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CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY IMPACT
Jessica Boyer, Community Impact Director
School supplies and food distributed at Project Community Connect
Project Community Connect hosted its second annual event on August 27, 2009 to connect the public with health and human service agencies as well as distribute back packs to school age children. Over 480 children received back packs and school supplies. The Salvation Army served... Read More |
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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 |
AGENCY SPOTLIGHT
Teen Court
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Douglas County Teen Court is in its seventh year of operation handling juvenile first-time-offender cases. Teen Court is a diversion program for low level, low risk first-time juvenile offenders. Offenders are given an option to admit their offense and have their case heard in front of a jury of junior high and high school students in exchange for a clean record. Offenders must complete any conditions imposed by the jurors within a 90 day period to... Read More
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In a society where young people are faced with many life-defining choices on a daily basis, it is important for them to have a safe, supervised drug/alcohol-free environment where they can socialize with their peers. Club 1 fulfills that need.
Our most popular program has been our weekly concerts. It has grown from 1,800 participants in 2005, our first year of operation, to over 4,600... Read More |
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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota's mission is to "Express the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds communities." Lutheran Social Service of Alexandria has been providing services in the community for over 50 years and has been a partner with United Way for over 25 years. It is through this partnership that... Read More |
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Chili Feed & Silent Auction
Put your team together, grab your favorite chili recipe and get ready to compete at the 12th Annual ChiliFeed and Silent Auction. This year's theme is World Wide Sports and will be held at Broadway Ballroom on September 29 from 11-2. This is a fun event and you won't want to miss it. If you can't cook chili, just come and eat. There will be many unusual chili recipes to sample. It's all you can eat chili for only $5. Read More
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Coat Drive and Distribution Set for October
October 1 has been set as the day to begin the United Way Coat Drive. All winter outerwear will be collected. There is always a strong need for boots, snow pants and children's coats.
Winter Coat Collection begins October 1 through October 14. Drop off points...
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St. Paddy's Day for Snowbirds
October 17 brings Mikko Cowdery's St. Paddy's Day for Snowbirds Concert to the AAAA Theatre. This Irish music festival will be held on October 17 at 7:30 pm. Join Mikko and friends for a great time for a great cause. Tickets $15 and are available at the AAAA Theatre box office.
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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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Michael Hested |
Michael Hested is one of the newest members to the United Way Board. He is a relatively new transplant to the Glenwood area and has been involved with the United Way of Central MN for a number of years. Michael's first experience with the United Way was when the company he was working at had him co-chair their internal United Way campaign. He's had experience on the Results Team there for the last three... 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.
Recent memorials given in memory of Aileen Gerdes by Marcia Gae Schmitt. | |
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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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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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