2022 “Be the star of the show” Celebrates partnerships and campaign success at Annual Meeting
ASHLAND – The United Way of Ashland County‘s luncheon on Tuesday was an opportunity to celebrate community members and its 2022 fundraising campaign, which exceeded the goal of $850,000 to reach a total of $920,154. “Ashland County, thank you for being the star of the show,” United Way of Ashland County Executive Director Stacy Schiemann told partner agency representatives and community guests at the 64th annual meeting held at Ashland University‘s Convocation Center. The campaign centered on one word, Schiemann said — generosity. “It applies to each one of you in this room.” It began with the challenge gift of Bob…
United Way of Ashland County’s Annual 2022 Campaign underway, private donor challenge nearing end
ASHLAND — United Way of Ashland County’s annual campaign is underway, following more than half a century of campaign tradition. While in-person fundraising remains sporadic due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the needs of United Way’s partner agencies — ranging from mental health to housing services — remain high, if not higher, than pre-pandemic years, said United Way of Ashland County executive director Stacy Schiemann. “By far we hear people with utility disconnections, past utilities, overdue rents, past mortgages, cars that are in need of repair so they can’t get to work,” Schiemann said, “which just starts that cycle over and…
ROCKSTARS & LEGENDS “ROCK ON” 2021 CAMPAIGN MEETS $850,000 GOAL!!! March 26, 2021
ASHLAND — The United Way of Ashland County announced Thursday that it exceeded its annual campaign goal, despite its untraditional fundraising strategy. The Ashland nonprofit raised $861,000 during its 2021 campaign, surpassing the goal of $850,000 by 102 percent. “This year was difficult, challenging and unlike any other most of us have ever seen, but the simple truth is that we care about and for one another,” executive director Stacy Schiemann said. “Due to the hard work and commitment of this community working together to achieve one goal, collectively we will all be better for it.” Due to the ongoing…
Kay Conrad Day of Caring – October 22, 2020
Ashland County United Way plans Day of Caring for Thursday, October 22, 2020 ASHLAND — The COVID-19 pandemic has created many obstacles in 2020, but United Way of Ashland County has worked hard to find a safe way to continue the annual Kay Conrad Day of Caring Set on Thursday, October 22. Now in its 26th year, the Kay Conrad Day of Caring is a day dedicated to the service of Ashland County residents. This volunteer day meets the needs of Ashland County residents who are unable to complete yard work and winterizing of homes necessary before the start winter….
“Rockstars & Legends” 2020 Campaign meets Goal of $850,000! February 7, 2020
United Way of Ashland County’s Rockstars and Legends campaign meets $850,000 goal Special to Ashland Source – Feb 7, 2020 Stacy Schiemann, executive director of the United Way of Ashland County, announced the year’s goal of $850,000 in Fall 2019. ASHLAND — United Way of Ashland County announced Friday that it has met the 2020 Rockstars and Legends Campaign goal of $850,000. “This campaign has been very exciting,” United Way Executive Director Stacy Schiemann said. “Campaign Chairs Joe and Brittaney Reep set the tone for the campaign by showing their enthusiasm and love of Ashland county. They have poured their heart…
2019 Kay Conrad Day of Caring
ASHLAND — Gordon Conrad’s wife, Kay Conrad, passed away in 2010. But she is still remembered today after founding the United Way of Ashland’s Kay Conrad Day of Caring 25 years ago. Kay Conrad was the executive director of the organization from 1996 to 2004. “It has grown so much over the years,” Gordon Conrad said. “It is a very great honor for me to see what happens here with these volunteers.” On Thursday, roughly 320 volunteers set out to provide service to 98 homes in Ashland County that added up to over 1,200 man hours in just an afternoon’s worth…
2019 “THE HERO IN U” CAMPAIGN KICK OFF BREAKFAST
ASHLAND – United Way of Ashland County is encouraging community members to find their inner hero this year. “It’s the super hero in you that makes you feel powerful, that makes you feel engaged and strong and that makes you feel like you can go out and make a change,” Stacy Schiemann, executive director of the local United Way chapter, said at a kick-off breakfast at Ashland University Thursday. The breakfast marked the official start of United Way’s 2019 “The Hero In U” Campaign, but a dozen local businesses and institutions designated as United Way “Pacesetters” have already begun raising…
2018 “Kay Conrad Day of Caring”
ASHLAND – Hundreds of community members came together Thursday to help Ashland residents for the 23rd United Way of Ashland County Kay Conrad Day of Caring.“I think it’s important to show that there are people in this community that are here for others, just to show that we support those who need a little more assistance,” Washock said. “There’s a lot of great things going on in Ashland.” A team from Ashland, Inc., was raking leaves, cleaning windows and moving some outdoor furniture on Smith Road. Colin Myers, who was helping for the second year, said he appreciated that his…
2018 Campaign Kick off Event
Ashland – For Thursday mornings, United Way of Ashland County “Faces of Change” 2018 Campaign kick-off Breakfast, the theme was “Ashland’s Got Talent”, and it became apparent throughout the program that giving to help others is one of the county’s best talents. “We are so proud of the work they (Pacesetters) did, “Stacy Schiemann, executive director of United Way of Ashland County, said after the breakfast. Michelle Vanderzyden, Joe Reep and Dan Lawson served as the “Judges” for the pacesetter talent performances. The Pacesetter organizations for the 2018 campaign are Ashland University, Ashland City Schools, Ashland County West Holmes…