United Way urges South Zanesville partnership for CO₂ detectors, tax help and 2-1-1 referrals

Alyssa Moore of United Way of Muskingum County presented to the Village of South Zanesville Council on Nov. 3, describing programs that serve Muskingum, Perry and Morgan counties and asking for municipal support in outreach and volunteer recruitment.

Moore outlined program pillars: distributing CO₂ detectors in partnership with the South Zanesville Fire Department, tax-preparation assistance (noting that a $5-per-payroll pledge can fund returns for multiple individuals), the United for Kids early-literacy initiative, hot meals and a community cupboard near the United Way office, and a 2-1-1 call center that provides resource navigation for county residents. She emphasized a need for volunteers as long-time senior volunteers retire.

Council members asked how village staff could help share materials with residents visiting town hall. United Way proposed workplace pledge campaigns with forms and infographics, printed materials and videos for public spaces, and an on-site employee presentation. The council expressed interest in scheduling an employee-focused presentation and distributing campaign materials through municipal channels.

Moore provided a contact for urgent Community Impact Fund requests (up to $5,000) and noted donor-choice options on pledge forms. The council and United Way agreed to coordinate next steps on an employee presentation and information distribution.

The presentation produced no formal council motion beyond scheduling follow-up coordination.