MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
Eagle Media, on behalf of The Schmidt Foundation, presented a $20,000 donation to the United Way of Reno County, furthering collaborative efforts to improve quality of life across the community.
The contribution recognizes the United Way’s broad-based work in Reno County — spanning youth opportunity, healthy communities, financial security and community resiliency.
According to the United Way’s website, the organization “leads with purpose and works upstream to address the root causes of issues in our community.” The nonprofit supports more than 18,000 Reno County residents through partnerships with 22 local agencies, focusing on four key areas: youth opportunity, healthy community, financial security and community resiliency.
“From beginning of life to end of life, and everything in between, the United Way is fighting for the health, education and financial stability of every person in our community,” the organization notes.
Founded in 1988 by Bob and Pat Schmidt, The Schmidt Foundation was created to invest in the success and well-being of the communities it serves. The founders believed that “a rising tide lifts all boats” — that giving back creates a ripple effect of good, helping communities grow and thrive.
The funds will support the United Way’s ongoing initiatives in Reno County, including local youth book-delivery programs, resource navigation services through the 2-1-1 helpline, and other community resilience projects. The organization’s annual impact report cites more than 2,900 residents served in the past year through dozens of community investment partners.