2025 Highlights with United We Stand!
January
Danielle McCray, LMSW is a Mental Health Professional at Wayne Behavioral Health Network, and the Opioid Task Force leader! Not to mention, our very valued team member and board member. Danielle stopped into the office during our Dry January event, and trained the community members on effective ways to save lives!
March
In March, UWS and Premium Mortgage hosted a Credit 101 course free to the community!
April
In April, we hosted a county-wide Unity in the Community event, which recognized our Emergency Responders.
May
In May, we attended the Wayne County Health & Wellness Fair at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.
October
United We Stand was featured on Channel 13 WHAM for our ongoing efforts to support individuals experiencing homelessness in Wayne County. During our recent Homeless Outreach Event, volunteers canvassed both Lyons and Newark—4 volunteers in each village from 4–6 PM, with an additional team of 2 continuing in Lyons from 7:30–9 PM. In Lyons, we connected with 6 individuals experiencing homelessness (3 during the day and 3 at night), including 5 temporarily staying with others without access to basic necessities and 1 living on the streets. We also located 3 unmanned shelters and spoke with 6 community members who helped us gather valuable information. In Newark, no individuals were found to be unsheltered, though 1 shelter was identified. We are deeply grateful to our volunteers and community partners for their continued support and commitment to ensuring every individual in Wayne County has access to safety, dignity, and care. Read the full story on WHAM 13 here.
Thank you: New Life Assembly of God Church (Lyons), Handcrafted Hugs Club, Woodlane Church (Newark), Glow Up Girl, Fidelis, Wayne County Public Health & the various community members who donated their time and items.
