Your gift helps each of the 15 Partner Agencies, or you can designate your gift to a favorite agency.
All services are provided within Fostoria for the good of the people of Fostoria.
Payroll deduction is available through workplace campaigns. Cash, check, credit card and online giving are other options.
Every donated dollar funds services of the Partner Agencies. An annual foundation distribution supports the campaign and administrative expenses.
Each year the Budget and Admissions Committee carefully reviews financial statements and service records of the Partner Agencies to assure that every donated dollar is used effectively.
Gene Schalk—possibly the longest-standing donor to the United Way of Fostoria—chaired this year’s Leadership Society campaign with great success. Gene made his first gift in 1958, just one year after UWF was founded, and has remained a steadfast
supporter ever since.
The Leadership Society was established in 1990 by Frank Kinn to recognize major donors. Frank led the Society for 32 years, setting a lasting example of generosity and gracious leadership. Gene, a close friend of Frank and a fellow pillar of the Fostoria community, continued that legacy with dedication and heart.
United Way of Fostoria strengthens our community by supporting programs focused on education,income, health, and the social safety net. We fund local nonprofits, award community grants, and connect residents to vital services through First
Call For Help Fostoria. Every dollar raised goes directly to support services for Fostorians
Founded in 1957 by concerned citizens, United Way of Fostoria is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and proud member of United Way Worldwide.

28 local companies hosted United Way Workplace Campaigns in 2024. We appreciate their generosity and community spirit! The following companies met or exceeded their goals.
Callies Performance Products
Charter Steel
City of Fostoria
Fostoria City Schools
Fruth & Company
Geary Family YMCA
Good Shepherd Home
Inland Tarp and Liner
Kaubisch Memorial Library
Morgan Advanced Materials
NSI Crankshaft
ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital
Reineke Ford
Superior Credit Union
The Mennel Milling Company
United Way of Fostoria
Campaign Chair
D. Ford Mennel
Board of Trustees
Braden Hall, President
Jill Badik, DO, Vice President
Brittany Tiell, Treasurer
Brent Hoerig
Megan James
Amy Kirkpatrick
Sarah Kline
Tom Krupp
Henry Matthews
Tera Matz
Scott Scherf
We are deeply grateful to every donor who supported the United Way of Fostoria’s 2024 Campaign. Every contribution—no matter the size—makes a meaningful difference.
Beerco Distributing Co.
Charter Steel
Fifth Third Foundation
KeyBank
Marathon Petroleum
Morgan Advanced Materials
Premier Bank (WesBanco)
ProMedica Fostoria
Community Hospital
Roppe
Superior Credit Union
The Mennel Milling Company
Geary Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Ron and Gail MacKenzie
Henry and Angela Matthews
Don and Louise Mennel
Ford and Kate Mennel
Tom and Stacey Reineke
Anonymous
Mark and Jackie Baker
Randy and Michelle Bishop
Steve and Denise Brown
Todd and Amy Burns, Burns Petroleum
Jack and Dee Conine
Sue Echelberry
Michael J. Foos
FCH Medical Staff
Don and Alexis Gillett
Andrew Goshe
Matthew and Nicki Harrington
Ron Hartley, II
John and Susan Kinn
Kathleen Leitzy
Evelyn Marker
Kurt and Cassie Ohlrich
Scott and Amy Osborne
Sally Reed
Eugene Schalk
Greg and Janet Vay
David and Denise Whitta
Chris and Joni Widman
Drs. Michael and Jill Badik
Rick and Robin Bates
Bill and Robyn Brenner
Autumn Clouse
Tony Faber
Laura and Dutch Fitzwater
Ed and Connie Gross
Keith R. Holman
John and Kayla Irwin
Wayne and Mimsi Irwin
Ryan S. Kinn, DMD
Tom and Sharon Krupp
Larry and Jan Levenhagen
Scott Meredith
Tony Robbins
Rotary Club of Fostoria
Roger and Lisa Saltzman
Bill and Sara Squire
Alex and Maddy Theis
Victoria Vath
Anonymous (3)
Jon Armitage
Shad Baltz
Dawn Boggs
Chris Chalfin
Jeff and Patricia Clagg
Kurt A. Dauterman
Barbara Dibble
Wendy Foss
Ellen Gatrell
Ryan Gibson
David and Karen Gray
Matt and Linda Green
Brady and Lauren Hall
Brooks Hall
Robert Hammer
Alexandria Hersch
Carol Kinn
Tyler Knowlton and Kristen Tiell
Michael Kroetz
Jennifer McCumber
Emma Pletcher
Bob Podach, Medicare Made Simple
Richard Ransom
Fred and Julie Reinhart
John and Marcy Roets
Thomas and Ann Sacksteder
John and Heather Schuld
Michael Shaffer
Brian Shaver
Jacob Sours
Levi Squire
Reed Squire
Scott Steinmetz,
Steinmetz Tax Service
Amy Stultz
John Tinsman
Beth Utz
Beau Walters
Aaron Weidner
Noah Widman
Ashlee Worden
Anonymous (6)
These individuals, couples, and small business owners have given at substantial levels demonstrating their commitment to being there for their friends, neighbors and family members in Fostoria. All gifts to United Way are deeply appreciated.
Platinum $2500
Gold $1200
Silver $750
Bronze $500
On behalf of the United Way of Fostoria, we are deeply grateful to each and every donor to the 2024 Campaign. Every gift is important to the work of United Way. Every donation supports the services of the Partner Agencies for the people who live, work and go to school in Fostoria.
The United Way of Fostoria works to stimulate the interest and mobilize the participation of citizens on behalf of worthy educational, character building, healthcare and welfare organizations. It promotes efficiency through cooperative fundraising, and fosters cooperation among member agencies and all such organizations serving Fostoria, Ohio.
Founded in 1957, UWF is member of United Way Worldwide. It is a separate 501(c)(3) organization serving the Partner Agencies and the common good of the greater Fostoria community.
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