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ST. MARYS AREA UNITED WAY
The St. Marys Area United Way has served the citizens of our community since 1925. Making a contribution allows you to support 13 local agencies with just one donation. Our focus areas are education, income, and health - the building blocks for a good quality of life. We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable, and when people are healthy.
Because of you, in the past 10 years, we have distributed over $1.5M to local nonprofits. Your support allows us to continue supporting agencies that provide vital services for children, special needs individuals, libraries, families and individuals in crisis, students, women, senior citizens, and veterans.
The funds raised by the United Way stay here and go directly toward supporting our families, friends, and neighbors. Change starts with you. Take action today to make a difference in your community.
2021 CAMPAIGN GOAL $160,000
The St. Marys Area United Way annually grants funding to nonprofit organizations in Elk County, Pennsylvania. The 2021 campaign goal is $160,000. All funds raised in 2021 will be available for organizations to seek grant funding in 2022.
As a result of COVID-19, we anticipate organizations will have a greater need for the 2022 grant cycle. Most of the organizations the United Way fund, do not have revenue-generating services, as they provide services and support to low-income families or specifically to children.
The St. Marys Area United Way relies on contributions from companies and local individuals. Those donations support the financial needs of non-profit agencies that serve the health and human welfare needs of our community. If you would like to become one of these individual or corporate donors, please call 781-6000 or mail your check to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 So. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857
2020-2021 ST. MARYS AREA UNITED WAY RECIPIENTS
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
Bucktail Council-Boy Scouts
Boys and Girls Club of St. Marys
Citizens Against Physical Sexual & Emotional Abuse-CAPSEA
Catholic Charities Counseling
City of St. Marys Recreation and Parks
Dickinson Center
Girl Scouts of Western PA
Guardian Angels Center
St. Marys Public Library
Veteran’s Memorial Eternal Flame
United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for everyone
Our Focus Areas
Living United means being a part of change. It takes everyone in the community working together to create a brighter future.
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Education
The United Way makes sure children and youth can start school ready to succeed, become proficient readers at a young age, stay on track in middle school, earn their high school diplomas, and pursue higher education or meaningful careers.
Education is a cornerstone for success in school, work and life. It also benefits the whole community: high school graduates have higher earning potential, contribute more to their local economies, are more engaged in their communities, and are more likely to raise kids who also graduate on time.
The United Way supports a comprehensive approach to education that spans all the way from cradle to career.
Income
United Way empowers people to get on stable financial ground with proven methods like job training, financial wellness classes and more. The result is thriving communities where everyone has more opportunity to succeed.
When people are able to find decent jobs, provide for their families and save for the future, they and their children are more likely to enjoy healthy lives and succeed in school. Everyone benefits, because financially stable individuals and families lead to a more competitive workforce and a stronger community. We work with partners from all sectors of society to connect people to the resources they need to get on more solid financial ground.
Health
The United Way is building healthier, more resilient communities by promoting healthy eating and physical activity, expanding access to quality health care and integrating health into early childhood development.
Good health is both a community responsibility and a community benefit: It goes beyond personal diet, exercise and the many other individual choices we make. The foundation for a healthy life is in the neighborhoods we build and environments we inhabit. When people have access to parks, bike paths, safe playgrounds, healthy foods, and good medical care, they are more likely to succeed in school, work and life.
The United Way is creating solutions that help everyone thrive, creating healthier communities that improve our collective quality of life. We’re focused on expanding access to healthy foods, opportunities for physical activity and quality health care. To do this, we partner with local schools, governments, health agencies and other community-based nonprofits
Grant Application & Procedures
Agencies applying for funding through the St. Marys Area United Way must be a 501 c 3 nonprofit and registered with the PA State Bureau of Charitable Solicitation. If interested in applying you are encouraged to call 814.781.6000 before submitting your grant application.
Organizations seeking funding from the St. Marys Area United Way must describe a positive influence in one or more of the identified influence areas below.
• Education • Income Stability • Health • Poverty •Youth • Elderly • Disabled • Veteran
Submission of Funding Proposal Application: Six copies of all materials must be received by December 15, 2021 and may be submitted to the St. Marys Area United Way, 44 S. St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857. An in-person meeting will be scheduled with each agency before January 21, 2022 with grant awards announced in February 2022.
Photos: These are a few of the organizations that received grant awards in 2021
2021 GRANT APPLICATION
Click on the PDF icon above to access the
2021 grant application. If you have questions, please call 814.781.6000
The mission of ADAS mission is to provide quality and compassionate substance use and co-occurring services, empowering individuals to develop responsible, healthy lifestyles.
