Butler County United Way thrives on community members who believe in what we're doing. Below are some of the volunteer teams that drive our organization and help us accomplish our goals.
Purpose: To identify and support strategies and solutions that move us toward a desired vision for our community as charged by the Butler County United Way Board of Trustees. Each Impact Committee focuses on research, the experiences of other communities, best practices, and other tolls to identify "what works" in addressing the root causes of the issue identified by the Board of Trustees.
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Alesia Beckett Rolanda Flowers Debra Lawrence |
Brian Martin Eliy Nelms Cadance Olson |
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Leeana Cotto Oascha Hightower Lydia Montoya-Enderle |
Marsha “Mac” Wilkins Christina Namakydoost |
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Jami Bella Flora Butler Sandi Carter |
Brian Hetterich Sienna Taylor |
Purpose: The Finance Committee advises the President/CEO and Finance Manager about financial matters such as the budget and investments
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Kevin McKinney, Chair Peter Abner Brian Chamberlain Pam Cottle Mary Pat Essman |
K. Michael Jordan Larry Mulligan Andrew Schnell Kathy Swinney |
Purpose: The Governance and Nominating Committee monitors the operations of the Board of Trustees as well as identifies potential new Board members.
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Andrew Schnell, Chair Sharon Klein |
Larry Mulligan |
Purpose: The newly created Fundraising Committee helps advise, support, and identify new ways to raise funds for Butler County United Way.
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Susan Bremer, Chair Christine Birhanzl Amanda Burns |
Pam Cottle Jeff Eberlein |
Purpose: The Women United Steering Committee is working to relauch the Butler County United Way Chapter of Women United.
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Susan Bremer, Chair Marcia Andrew Amanda Burns Missy Burns
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Holly Foster Digna Hester Carla Messer Pam Cottle |
Sheila, a 44-year-old single mother of four, is no stranger to navigating adversity. Ten years ago, after going into labor early with her twin boys, she had to learn to navigate things a little differently than before. After giving birth to her sons, Sheila was rushed into brain surgery due to fluid on her brain pushing on her optic nerve.
About 7 years ago, Tonya made the brave decision to leave a domestic violence situation for the sake of her and her daughter. Leaving the situation was a courageous choice, but Tonya went a step further and left her home and community for her and her daughter’s safety.
Sherry was at the end of her rope after years of trying to combat the problem behavior of her school aged son. Her therapist recommended trying a parenting course offered through Butler County United Way’s Parent Project....
E.J. first entered the foster care system 5 years ago at 10 years old, and the uncertainty of his circumstances weighed heavily on him. Not having a stable support system and family in his life during such a formative time left him feeling vulnerable and scared.
Rachel and David, parents of four children, have been feeling the pressure of rising costs, especially when it comes to getting their kids ready for a new school year.