City employees post a 30% Increase to United Way!

November 17th, 2009

This year, the City of Bluffton, held its United Way employee campaign.  Cindy Stuff coordinated the activities this year.  One of the perks of contributing was a home-cooked meal (by Cindy) to be served on November 16.  Employees that controibuted $1 per pay were eligible for the meal.  The end result of the campaign this [...]

New United Way website

November 17th, 2009

Working with Nate Reusser of Reusser Designs, United Way of Wells County has developed a new website.  Be sure and explore the new site.  The blog will be incorporated directly into the site – you can Donate Online – the campaign video is available for viewing – and there are several campaign resources all accessible [...]

Battle of the Banks

October 16th, 2009

Last night there was something noisier than a game of basketball happening at the City Gym. The local banks banded together to hold a cornhole tournament and auction – all to benefit the United Way of Wells County and to kickoff their annual giving.
Auctioneers Rudy Frauhiger, Gary Shaw and Isaac Stoller all donated their [...]

MarkleBank Auction

October 13th, 2009

MarkleBank holds an internal auction and many special events that benefit the United Way of Wells and Huntington Counties. Yesterday, was said auction.
Two plates of fudge made and donated by Dorothy Stinson are a perennial favorite and brought quite a bit of interest and dollars. And then, there was the surprise auction item [...]

Campaign KickOff Luncheon

October 12th, 2009

On Thursday, October 8, United Way of Wells County kicked off the 2009 annual campaign.Chairman Tom Kneller announced that the fundraising goal this year would be difficult, but necessary.
Over 60 community and business leaders in Wells County gathered at Lighted Gardens for a luncheon to officially kickoff the campaign season.
Mr. Kneller [...]

Campaign KickOff Luncheon Announced

September 29th, 2009

The 2009 United Way KickOff Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 8 at noon at Lighted Gardens in Ossian. Reservations will be accepted until October 1 and tickets are $12 each.
Campaign Chair Tom Kneller will speak briefly to kickoff the annual campaign – the goal this year is an ambitious $315,000. That [...]

What Page are You On?

September 24th, 2009

United Way of Wells County is pleased to participate with the Wells County Public Library by extending a grant to purchase books to be used in the schools for the One Book One County project. This year’s book is Rocket Boys.

I have read the book, and, as a disclaimer was also [...]

Imagination Library facts

September 20th, 2009

I was able to have breakfast last week with the regional director for the Imagination Library. I learned a lot of very interesting facts associated with the IL.
Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library for her home community if Sevier County in Tennessee in 1995 – it was opened up to other areas in 2000 [...]

How do YOU Live United?

September 14th, 2009

Live United is much more than a slogan – it is a way of life. It is an action – it is what we do. It is not just wearing the shirt – it is living it!
We are looking for individuals who are willing to be recorded on video to tell their story [...]

Career Expo

August 27th, 2009

Wells County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Career Expo on November 5 for high school students. What an awesome opportunity for our students to learn about various careers and opportunities. And what a great opportunity for our local businesses to meet high schoolers.
Again, we are blessed with wonderful things here in Wells [...]