United Way seeks county advisers
Staff writer
United Way, which extends from Harvey County to Marion County, has specific priorities for Marion County but volunteers are needed.
It hopes to increase access to nutritious food for families and seniors; support child care and youth initiatives; encourage affordable housing; help with applications for food benefits and child care subsidies; and help with finding mental health and housing resources.
The agency wants to partner with local agencies, schools, clinics, and churches and mobilize volunteers for crisis and neighbor-to-neighbor help.
The group is seeking to add advisory council volunteers from Marion County who will meet monthly to identify priorities, advise on partnerships, and promote initiatives.
“This is a chance for people who love Marion County to shape its future,” development coordinator Sheila Kelley said. “You don’t need special expertise — just a heart for your neighbors and a willingness to be part of something bigger.”
More information about the advisory council and other volunteer opportunities is available at info@uwhmc.org.
“The best ideas come from the people who live here,” executive director Dalton Black said. “We’re excited to keep making forward progress by expanding our local advisory council of volunteers who guide us, share their lived experiences, and champion the work that matters most to Marion County.”