SIDNEY — “The Spirit of Generosity” is ringing true in Shelby County.During Thursday’s Shelby County United Way finale luncheon, President and CEO Scott Barr predicted the final total of the campaign will exceed what was raised in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.“We are in year two of the pandemic,” said Barr. “And […]

Week 7 Campaign Update: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a Shelby County United Way and Shelby County Libraries sponsored program, has been in Shelby County for over six years with over 165,023 books mailed to participants since the program’s inception. This program sends an age and developmentally appropriate book every month until their fifth birthday, totaling […]

Week 6 Campaign Update: The Shelby County United Way and the Workforce Partnership of Shelby County has collaborated and hired a high school career coach, Kelly Edwards. She works with the students that are graduating and entering the work force and makes recommendations to local employers that are hiring, of which most are funding partners […]

Week 5 Campaign Update: Last year was challenging for our partner agencies who saw an increase in clients that placed higher demands on their staff and services.  Significant increases were seen in areas of victimization, domestic violence, food insecurity, and created challenges for many in substance abuse recovery. The 2021 campaign theme is “The Spirit […]

Week 4 Campaign Update: POWER, the Shelby County United Way Women’s Initiative group, is fulfilling their mission to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families in Shelby County.  Since 2014, POWER has allocated over $99,000 back into the community through fund raisers and membership dues. Established in 2013 with just 23 […]

Week 3 Campaign Update: The Shelby County United Way continues to invest locally in many faith-based organizations with over $575,000 allocated last year alone.  Eight of our partner agencies have faith-based missions.  In addition, 10 grants were awarded to organizations that are faith based as well. The SCUW board reflects the values of our community.  […]

Week 2 Campaign Update: “The Spirit of Generosity” 2021 Shelby County United Way campaign theme continues through our new partner agency; Mercy Mission House, states President and CEO Scott Barr. “We are proud to partner with the Mercy Mission House to bring Emergency Shelter programming to Shelby County. The Shelby County United Way awarded $150,000 […]

Week 1 Campaign Update: As the Shelby County United Way launches their 64th annual campaign with the theme, The Spirit of Generosity, we want to recognize and thank the partner agencies that not only served, but met the community’s needs in a challenging 2020. The 27 partner agencies served over 18,000 clients last year, an […]

Published by Sidney Daily News SIDNEY — Josh Koltak, Shelby County United Way 2021 Campaign chair, has announced the volunteer team to lead the 64th United Way fall campaign. The theme this year is “The Spirit of Generosity.” Koltak, Duane Gaier, Large Manufacturing Division leader, and Scott Barr, president of the Shelby County United Way, […]

Week 6 Campaign Update: The Shelby County United Way is a local organization with an independent local governing board. The organization follows all government and national best practices for financial stewardship and governing. The local board sets policies and evaluates new programs and initiatives for the community. Agency Allocation Funding is determined by using both […]