United Way of Hocking County

Lancaster Fairfield Community Action provides food, clothing and shelter to the low-income population of the county. Located in Lancaster, Ohio, the community also offers a homelessness prevention program that provides rent, deposit, utilities and mortgage assistance to people facing eviction and foreclosure. Its food pantry supplies meat, vegetables, fruit, bread, milk and eggs. The community s emergency home shelters are equipped with kitchen, bath and laundry facilities. Its basic literacy program provides educational opportunities for adults. The Lancaster Fairfield Community Action also operates an early childhood center that organizes activities, such as creative art, music and movement, dramatic play, and language and literacy. Additionally, it operates a volunteer program for recycling and litter prevention that is funded by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention and the Coshocton, Fairfield, Licking, Perry Solid Waste District.

The foundation for the organization began on September 9, 1954 when United Cerebral Palsy was officially incorporated. In January of 1981 the Fairfield County Council for the Disabled was established as a non-profit organization. In January of 1993, United Cerebral Palsy and the Fairfield County Council for the Disabled merged to create Fairfield Center for disAbilities and Cerebral Palsy, Inc. (FCdCP). The purpose of the merger was to provide better delivery of the many services offered to support individuals and families in Fairfield County.

United Way of Fairfield County in Lancaster, OH is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and strengthening communities. Through their mission of convening, leading, educating, and challenging community partners, they develop sustainable programs that address the most pressing needs in the area, promoting a higher quality of life for all residents. With the support of their 215 community partners, United Way of Fairfield County invested $1.3MM into the local community last year, making a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families. By donating to United Way, individuals can contribute to building stronger communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.Generated from the website