Tyler was hired as Executive Director on April 6, 2020. He joined United Way of DeKalb County as a volunteer serving on the Community Impact Committee in December 2015. Tyler later Co-Chaired the committee and served as a United Way of DeKalb County Board member, eventually becoming the Board Vice-President in July 2019.
Kirby Cool returned to United Way of DeKalb County as Community Impact Coordinator on September 23, 2024. A graduate of Purdue University Fort Wayne, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services with a minor in Psychology and a Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) through The Fund Raising School at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Promoting health & well-being for everyone.
Ensuring families & individuals achieve financial security.
Helping families & communities create learning for youth.
Providing our community with resources to thrive.
Last year’s event was phenomenal—347 attendees joined us, and we raffled off nearly 60 purses, raising an astounding $44,030.14! These funds had a tremendous impact on our community and supported the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in amazing ways.
Hosted by Charleston Metal Products, in support of the United Way of DeKalb County.
The goal of this event is to connect homeowners in need with volunteers ready to help complete projects for the overall benefit of an improved community. Our event is fully funded by sponsorships from strong community leaders, which means project expenses are covered by United Way of DeKalb County.