United Way of Fulton County

08/25/2026

A new Community Free Library has been placed by Job and Family Services at the entrance to the Detwiler Building on S. Shoop Ave. United Way of Fulton County donated books to help get this library going. Feel free to take a book or leave a book. Childrens books only please.

07/23/2026

Meet the Board: Frank Wilton is currently serving as United Way’s 1st Vice President of the Board of Director’s. He has retired from middle management in the millwright field. Now you’ll find him working part time at Barnes Funeral Chapel. Frank served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was also married for 50 years until his wife’s passing. They had 2 daughter’s and 5 grandchildren.
Frank also served on the Delta Village Council for 12 years and was Delta’s Mayor for 3 years. He worked with the Delta Outreach food pantry prior to The Open Door of Delta took it over. Frank had previously served on United Way’s Board of Director’s so when he was asked to return, he couldn’t turn it down. He is most surprised at learning the detail that goes into granting funds and the lack of partnerships with other counties.

07/08/2026

Meet the Board: Wendy Gericke is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Archbold Chamber of Commerce. Previously she was a community development coordinator for Fulton, Williams, and Defiance counties for CHP Home Care and Hospice. She also co-owns Hip to the Groove boutique in downtown Sylvania. Throughout her career, she has worked in healthcare, marketing, fundraising, and community development. She loves connecting people, supporting local businesses, and to help organizations and communities grow.
Wendy was born in Fort Lauderdale Florida and moved to the Toledo area with family in the late 1970’s. In 2000, her family made Archbold their home, and it’s been a wonderful place to live, work, and raise her family with her husband Ben. Together they have 5 children and 5 grandchildren.
Serving people has always been important to Wendy. She is passionate about making a meaningful impact in the community and serving as a board member for United Way provides the opportunity to do that on a larger scale. Wendy believes in United Way’s mission and wanted to help make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families throughout Fulton County. Wendy had no idea all the wonderful resources that UWFC offers or how many local programs, schools, and nonprofit organizations benefit from its support. It’s amazing to see how one organization can bring so many people together to strengthen our community.

07/07/2026

Program sponsor shout out! We want to thank Fulton County Health Center for their continued support of the Dolly Parton's Imagination library in Fulton County. A couple of book recipients wanted to show their appreciation as well with their colorful thank you's. If you would like to know more about this fantastic Program either for your children to receive books, or if you want to join in supporting the program- reach out 419-337-9606.

07/02/2026

From all of us at United Way of Fulton County, have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend. Happy 250th America!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

07/01/2026

Meet the Board: Matt Gerig Is currently serving as the board Treasurer. During the week, you will find him at the FCHC Outpatient Pharmacy where he is the Retail Pharmacy Director. He and his wife Jessica live in Wauseon and have 2 grown children, Mary (21) and Gavin (20).
Matt’s interest in United Way began when he wanted to find a way to serve the community. United Way has been an established organization in Fulton County for a long-time providing assistance through various programs. We serve a large number of people in the community and donations for our programs are greatly underfunded. Additional support from donors is needed to provide the same continued support to our county.

06/29/2026

TEMPS &HUMIDITY ARE RISING THIS WEEK!!! 😎🔥
Fulton County has designated COOLING STATIONS to keep you cool if you do not have access to air conditioning.

Thank you to these partners for providing a cool place:
✅Fulton County Senior Center-695 Shoop Ave, Wauseon Mon-Fri 8am-4pm – NO COUNTY HOLIDAYS
✅Crossroads Evangelical Church - 845 E. Leggett St. Wauseon
Mon- Thurs 8:30am - 5pm
✅North Clinton Church- 831 W. Linfoot St. Wauseon Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm
✅St. John's Christian Church - 700 S. Defiance St. Archbold, OH
Mon-Fri 8am-9pm
✅Wauseon Public Library- 117 E. Elm St. Wauseon
Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm
✅Trinity Lutheran Church - 410 Taylor St. Delta
Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm
✅Village of Delta Memorial Hall - 401 Main St. Delta Mon - Fri 8am - 10pm OR 24/7 when temp is 90 and heat index is over 95 degrees
✅Normal Memorial Library - 301 N. Eagle St., Fayette
Mon & Wed 10am - 5pm, Tues 10am - 7:30pm, Thurs 1:00pm-7:30pm, Friday 1pm-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm
✅Swanton Public Library - 305 Chestnut St. Swanton
Mon - Thurs: 10am - 7pm, Fri 10am-5:30pm, Sat: 10am-2pm
✅Swanton American Legion Murbach-Siefert Post #479 - 200 Hallet Ave, Swanton
Mon - Sat 4pm - 8pm , Sun 2pm - 8pm

STAY COOL!! 🥶

06/18/2026

Meet the Board: Jennifer McCullough Jennifer has spent almost 30 years volunteering with United Way. She began with the Delta area United Way, and was a founding member of the merged United Way of Fulton County Board. She has served multiple terms and is a past President. Jenny is currently our 2nd Vice President.
Jennifer worked as a department supervisor at The Anderson’s in Maumee for over 20 years until her retirement. She has been married to her husband, Dale, for 54 years and have 3 children, 4 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and another on the way in September 2026. Jennifer has experience with other non-profit organizations, such as The Open Door of Delta, American Red Cross, LTRC Tornado Relief, P-D-Y PTO, and the Fulton County Health Center Board of Directors. “United Way is a great organization doing great things, and there are many programs available to the residents of Fulton County” says Jenny. And she enjoys spreading the word about what United Way is and does within the community.

06/16/2026

NOCAC's Annual Summer Cooling Program begins July 1st. Call to schedule an appointment to see if you qualify for assistance.

06/12/2026

Proud to help support the summer lunch program!

Our summer lunch program starts today!