Education

 

Emergency Grant Program

United Way is investing $8,190 to provide a minimum of 16 students with an emergency grant, so they can continue their education.

This program gives grants in amounts up to $500 to students who face unexpected hardships that may prevent their education, such as transportation costs, medical bills, unexpected childcare, eviction, and other documented needs. It is sponsored by the United Way and Zane State College Foundation.

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Student Hygiene Kits - Perry County District Library

  1. United Way is investing $2,500 to provide hygiene kits to students during the summer months in Perry County.
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  3. Perry County District Library staff distributed hygiene kits to children during the 2024 summer reading program which ran from June 1st through July 30th.  Kits were distributed at all library locations and bookmobile stops.  Each kit included toothbrushes and toothpaste, a towel, shampoo/body wash, and a comb in a reusable tote. A portion of the kits also included deodorant. Kits were limited to one per child. Families truly appreciated the kits.

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Imagination Library

  1. United Way is investing $34,000 to provide books for children (0-5) in Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties. This investment will impact around 5,714 local kids.

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School Readiness  

Muskingum County

United Way of MPM invested $500 towards Muskingum County students’ school readiness through our partnership with Muskingum County Family and Children First.  

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Perry County - Perry County Job and Family Services

  1. United Way of MPM invested $5,000 towards Perry County students’ school readiness through our partnership with the Perry County Job and Family Services, Back to School Bash.
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  3. Our annual Back to School Bash stands out as a significant charitable event in our community, benefiting a large number of families. It focuses on offering children the best learning opportunities by equipping them with essential tools for success in the classroom. This initiative plays a crucial role in reducing stress while preparing to go back to school.

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School Supplies for Sucess

East Muskingum School District
 

United Way is investing $3,588 to provide food and school supplies to students at East Muskingum School District. This investment will impact over 1,966 students. 
 

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Morgan Local Schools

United Way is investing $2,500 to provide school supplies to students at Morgan Local Schools. This investment will impact over 879 Morgan County Students.

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New Lexington Schools

United Way is investing $2,000 to provide school supplies to students at New Lexington Schools. 

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Zanesville City Schools

​​​​​​​United Way is investing $7,500 to provide school supplies to students at Zanesville City Schools.
 

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Summer Reading

  1. United Way is investing $998 in partnership with Muskingum County Library’s Summer Reading Program. This investment will impact 200 local kids.

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