THRIVING –– United Way of Jefferson County has developed a Thrive Assessment Committee, which includes, clockwise from top left, Carol Evans, Anthony Mougianis, Ed Florak and Frank Baldwin. -- Contributed

STEUBENVILLE — The United Way of Jefferson County. It is a nonprofit agency that has always been about people helping people.

However, this year, something profound occurred which made the organization take a hard, honest look at itself. It did so through what is known as a Thrive Self-Assessment.

And what it found has ignited a fire to have officials make real, lasting changes across Jefferson County.

“This wasn’t about checking boxes,” stated Executive Director Marci Crawford. “It was about reflection — about asking ourselves if we are truly reaching the people who need us the most.

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