2021 St. Marys Area United Way Board of Directors
Jason Gabler, President
Doug Gaffey, Vice-President
Bill Olson, Secretary
Doug Bauer
John Dippold III
Donald Fleming
Fr. Ross Miceli
Lewis Murray
Rob O'Leary
Jane Olson
Becky Piccolo
Rachel Rhed
Jim Ryan
Mike Stauffer
Steve Stoltz
Pete Straub
Leah Whiteman
William Conrad, Honorary Board Member
Photo: John Dippold III & Jason Gabler
Jason Gabler, 2020 Board President recognized John Dippold for his service as the 2019 Board President.
Jen Dippold, Director
Barb Glatt, Finance Director & Board Treasurer
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The St Marys Area United Way (SMAUW) seeks to engage the entire community in our work without regard to race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, & expression, disability, sexual orientation, veteran-status, familial status or socio-economic status. That commitment will be reflected in all aspects of SMAUW’s service, staffing or volunteer participation. The St. Marys Area United Way opposes all forms of racism.
James B. Ryan
Leadership Chair
Leadership donors are individuals who donate $500 or more annually to the St. Marys Area United Way.
Donations that were received in 2020 funded partner organizations in 2021
Individual donations are essential for the success of the annual United Way Campaign.
The 2021 Leadership campaign will start this June. This year's Leadership campaign is being led by
Leadership Chairman James Ryan. Jim and his wife have been Leadership supporters for many years, and Jim is currently a St. Marys Area United Way board member.
Anyone interested in becoming a Leadership member can mail their check to:
St. Marys Area United Way
44 So. St. Marys Street
St. Marys, PA 15857
If you would like to make a donation today, please use the donate button below. Thank you!
2020 LEADERSHIP DONORS
Mr. Stephen Aul
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Azzato
Mr. & Mrs. John Bauer
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Bauer
Mr. & Mrs. David Bobby
Mr. & Mrs. Curt Brennen
Mr. Rodney Brennen
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Brennen
Mr. & Mrs. Devin Brock
Mr. & Mrs. William Brock
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Buchheit
Dr. & Mrs. George Castellano
Mr. & Mrs. William Conrad
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Coppolo
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Cuneo
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Randy DaCanal
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Daghir
Mr. David Decker
Mr. & Mrs. Chuck DeLullo
Mr. & Mrs. David DeLullo
Mr. & Mrs. Jim DeLullo
Mr. & Mrs. Michael DeLullo
Mr. & Mrs. Rick DeLullo
Mr. & Mrs. Robert DeLullo
Mr. Samuel DeLullo
Ms. Jennifer Detsch
Mr. & Mrs. John Dippold III
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dippold
Mr. George Dobson
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Eddy
Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. P. Fleming
Mr. Jeff Friday
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Gabler
Mr. & Mrs. John (Doug) Gaffey
Mr. & Mrs. George Gausman
Mr. & Mrs. David Geci
Mr. Bill Gerg
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gerg
Ms. Marge Gerg
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Gleixner
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Haskell
Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Hawkins
Mr. & Mrs. William Hoffman
Mr. Mike Hoy & Ms. Heather Conrad
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Jesberger
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kaul
Mrs. Margaret Kaul
Mr. John Kosco
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Krise
Mr. Dan Kronenwetter
Ms. Kris Kronenwetter
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Kuhar
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Lanzel
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lanzel
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Lanzel
Mr. & Mrs. William Marshall
Honorable & Mrs. Richard Masson
Mr. & Mrs. John (Doug) McAnany
Mr. & Dr. Scott Meholic
Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Meyer
Mr. & Mrs. John Mulcahy
Mr. & Mrs. David Nedzinski
Dr. & Mrs. Jason Nedzinski
Dr. David Obley
Mr & Mrs. Robert O'Leary
Mr. & Mrs. William Olson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ordiway
Mr. & Mrs. John Piccolo
Mr. & Mrs. David Plows
Mr. J. David Quinn Estate
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Quinn
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Radkowski
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Reuscher
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Riddle
Mr. & Mrs. J. Paul Robertson
Mr. & Mrs. David Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. James Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Schatz
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schlimm
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Schwabenbauer
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Scutella
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Serianni
Mr. & Mrs. George Shturtz
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sloff
Dr. Rosemaria Ciencieva Sorg
Mr. Scott Stackpole
Mr. Greg Stauffer
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Stauffer
Mr. & Mrs. John Sterbank
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Straub III
Mr. & Mrs. John Straub
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Straub
Mr. Stephen Straub
Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Thorwart
Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Uberti
Mr. & Mrs. Jude Vavala
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Valentine
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Vollmer
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wagner
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Whiteman
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Whiteman, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Whiteman
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Whiteman
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Wolfe
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Wolfe
Dr. & Mrs. Karl Wolfe
Mr. & Dr. Eric Wonderling
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wortman
THANK YOU 2020
LEADERSHIP DONORS!
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The St Marys Area United Way is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, genetics, retaliation, and other legally protected characteristics.