BUILDING BRIDGES OF UNITY Two local pastors have come together to start some new conversations in the Marion community when it comes to unity in the midst of racial diversity within the local church. Pastor Corredon Rogers from Christ Missionary Church and Pastor Tom Hypes from The Shepherd’s Fellowship are collaborating on a new venture […]
Programs
United Way Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST Every year United Way of Marion County honors a Volunteer of the Year at our Annual Meeting. This year with the launch of the United Way Volunteer Resource Center and Get Connected Website, we wanted to celebrate all volunteers in the community. We know volunteers are a critical piece to […]
National Robotics Challenge
The National Robotics Challenge (NRC) has been hosted in Marion, Ohio at Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum on the Marion County Fairgrounds since 2004. Most recently in 2019, there were over 1200 participants from thirteen states and two countries coming to Marion to compete. The NRC uses the county’s strengths, like our amazing volunteers, sponsors, businesses, and […]
Cardinal Artists’ Project Deadline Extended to April 30
The cardinals are coming to Marion and they need your help! Artists from throughout Marion City and County are encouraged to submit a design to bring these birds to life. Envisioned and led by Dean Jacob, president and CEO of Marion Community Foundation and lifelong resident of Marion, along with a team of interested community […]
United Way of Marion County
When it comes to helping the community, United Way of Marion County is a driving force. Not merely a fund raiser, United Way has increasingly positioned itself as a problem solver, supporting dozens of area nonprofit organizations with both financial and volunteer resources. Amber Wertman, executive director, noted what sets United Way apart from other […]
Prospect Community Churches
FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP UNITE PROSPECT COMMUNITY. The four Prospect community churches are following the model found in Matthew 25:35: For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. The churches – Community Christian Fellowship, […]
