Ways to Support Us
Support Matters.
United Way provides a variety of ways to get involved. Many people choose to volunteer and contribute their time to helping others. Another way to get involved is to donate to the United Way of Ross County.
Donors Matter.
Ross Leadership Circle members are concerned and caring citizens who have made an exemplary investment in the future of our community. Your commitment to the well-being of the community is reflected in your generous contributions. Please join us as a leader in caring for others. Membership categories are as follows: Director’s Circle ($2,500+); Founder’s Circle ($1,000 - $2,499); Chairman’s Group ($500 - $999); and President’s Group ($250 - $499).
Volunteers and Contributors Matter.
Volunteers, with the funding provided by our generous contributors, put our plans into action on a daily basis. Working with the children of our community to build self-esteem, aiding victims of domestic violence, providing necessary supplies and manpower in a disaster, or encouraging the involvement of our senior citizens… United Way of Ross County is there, doing what matters.
Use your Head.
- What are my natural talents, hobbies, interests?
- How much time can I commit each day/week/month to helping others?
- Who can I recruit to help me? Friends, family, co-workers, church folk?
- What subject areas are intriguing to me?
Follow your Heart.
- What community problems concern me the most?
- Which issues have had a direct impact on me, family or friends?
- What news headlines are frustrating me the most?
- If I could change one thing in my community, what would it be?
Lend your Hand.
- Prominently post ways to help and scratch at least one off the list each week.
- Gather your friends and family and sign up for a volunteer opportunity by calling (740) 773-3281.
- Visit your United Way to offer your assistance at 53 E Second St., Chillicothe OH.
- Honor your commitment.
10 Ways to Find Time.
We each have 8,760 hours in a year, roughly 720 hours in a month, 168 hours in a week, 24 hours in a day. How many can you spare to make someone's day? It's not as hard as you think. With a little advance planning, you can work volunteering into an already busy schedule.
- Combine family time with volunteering. Volunteering is a great way to spend quality time with the family while passing your values to your children.
- Many companies give their employees time to volunteer during the workday. Ask about policies at your job.
- Make a specific volunteer opportunity a weekly, monthly, or even yearly tradition so it is just as important as a birthday or holiday.
- Join a social group that emphasizes volunteering. You'll meet new people, network and give back to the "community" all at the same time.
- Make of list of volunteer activities that do not require a commitment and keep them handy. When you have a little free time, you can spontaneously decide to participate.
- Seize unexpected free time like snow days as opportunities to volunteer. Shovel sidewalks of elderly neighbors or make fleece blankets for shelters.
- Use spring cleaning as an opportunity to donate clothing and household items in good condition to charity.
- Plan to volunteer on holidays when there is no school or work.
- Consider taking a volunteer vacation. The next time you take a few days to travel, think about using a portion of your time off to help those in need.
- The most recent data about volunteering in America suggests that the most likely person to volunteer is a woman with a job and kids! People make time to volunteer when they care about an issue. Figure out what moves you and you'll find the time.
Printable PDF Forms and Fact Sheets.
Corporate Pledge Form
Designation Form
Individual Pledge Form
Tips for Volunteering
Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering as a Family
Youth and Voluntarism
