Orrville Area United Way announces 2024 grant recipients

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Orrville Area United Way

Orrville Area United Way (OAUW) announced the recipients of its 2024 grants..

At the January meeting, the board unanimously approved the allocation of funds to various organizations serving the Dalton, Marshallville and Orrville area.

Recipients are:

  • Orrville Area Boys & Girls Club - KidStop & Teen Center: $104,500

  • Salvation Army Orrville Maiwurm Service Center - Emergency Assistance: $70,000

  • Viola Startzman Clinic – Healthcare for the Underserved: $45,000

  • OneEighty – Addiction Treatment & Emergency Shelter: $45,000

  • Wayne County Children’s Advocacy Center – Core Services: $34,000

  • WCSCC Aspire – Aspire Learning Center Orrville: $30,000

  • OHuddle – Mentorship at Orrville City Schools & WCSCC: $25,000

  • Orrville YMCA – Childcare & Senior Programming: $17,000

  • Aultman Orrville – Serenity Program: $15,000

  • NAMI Wayne & Holmes Counties – MOCA House: $9,000

  • Dalton CARE Team: $5,500

  • Donations designated to other non-profits: $33,098

Additionally, OAUW continues to support seven direct service Percy Programs, filling gaps where services are not met by other nonprofits, with a total of $48,500 allocated.

The grant funding process began with the CommUNITY Campaign Kick-off in August, driven by campaign cabinet volunteers who engage individuals and businesses in supporting OAUW's mission. The campaign exceeded its goal, raising an $711,000.

In determining the allocation of donations, OAUW adheres to a community-focused funding process. The Citizens Review Committee (CRC) evaluates grant applications. The review includes a weighted scorecard and a local focus, ensuring the donations have the greatest impact on the communities of Dalton, Marshallville and Orrville. The CRC's recommendations are then considered by the OAUW board.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Orrville Area United Way names 2024 grant recipients