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"Cause-Marketing" is on Upswing
Now, more than ever, businesses are realizing the power behind marketing while also supporting a non-profit organization. A trend that started in the 90's is now a common and expected marketing approach. Using marketing dollars to support a cause shows potential and current customers that you care about your community. Cause-marketing is also a creative way to be visible on posters, flyers, Websites and t-shirts. 
 
And, wow...do we have a marketing opportunity for you!
 
Sponsoring Car Tunes on Main is an opportunity to establish a marketing partnership that results in a better community for all. Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. agrees. They are the largest contributor to Car Tunes on Main. We are also grateful to Whirlpool, Great Scot, and Flag City Online for major sponsorships. Additional supporters include ACME Beverage, Findlay Publishing (WFIN/WKXA/The Courier), Hancock Federal Credit Union and Mix 96.7/WBVI. They have all determined that this event is worthy of a marketing investment. For a full list of sponsors, go to cartunesonmain.org.
 
Marketing partnerships are available at many affordable levels. Consider using some of your marketing budget to advance the common good, while exposing your business to thousands of potential customers. Findlay has a long standing tradition of car shows and Car Tunes on Main is an event that involves the entire community
 
Click for a Car Tunes on Main Sponsorship Brochure. 
Car Tunes on Main


2-1-1 Progress Being Made
On June 10, local individuals representing city and county 2-1-1government, social service agencies, and both the public and private sector, gathered to establish the "Hancock County 2-1-1 Collaborative". The group selected Keith DuVernay, President & CEO of United Way, as chair and United Way as the fiscal agent for 2-1-1. The 2-1-1 Collaborative has also set a target date to have the initial set up completed in 90 days, with full implementation by the end of 2008. The Hancock County 2-1-1 Collaborative has named the following individuals to the implementation team: 
 
Becky Smith, Hancock County Sheriff's Office
Kim Hiett, ADAMHS Board of Hancock County
Marty Rothey, Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
Sammie Rhoades, Hope House & United Way partner agencies
John Urbanski, Hancock County Agency on Aging & non-United Way agencies
Jim Barker, City of Findlay
Gary Valentine, Hancock County Emergency Management Agency 
Phillip Riegle, Hancock County  Commissioners
Kathleen Crates, Findlay City Schools
Judy Wauford, Hancock County Job & Family Service
Jeanette Hrovatich, United Way of Greater Toledo/2-1-1
Keith DuVernay, United Way of Hancock County 

Thank you to these community members and more who are showing their support for the 2-1-1 initiative.




Updated "No Wrong Door" Directory Available

Although 2-1-1 is on its way to Hancock County, there is another resource available right now for helping people. 

For many years, social service agencies in Hancock County have collaborated to bring No Wrong Door to our community. The mission of No Wrong Door is to make information and resources available with one call to any of the member agencies.
  
This directory is not only helpful for those in the social service field, but is also helpful for businesses providing direct customer service such as banks, coffee houses, doctor's offices or anyone else interacting with community members. It is also a resource for employers to have available for employees who need a social service agency. 
 
Click here to view and print the most recent "No Wrong Door" Directory.









Upcoming Events
Join us for Jeanne Rustic's Retirement Open House
Fri., June 27
3-5 p.m. at the United Way Office, 245 Stanford Pkwy.
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Mark Your Calendars! Sat., Aug. 23
 
This year's event will be the United Way Community Kickoff. Cars and tunes, all day long! Community cruise, downtown car show (open to all cars), Danger Brothers concert and so much more!

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Community Healing Picnic
 
Enjoy an old-fashioned picnic, free and open to the public, to honor the resilience of our community after recent floods.
 
June 29, 2-5 p.m.
Riverbend Park
Findlay/Hancock County
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