! Lorain's coolest coffee shop offers a wide variety of your favorite drinks, the best tunes on vinyl, and the best collection of books!
RETAIL ROW
Custom and personalized gifts perfect for that friend or family member who's tough to shop for! Check out the brand new storefront at the Shoppes in Elyria!
Szabo Apparel Co. in Vermilion
Looking to represent your favorite High School Football Team? Or maybe a Cleveland sports super fan? Szabo Apparel is the spot for you!
BEVERAGE BOULEVARD
Free from loud music and distractions, you can enjoy handcrafted food and drinks in an atmosphere that's a haven for genuine connection!
The Wine Room & Tavern in Avon
Nestled in Avon, our space is perfect for unwinding after a long day or celebrating life’s special moments with expertly curated wine, margs, mimosas, and beer!
Speak of the Devil Cocktails in Lorain
Craft cocktails, live music, whiskey, wine, and the kind of nights that get away from you.
OFFICIAL RULES
HOW TO PLAY
- Pick up an official Philanthropoly gameboard at United Way of Greater Lorain County or a participating business, or print one at uwloraincounty.org/givinggame.
- Make a gift of $5.00 or more to United Way of Greater Lorain County to complete Philanthropy Place and earn one entry into the $1,000 cash grand prize drawing.
- Qualifying gifts include one-time, recurring, and workplace campaign contributions made or pledged between September 14 and December 11, 2026. United Way of Greater Lorain County will verify gifts when the gameboard is submitted.
- Additional entries may be earned by visiting the businesses on the gameboard and making a qualifying purchase to collect each location's official sticker. Each completed property set (Retail Row, Tasty Trail, Beverage Boulevard) earns one additional entry.
- Earn one bonus entry by completing a volunteer shift with United Way of Greater Lorain County at the Stephen J. Ross Volunteer Engagement Hub. (Note that signing up for a shift does not earn an entry; you must attend and complete the shift.)
A completed gameboard can earn up to five entries. One entry for a qualifying gift to United Way of Greater Lorain County, one for each property set, and one for a completed volunteer shift.
No entries will be awarded if Philanthropy Place has not been earned by making a qualifying gift to United Way of Greater Lorain County.
HOW TO ENTER
Submit your gameboard after making your qualifying gift, whether or not you complete any additional property sets. You can:
Email a clear photo of your gameboard to general@uwloraincounty.org;
Mail your original gameboard to United Way of Greater Lorain County, 642 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44052
ENTRY DEADLINE
Gameboard must be recieved by 11:59p.m. on December 11, 2026. Late submissions are not eligible. The winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries and notified on December 14, 2026.
ADDITIONAL RULES
- Each participant may submit only one gameboard.
- Only official Philanthropoly gameboards and stickers distributed by participating businesses are eligible. Stickers may not be transferred between participants.
- Lost, damaged, altered, or counterfeit gameboards may be disqualified.
- United Way of Greater Lorain County reserves the right to verify all qualifying gifts, purchases, and volunteer shifts completed for entry.
- By participating, entrants grant United Way of Greater Lorain County permission to use submitted photos, names, and likenesses for promotional purposes unless otherwise requested.
- Particpation constitutes acceptance of these rules, which may change at the discretion of United Way of Greater Lorain County.