NEWS...

• Make a Pledge to the 2009-2010 campaign... special match opportunity

• Campaign Highlights -- THANKS to these workplaces for Living United!

• Local Officials Encourage Citizens to Visit VITA & Claim EITC

• Visit us at the Children's Health Expo Feb 13 at Ivy Tech [external link]

• Free help with financial aid at College Goal Sunday Feb 21 [external link]

• See how Board Chair Anna Weigand Lives United [external link]

• Monroe Smart Start Coordinator Named; H-T Article

• Volunteers help at Fall Day of Action -- with photos!

• H1N1 info: National... Local [external links]

• United Way kicks-off 2009 Campaign, announces $1,375,000 goal!

• Campaign Tools

• UW Certified by United Way Worldwide

• One year after the flood: Frame family "home at last"

• If you need help after a job loss...

• Local Agencies have NAP credits

• Over 130 volunteers participate in Day of Action -- see the photos!

• Photos of our Leadership Giving Reception

• 2008-2009 Campaign Highlights

• United Way assisting GE Workers

• United Way, Community Foundation launch Birth-to-Five Coalition

• Need help: call 2-1-1

• UW Receives Funding to Help Flood Recovery

• Born Learning -- free info on early childhood

• 2-1-1: Free local information and referral

• United Way hosts energy assistance roundtable

• Bob Barr speaks about high-achieving schools

• Mother Hubbard's Wins "Best of the Best" Award

• PALS wins Youth Achievement Award

• United Way launches the new Loaned Executive Program

• Stardusters/Janiece Jaffee Concert Sept 20th Benefitted United Way

• Kick-off weekend news coverage

• WTIU "Hard Life" documentary featuring UW wins Telly, SPJ Awards

• NALC Food Drive raises 16% more food!

• Read about the Be More Awards, sponsored by UW, BVN, WTIU, Community Foundation

• Links for help with FSSA benefits

• United Way Financial Accountability Documents

• Visit the UW Nonprofit Resource Center

• more...

updated 02/06/2010

 

Read our June newsletter!.

In 2008, your donation ensured that people in need saw opportunity:

• More than 5,500 area youth participated in after-school programs, day care, education opportunities, mentoring, therapy, advocacy, and other organized activities. More than 935,000 meals were given to local residents experiencing hunger... about 50% went to children and 15% to seniors.
• Nearly 11,000 residents in need were provided with medical services, equipment, prescription assistance, screenings, and counseling enabling them to maintain their health.
• The Community Kitchen Summer Breakfast program delivered 11,766 breakfasts to children in eight low-income neighborhoods and two youth-serving programs.
• Nearly 500 families were kept from homelessness because they received help with rent, utilities, and legal assistance.
• 141 preschool children had affordable, dependable care that allowed their parents to go to work.
• 100% of the graduation-age youth in two United Way-funded programs, Rhino’s and Girls Inc. graduated high school.
• 5,044 nights of emergency shelter were provided by Middle Way House to women and children in the aftermath of traumatic violence.
• The American Red Cross provided 32 individuals and families with emergency food, shelter, and supplies to help them recover from residential fires.
• 119 community members learned how to respond in a disaster through American Red Cross training.
• More than 750 families received Born Learning materials filled with researched-based parenting tips and ways to turn everyday moments into learning experiences.
• Over 900 at-risk residents were provided supports to maintain or gain employment. These supports include resume and interview coaching, on-the-job training, reliable affordable childcare, and legal counseling.
• The Monroe County Long Term Recovery Committee, a United Way program, assisted more than 400 individuals and families affected by the severe storms and floods of 2008.
   

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