United Way of Knox County Ohio
Charitable & Nonprofit
305 E High Street, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
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United Way of Knox County launches fundraising campaign aiming for $1.1 million
Sep 20, 2025
United Way of Knox County Ohio has launched its 2025 Fundraising Campaign, urging local residents, businesses, and organizations to support essential community programs.
Volunteers needed for Centerburg Memorial Park Playground installation
Sep 20, 2025
The Centerburg Memorial Park Playground is set to be installed, and volunteers are needed starting September 21.
Centerburg Memorial Park Playground seeks volunteers for installation
Sep 18, 2025
The Centerburg Memorial Park Playground installation is underway, and volunteers are needed starting September 21.
United Way of Knox County's Day of Caring unites over 100 volunteers for community projects
Sep 16, 2025
United Way of Knox County recently held its annual Day of Caring 2025, engaging over 100 volunteers in 11 community projects throughout Mount Vernon.
Vine & Lawn Community Garden opens in Mount Vernon with support from local leaders
Sep 10, 2025
The Vine & Lawn Community Garden has officially opened in Mount Vernon, Ohio, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
United Way invites community participation in Day of Caring 2025
Aug 29, 2025
United Way of Knox County Ohio is calling on community members to participate in the Day of Caring 2025.
United Way hosts community-wide volunteer event on September 12
Aug 22, 2025
United Way of Knox County Ohio is organizing the United Day of Caring on September 12.
United Way of Knox County names next executive director
May 20, 2024
Katie Ellis has been named executive director of the United Way of Knox County, effective May 20. Ellis replaces Lori Jones-Perkins, the current executive director, who announced her resignation in April.
United Way 2023 program investment applications available
Oct 20, 2022
United Way of Knox County is accepting online applications from 501(c)(3) agencies for investments in programming that address community needs, focusing on education, financial stability, and health.
Halle Krajenski, new program director of United Way of Knox County
Apr 25, 2022
Halle (Gilligan) Krajenski, The United Way of Knox County's new Program Director, is a Knox County native.
United Way offers assistance in claiming federal Earned Income Tax Credit
Jan 25, 2022
Free tax preparation assistance is available at United Way of Knox County through the financial stability initiative and partnership with the IRS.
United Way 2021 program investment applications available
Sep 23, 2021
United Way of Knox County is accepting online applications from 501(c) (3) agencies for investments in programming that address community needs focusing on education, financial stability and health.