These are the agencies currently receiving support from United Way. The amounts contributed to each agency are indicated on the funding distribution page.
American Red Cross
Susan Nixon-Stoughton, Director
121 W. Mulberry St.
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-5585
fax: (740) 687-5746
Provides disaster services and preparedness education, assistance to military members and families, biomedical/blood services and health & safety courses like CPR and water safety.
Arthritis Foundation
Jan Zerovnik, Director
109 N. Broad Street
Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone (740) 654-4334
Provides warm water exercise programs, home assessment, equipment loan closet, self-help classes, support groups, educational literature, public forums and speakers bureau.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Anna Tobin, Executive Director
111 S. Broad Street
P.O. Box 962
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-9477
fax: (740) 687-9277
Matches and monitors screened volunteers with at-risk youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters provides opportunities for children to become caring, confident, competent adults.
Boy Scouts of America
Aaron Angel, Development Director
1901 E. Dublin-Granville Rd.
PO Box 29207
Lancaster, OH 43130
1-800-433-4051x299
Instills values for a lifetime through a character-building, self-esteem enhancing program where youth are encouraged to make ethical decisions.
Canal Winchester Human Services
Penny Miller
22 S. Trine St.
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-3888
Provides programs to the Canal Winchester School District, including Senior Transportation, Tools for Schools, Emergency Assistance, Adopt-A-Family and Community Events.
Serves and assists Fairfield County’s disabled and elderly adults through accessible transportation, day care, social and recreational activities, ramp building, and ADA compliance.
Provides end-of-life care, grief support services and personal care services. Services designed to meet the physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Foundation Dinners
Ed Clum, Director
1000 W. Fifth Ave.
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-3233
Provides a free meal program for needy families and individuals. A hot, cooked meal is served at 4:30 p.m. every evening, weekends and holidays included.
The Emergency Shelter operates a 24 bed unit for homeless individuals providing meals, shower and laundry. The Transitional Housing Program provides housing assistance for homeless families and families at-risk of becoming homeless. Both programs provide case management, counseling and linkage to resources for the goal of self-sufficiency.
Information & Referral
Molly Swisher, Director
108 W Main St.
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-0500
fax: (740) 689-9827
Links people in need with the agency or service designed to alleviate their need but also alleviate duplication of services.
Life Center at Pickerington
Michelle Crum, Chief Operating Officer
235 Diley Road
(Located in Peace United Methodist)
Pickerington, OH
(614) 759-0023
fax: (740) 863-4200
Provides a safe environment for older adults and adults with disabilities including nursing supervision, health monitoring, nutrition, social and therapeutic activities and care giver education.
The Lighthouse
Suzanne Walker, Director
P.O. Box 215
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-4423
(740) 689-2558
fax: (740) 689-2616
Offers protective shelter, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year for victims of domestic violence and their children. Counseling and advocacy services are available.
Maywood Mission
Tony Salvatori, Director
1029 S. Broad St.
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 653-5734
fax: (740) 653-0242
Provides pre-school, educational day care and latch-key programs, including transportation and three meals per student daily. Also provides summer day camp.
Improves the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities by providing comprehensive mental health care for individuals of all ages and their families. Twenty-four hour emergency care available (687-TALK). Mental health care also available at Pickerington Area Counseling Service (614)834-1919.
The Recovery Center
Trisha Saunders, Interim Director
1856 Cedar Hill Rd.
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-4500
fax: (740) 687-4595
Provides substance abuse and mental health prevention, intervention and treatment for adolescents and adults, and advocacy and awareness to the community at large.
Offers informal education for self-improvement and self-enrichment, water safety education, before and after school child care, social development and day camping. Camp Shining Sun Rainbow:A summer day camp and overnight weekend respite for children and adults with mental retardation/developmental disabilities.
Salvation Army/Samaritan Center
Captains Patrick & Linda Ward
228 Hubert Ave.
PO Box 517
Lancaster, OH 43130
SA: (740) 687-1921
SC: (740) 687-3634
fax: (740) 687-1928
Provides activities, social interaction and nursing services in a nurturing environment for adults who need socialization, supervision and assistance during the day.
Provides financial aid for supplies, medication and therapy to individuals with special needs or disabilities in Fairfield County.
Southeast Ohio Sight Center, Inc.
Susan Thogmartin, Executive Director
358A Lincoln Center
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-4785
fax: (740) 689-9753
Performs functional low vision exams, teaches techniques and use of adaptive aids, provides supportive services to improve independent functioning of the blind and visually impaired.
