United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties 2025 Campaign Superhero Kickoff
Zanesville, OH — October 20, 2025
The United Way of Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties (UWMPM) kicked off its 2025 campaign season with a spirited event. From September 15–26, twenty local organizations participated in an online fundraiser, each nominating one employee to “don a cape” and be recognized as a UWMPM Superhero for their generosity and commitment to building stronger communities.
These superheroes represented five divisions—Big Business, Special Services, Education, Small Business, and Government—each united by a shared belief in the impact of UWMPM across our region. Organizations rallied their networks to vote for their division’s representative in the UWMPM Community Impact League.
After all votes were cast, UWMPM hosted a celebratory “Oscar”-style award ceremony to announce the winners. The five organizations honored in the Community Impact League were: Stewart Glapat, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Licking and Perry Counties, Muskingum University, The Grooming Room of New Concord, and the City of Zanesville Police Department. The event highlighted the power of community collaboration in driving support for local initiatives.
“I’ve supported United Way in the past, but after talking with my staff, we thought this would be a fun and unique way to get involved,” said Tina Smith, owner of The Grooming Room in New Concord. “We chose to highlight one of our newest groomers, Jennifer Anderson, because she has a big heart and loves giving back. We all had a blast.”
“The kickoff event was a fantastic way to launch our campaign season and raise funds that make a meaningful impact in our community,” said Alyssa Moore, Community Engagement Coordinator for UWMPM. “We’re grateful to every organization that participated and to each superhero who inspires others to give.”
The 2025 Workplace Campaign continues through the fall, supporting programs that promote education, financial stability, and healthy communities throughout Muskingum, Perry, and Morgan Counties. This annual effort relies not only on the enthusiasm of participating organizations but also on the generosity of individual donors whose contributions help sustain vital services across the region. Their outreach and involvement are the driving force behind the campaign’s success and the reason UWMPM continues to launch new initiatives year after year.
For more information or to donate, visit unitedwaympm.org or call 740-454-6872 Ext 103