United Way of Greater Lorain County partnered with the Lorain County Educational Service Center and H&R Block for another successful `Fill the Bus' drive. School supply drop off dates & locations were posted throughout the summer and the citizens of Lorain county really came out to help students.
Christine Matusik-Plas, Director of Community Impact at United Way of Greater Lorain County is Recognized as one of Crain’s Notable Women in Non-Profit
Because of Christine Matusik-Plas’ efforts, United Way of Greater Lorain County has more than 150 collaborative partners.
The Southside Pride Community Collaborative bussed 20 elementary and middle school students from South Elyria to Columbus for the Ohio State Spring Game and a tour of the Ohio State campus on Saturday, April 13th.
The Ready Set Go to Kindergarten Community Collaborative hosted local families at their March Into Kindergarten event on March 2nd.
As part of their On Track for Kindergarten program, OberlinKids offers annual screenings to any child between ages birth to 5-years-old that resides in the Oberlin City School District. The developmental, social and emotional, play-based screenings are now able to be completed online by the child's parent or guardian, or with the OberlinKids Coordinator at either the Oberlin Public Library or the OberlinKids office (23 Eric Nord Way, Suite 9 in Oberlin).
