Effective participation in public policy at the local, state and national levels is a tenet embedded in United
Ways’ mission to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another. Ohio United Way leads and
facilitates such participation–emphasizing state-level government relations–through technical assistance,
research, monitoring, information services, and lobbying.

The following are the areas where Ohio United Way will devote the bulk of its public policy energies over the next
three years, although other issues may surface that will also require work. Below is a summary of Ohio United Way’s
Public Policy Positions which identify the areas where the agency can be expected to weigh in on policy debates.

Maintain and expand United Ways’ ability to impact state and federal public policy.

Help Ohioans achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.

Advance the well-being of Ohio’s childeren and their families through accessible early education and care
programs and the restructuring of both Ohio’s child protection and shool funding systems.

Promote the continued role and vitality of charities.

Last Updated 31 August 2000