WHO WE ARE
United Way of Fostoria is a locally governed nonprofit investing directly in Fostoria-area programs and services. Our mission is to coordinate volunteers and resources — ours and our member agencies' — to improve the quality of life across our community, with a focus on education, income, and health.
We're not a distant chapter of a national organization. Every board member, every dollar, and every decision is local — which means the impact is, too.
OUR PARTNER AGENCIES
United Way of Fostoria proudly supports 16 partner agencies delivering essential services across our community, including food assistance, housing support, health resources, and youth programming. Working together — instead of independently — helps us avoid duplication, fill gaps, and make sure help reaches the people who need it most.
BOARD OF TRUSTESS & STAFF
2026 Board of Trustees
Braden Hall, President
Jill Badik, DO, Vice President
Brittany Tiell, Treasurer
Megan James
Sarah Kline
Tom Krupp
Henry Matthews
Tera Matz
Scott Scherf
United Way of Fostoria Staff
Libra Martin Tedrow
Executive Director
Connie (Frankart) Gross
Office Administrator
Rachel Burleson
Program Director, First Call For Help Fostoria
United Way of Fostoria 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 United Way’s work – service delivery, staffing and volunteer participation
NEW THIS YEAR
Fostoria Empowerment Hub
Agency Partner Workshop Series
Quarterly "Stories of Impact"
In partnership with Kaubisch Memorial Public Library, UWF launched the Fostoria Empowerment Hub — a centralized space where residents connect to food assistance, housing support, employment resources, legal guidance, and more. Funded through a State Library of Ohio grant, the Hub is staffed monthly by community partners including First Ca
In partnership with Kaubisch Memorial Public Library, UWF launched the Fostoria Empowerment Hub — a centralized space where residents connect to food assistance, housing support, employment resources, legal guidance, and more. Funded through a State Library of Ohio grant, the Hub is staffed monthly by community partners including First Call for Help, Great Lakes Community Action Partnership, and Hancock County Ohio Means Jobs. Open to all Fostoria residents.
Quarterly "Stories of Impact"
Agency Partner Workshop Series
Quarterly "Stories of Impact"
"Stories of Impact," our quarterly eNewsletter, shares how your generosity is making a difference right here in Fostoria — and highlights new ways to get involved. It's emailed directly to our donors and partners, and also available on the news page of our website.
Agency Partner Workshop Series
Agency Partner Workshop Series
Agency Partner Workshop Series
This year, United Way of Fostoria launched a new quarterly workshop series designed specifically for our Agency Partners. These sessions provide practical tools, shared resources, and ongoing education to help local nonprofits grow stronger — not just in what they do, but in how sustainably they can do it. When our partners thrive, the wh
This year, United Way of Fostoria launched a new quarterly workshop series designed specifically for our Agency Partners. These sessions provide practical tools, shared resources, and ongoing education to help local nonprofits grow stronger — not just in what they do, but in how sustainably they can do it. When our partners thrive, the whole community benefits.
The first session, Funding Forward: Building Grant-Ready Agencies, equipped agency staff and leaders with the skills to pursue grant funding, craft a compelling case for support, and build the organizational systems that make nonprofits more competitive for the resources they deserve.