Funded Programs

2025-2026 Funded Programs

At United Way of Defiance County, we work to create a stronger community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through the support of our partner agencies and programs, we are advancing Healthy Community, Community Resiliency, Financial Security, and Youth Opportunity across Defiance County.

Learn more below about the organizations making a difference every day and the meaningful work happening throughout our community. Together, we are creating lasting change.

 

Healthy Community Programs

Counseling
The Center for Child and Family Advocacy
My Plate Program
Defiance County Health Department
Summer Food Program
Hicksville Community Service Center
Equine Assisted Services
Lily Creek Farms
Path Center Soup Kitchen & Transportation
NOCAC
Summer Food Program
NOCAC
School Programming & 5K Walk & Run
One Step at a Time
Emergency Medicine Assistance
Ravens Care
Serenity Haven
Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio
Serenity Spring
Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio
Backpack Buddy
United Way of Defiance County
Feeding Success
United Way of Defiance County

Healthy Community Programs

Counseling
The Center for Child and Family Advocacy
My Plate Program
Defiance County Health Department
Summer Food Program
Hicksville Community Service Center
Equine Assisted Services
Lily Creek Farms
Serenity Haven
Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio
Serenity Spring
Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio
Backpack Buddy
United Way of Defiance County
Feeding Success
United Way of Defiance County
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Youth Opportunity Programs

Kindergarten Camp
United Way of Defiance County
Scouting America Programs
Black Swamp Area Council, Boy Scouts
Earn While You Learn
CPC Women’s Health Resource
Project Respect School Programming
CPC Women’s Health Resource
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
United Way of Defiance County

Youth Opportunity Programs

Kindergarten Camp
United Way of Defiance County
Scouting America Programs
Black Swamp Area Council, Boy Scouts
Earn While You Learn
CPC Women’s Health Resource
Project Respect School Programming
CPC Women’s Health Resource
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
United Way of Defiance County
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Financial Security Programs

Ignite Academy
Defiance Dream Center
Legal Assistance
Legal Aid of Northwest Ohio
Financial Opportunity Center
NOCAC

Financial Security Programs

Ignite Academy
Defiance Dream Center
Legal Assistance
Legal Aid of Northwest Ohio
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Community Resiliency Programs

House of Ruth
The Center for Child and Family Advocacy
Kinship Lantern of Hope
Children's Lantern
Operation Clean Duds
Free Laundry Program
Emergency Utility Assistance
Ravens Care
Emergency Shelter
Ravens Care
Homelessness Prevention
Ravens Care
Emergency Assistance
St. Vincent De Paul Society
Defiance Rides
United Way of Defiance County

Community Resiliency Programs

House of Ruth
The Center for Child and Family Advocacy
Kinship Lantern of Hope
Children's Lantern
Operation Clean Duds
Free Laundry Program
Emergency Shelter
Ravens Care
Emergency Assistance
St. Vincent De Paul Society
Defiance Rides
United Way of Defiance County
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Give with a Lasting Impact:

United Way of Defiance County Endowment Fund: Ensures that the United Way of Defiance County will leave a legacy for future generations, in addition to funding projects and programs today. Many donors are passionate about leaving a long-term legacy, in addition to sharing today’s dollars. This will assist in fulfilling the donor’s passion, as well as touching more lives today, tomorrow, and in the future.

Printable List of all 2025-2026 Funded Programs

Ways to donate:

Will out a Pledge Form or donate online by credit card. You can allocate your donation to a specific program on the pledge form or note this under "special instructions" when you donate online.