United Way of Oxford, Ohio, and Vicinity

How We Work with Agencies How to Work with United Way: A Guide for Nonprofits United Way of Oxford, Ohio, and Vicinity is a volunteer-led organization that mobilizes the resources and strategic thinking of the nonprofit, private, and public sectors to improve lives, strengthen the community, and build a stronger Oxford and vicinity. Recognizing the unique and valuable role that nonprofit agencies play in our community's overall human service delivery system, we partner with a range of nonprofit organizations -- from large city-wide agencies to small, community-based groups. All agencies hold one thing in common - they serve Oxford and vicinity. Receiving Support Minimum Qualifications for Nonprofits Receiving United Way of Oxford, Ohio, and Vicinity Support To qualify for United Way of Oxford, Ohio, and Vicinity support, an agency must meet certain qualifications. In particular, it must: Be incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation, satisfying all requirements of Ohio state law Be designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization Serve residents living in the Talawanda School District, which includes the city of Oxford and the four townships of Hanover, Milford, Oxford and Reily. Have an active and responsible Board of Directors Have a certified independent financial audit and an IRS 990 tax form, or similar form, if the 990 is not required Have an affirmative action statement and operate by policy and practice without discrimination based on age, race, gender, religion, sexual preference, disability, economic status, cultural heritage or national origin. This shall be true in all respects of the organization's operations, including services to people, selection of board, employment of staff and volunteers, and purchase of supplies Comply with all provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Agencies must apply or renew requests for funding each year. Applications must be received no later than early April for consideration. Agency selection and budget determination are accomplished by the efforts of two volunteer committees - Social Service Committee, which makes recommendations at the May Board of Directors meeting, and the Budget Committee, which reports at the June board meeting. List of Partner Agencies Alcohol & Chemical Abuse Council American Red Cross, Greater Cincinnati Chapter Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Butler County Catholic Social Service Community Adult Day Services Community Counseling & Crisis Center Family Resource Center Help Me Grow LifeSpan, Inc. MHMH Non-Emergency Medical Transport Oxford College Corner Clinic Oxford Community Choice Pantry Oxford Senior Citizens, Inc. Oxford Talawanda Dental Service PARACHUTE (Butler County Special Advocates) PUSH (People United for Self Help) SANE (Sexual Abuse Nurse Examiners) SELF (Supports to Encourage Low-Income Families) Senior Citizens, Inc. (Reily Township Meals on Wheels) Shared Harvest Foodbank, Inc. Sojourner Recovery  Services, Inc. Southwestern Ohio Serenity Hall, Inc. YMCA/Dove House Shelter for Women If you would like to apply for funding for 2009, please fill out and submit our Agency Application by March 4th, 2008.