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| United Way Golf Classic |
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Special thanks to Sertoma for the 6 Golf Teams!
The 9th Annual United Way Golf Classic was a huge success. Thirty two teams played at the Geneva Golf Course on June 15th. Participants enjoyed a wonderful day of golf, good food and an opportunity to support the work of the United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties. |
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First Place Team, Central Office Solutions
Duane Tallifer, Scot Stockmo, Chris Behrens, Jeff Bigger
The winning team was from Central Office Solutions. The grand prize of a year's membership donated by Geneva Golf Club was won by Andy Langenfeld... Read More
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2009 Golf Classic Volunteers
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| CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT
Jessica Boyer, Community Impact Director
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Free groceries!! The Community Impact Coalition has been working to reduce hunger in Douglas County and provide for additional ways to distribute food to individuals and families with immediate needs. The first mobile food drop will be on July 30, from 1 pm to 3 pm at the New Life Christian... Read More
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Stuff the bus with school supplies! Working with the Alexandria Jaycees, the second annual
Stuff the Bus program is underway. This program provides children with new school supplies to assist them with their studies and to help build self-esteem. Read More
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| ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
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So much to do ...so little time! Check out all the fun events that are happening in our area. There is always something for everyone. Save this in your "Favorites" so you can keep in the know of the great events put on by local non-profits. Non-profits are invited to email their special events to united-3@rea-alp.com. Read More
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AGENCY SPOTLIGHT
Foster Grandparent Program |
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Pictured enjoying the fundraiser are left Neva Pesta, Evelyn Siegle, Sandy Devens, and right Margaret Becker |
Responding to the need in their local communities Foster Grandparents from the Sauk Centre and Alexandria areas collected 55 pounds of food and cash which was distributed to Outreach Food Shelf in Alexandria and Browerville Food Shelf. The Foster Grandparents gathered at The Corral in Nelson on May 13... Read More |
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Miracle Horse Riders |
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Rider - Derek Baker, Backrider - Candace Esterberg, Sidewalker - Sue Richardson, Leadwalker - Don Swanson |
Saddling up a horse and riding is an experience of a lifetime for people with physical or emotional disabilities. Therapeutic riding contributes to the physical, emotional & social well-being of people with special needs. Horsebackriding moves the riders' body in a manner similar to a human's... Read More
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| Lakes Area Recreation Host Minnesota Senior Games
The Minnesota Senior Games is an Olympic style event in which senior athletes (ages 50 & better) compete for medals in 20 different athletic events. Age divisions are 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90 & up. The Minnesota Senior Games is scheduled to... Read More |
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| VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
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This is a new feature for United Way and we hope you will be as excited about it as we are. This is a "one -stop shop" for volunteers and non-profits alike.
If you are looking for volunteer opportunities for you, your family, your business, church or any other group be sure to look over the numerous local volunteer opportunities that are updated regularly. If you a involved with a non-profit let them know they can post and update their volunteer needs directly through this link.
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT |
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Kellie Janssen |
Kellie Janssen has played a very big part as a volunteer for the United Way. She is chairing the Silent Auction for the second year. As a mom of two children, Adrianna (9) and Maxwell (1), Kellie and husband Scott enjoy golfing , boating, and spending time with family. Kellie loves board games and laughter has always been the best medicine... Read More
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HONOR FRIENDS & FAMILY WITH SPECIAL GIFTS
Memorial Gifts
Some things do last forever. By making a memorial gift you can honor a special friend or loved one even after they are gone. Their community was important to them. By giving to United Way, you honor them by supporting people who need it most in their home community. Memorial Gifts to the United Way are listed in our monthly newsletter.
Leave a Legacy
Gifts can take many forms. It can be as basic as designating United Way as a beneficiary in a will or life insurance policy. It can also be more complex, such as designating funds from a trust account. Often times, there can be significant tax advantages as well, depending on asset donated. An experienced financial planner or tax advisor can play an valuable role in determining the appropriate plan. For more information, please contact United Way at 763-4840.
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2009/10 Funded Agencies
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Check out the new funded agencies for 2009/10
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| MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Linda Roles, Executive Director |
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July promises to be a very busy month as we have already started our 2009-10 campaign with a presentation to UPS Employees on July 1. We look forward to a year filled with fun activities and funding more than 40 programs in Douglas & Pope Counties.
We also have a new format for our newsletter. We hope you like it and we welcome your thoughts on how it can better serve your needs and provide information on United Way programs...Informing our readers about opportunities to give, advocate and volunteer. Let's reach out and join hands with others to LIVE UNITED.
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Underneath everything we are,
Underneath everything we do.
We are all people.
Connected, interdependent, united.
And when we reach out a hand to one,
We influence the condition of all.
That's what it means to
LIVE UNITED |
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Give.
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Giving through our annual campaign is the easiest and most powerful way to invest in your community. Your gift is invested locally to get visible and meaningful results. As always, if you work in one county and live in another, you can direct your contribution to the county you live in.
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Advocate.
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Make some noise, be the voice for those who can not advocate for themselves. You can make change happen with your voice. Get informed about the needs in your area. Tell your friends what they can do to make difference. Write a letter to the editor, contact your local elected officials or just start a conversation with your neighbors about a pressing issue. United Way needs people who are passionate about education, income and health to make some noise. Sign up today for United Way Action Alerts so you can stay in the know about advocacy opportunities right here in our communities.
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Volunteer.
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Reach out a hand, and influence the condition of all. Volunteer your time to change the life of another as well as your own life! United Way's Volunteer Center works with volunteers and local nonprofits to develop year-round volunteer opportunities for groups, youth, busy working adults and seniors. Visit www.uwdp.org for a list of local volunteer opportunities in both Douglas and Pope Counties.
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