About Us

OUR MISSION

United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties unites people, raises funds and aligns resources to create a more resilient and connected community.

OUR VISION

We will be champions of our communities, empowering individuals and improving lives, while striving for ideals that facilitate lasting, positive change.

Value Statements

  • We practice care, compassion and honesty in the stewardship of resources and relationships entrusted to us by our community.
  • We value each person’s unique gifts that strengthen our community through individual experiences, skills and resources.
  • We focus on achieving the highest standards of organizational excellence and are committed to achieving our mission and vision.
  • We ensure effective, responsible, equitable and ethical management of the resources given to us by our community.
  • We present a strong, united voice that inspires people to build a better, more self-sufficient community.
  • We work collaboratively, effectively and strategically to improve pressing local needs, while creating a caring and responsive community.

Staff

Kerry Pedraza
Executive Director
Lorie Hale
Director of Operations
Natalie Driscoll
Director of Community Impact
Holly Brennan
Director of Development

Board of Directors

Mr. Christian Holfinger
President
Speedway, LLC
2nd (2023-2026)
Ms. Mindi Wilson
Vice President
Assurant
2nd (2024-2027)
Mr. Peter Noonan
Treasurer/Secretary
Midland Properties
3rd (2023-2026)
Ms. Susan Thompson
Development Chair
Madison County Board of Developmental Disabilities
2nd (2024-2027)
Ms. Jessica Pettit
Governance Chair
Advantus Health (Bon Secours Mercy Health Family)
3rd (2025-2028)
Ms. Meghann Scott
Impact Chair
Champaign Co. Family Court
1st (2022-2025)
Mr. Ty Henderson
Champaign County Library
3rd (2024-2027)
Ms. Mellanie Toles
Clark State College
1st (2023-2026)
Mr. Brad Pepper
Topre
Ms. Mary Mitchell
Madison and Champaign Counties ESC
2nd (2025-2028)
Ms. Stephanie Mack
Madison County Board of Elections
2nd (2025-2028)
Mr. David Hoskins
Civista Bank
1st (2023-2026)
Ms. Jodi Homan
Self-employed
1st (2024-2027)
Mr. Dustin Holfinger
American Heart Association
1st (2025-2028)
Ms. Amy Donahoe
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
3rd (2023-2026)
Mr. Caleb Deerwester
The Yost Superior Co.
1st (2024-2027)
Mr. Mo Carpenter
Gallery Homes Real Estate
1st (2023-2026)
Mr. John Brown
Park National Bank
2nd (2023-2026)
Mr. Darrell Thomas
Honda/Urbana City School Board Member
1st (2023-2026)
Ms. Ally Thurman
Springfield City Schools
2nd (2023-2026)
Mr. Zach Vaughn
Wallace & Turner
1st (2024-2027)

Financials

We believe we have a responsibility, both to our donors and to the people we serve, to ensure that the dollars people entrust to us are invested in ways that will result in the greatest measurable impact on lives. Our strategy unites partner agencies under a set of shared goals and ties the funding we give them to the achievement of specific measurements, increasing our likelihood of creating lasting change.

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History

United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties began in 1918 in Springfield, Ohio. Over the past century, it has grown to serve three counties, focusing on education, financial stability and health to create lasting change.

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History

United Way of Clark, Champaign, and Madison Counties began in 1918 in Springfield, Ohio. Over the past century, it has grown to serve three counties, focusing on education, financial stability and health to create lasting change.

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