News & Events
May 2025
Women United’s Kentucky Derby Jubilee
Join us for an enchanting evening in your favorite Kentucky Derby attire as we cheer on our favorite horses! This delightful fundraiser promises Kentucky Derby-style food, a cash bar to raise your spirits, photo booth, and exciting games to enjoy. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Licking Springs Country Club, this is an event that […]
COMMUNITY PARTNERS COUNCIL – What is Trauma Informed Care
This month’s topic will be on What is Trauma Informed Care? United Way of Licking County’s Community Partners Council encourages collaboration, communication, and resources that strengthen Licking County and provide opportunities for professional development. Keynote Speakers: Ronni Bowyer, Coordinator of Whole Child Supports for Newark City Schools Melanie Fling, Supervisor for Licking County Children and […]
UNITED WAY OF LICKING COUNTY OPEN HOUSE & RIBBON CUTTING
Join United Way of Licking County for an Open House/Ribbon Cutting as we celebrate our new location at 22 S 1st Street in Newark, – made possible through the generosity of Park National Bank.
June 2025
COMMUNITY PARTNERS COUNCIL – Reproductive Healthcare is Healthcare
This month’s topic will be Reproductive Healthcare is Healthcare United Way of Licking County’s Community Partners Council encourages collaboration, communication, and resources that strengthen Licking County and provide opportunities for professional development. Free forums are presented by experts in their field, focusing on interests specific to our community. This event is at the Licking County […]
July 2025
COMMUNITY PARTNERS COUNCIL – Clocking In: Workforce Trends in Licking County
This month’s topic will be Clocking In: Workforce Trends in Licking County. United Way of Licking County’s Community Partners Council encourages collaboration, communication, and resources that strengthen Licking County and provide opportunities for professional development. Free forums are presented by experts in their field, focusing on interests specific to our community. This event is at […]
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UNITED WAY NEWS

Women United honors contributions of Kraft, Light at annual Women of Achievement dinner
Women United, which supports the work of United Way of Licking County, honored Lorei Kraft and Madelyn Light at the […]
Newark City Council to create ‘Home Court’ to address homelessness
There is no date yet for when the Home Court program will start.

Newark Council unveils plans for HOME Court diversion program in wake of public camping ordinance
Participation in HOME Court will help those arrested connect with services and potentially expunge their records.

Hold on federal funds hits Licking County agencies serving the most vulnerable
Tens of thousands of dollars that the United Way of Licking County distributes for emergency food and shelter programs are […]
Heath follows Newark’s lead in considering ordinance to make it illegal for unhoused people to ‘camp’ on public property
Mayor says he supports the ordinance after learning of plans to create a ‘home’ court and programs to help those […]
Licking County church used as emergency warming shelter
The church opened as a warming shelter due to the single-digits temperatures