Thursday at the Miami County Commissioners meeting, a proclamation was unanimously approved to contribute $50,000 to the United Way of Miami County for the startup of 2-1-1 services in Miami County.   “We are very excited to be able to offer this program to the citizens of Miami County. The 2-1-1 service is truly going to influence the condition of every resident of Miami County,” stated United Way of Miami County’s CEO Sean Ford after attending the meeting. Just like you would dial 9-1-1 for emergencies, Miami County residents will soon be able to call 2-1-1 and be connected to a live, social worker-trained operator … Continue reading County Commissioners partner with United Way to launch 2-1-1

Thoughts from United Way of Miami Co.’s CEO Sean Ford: As I put away the presents I received for Christmas and cleaned up the leftover food, I reflected on the wonderful spirit of giving I noticed in our community over the past few months. Food was donated, cooked, delivered and served to hundreds of families for both Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Gifts were purchased and wrapped to make sure that foster kids, families in shelters, senior citizens, and others facing financial challenges had a happy holiday this year.  Nearly every day, the paper reported on one or more generous donations given to a local pantry, shelter, or other charity.  Generous … Continue reading May the Spirit of Giving Continue Through the Year