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New Resource for Caregivers
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Providing support and resources for family caregivers has long been a part of United Way's work to help older adults remain in their homes and age with dignity.
Now, a new partnership between United Way and Lift Caregiving will boost the support, information, research and tips that are available
on United Way's caregiver website at www.yourunitedway.org/caregivers.
Lift Caregiving offers assistance, advice and answers, as well as organizes and offers connections with proven products and trusted service providers in the Greater Richmond metro area. The website, www.liftcaregiving.com, includes guest authors, insights from subject-matter experts, live chats, invited provider listings and first-hand perspectives from actual caregivers.
United Way's caregiver website also features links to partner agencies that support older adults and other area resources. |
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You're Invited: An Easy Way
to Learn About Early Childhood
Join us and visit an early childhood development agency this summer!
Governor Bob McDonnell has proclaimed August as School Readiness Month in Virginia. Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond -- an initiative of United Way and the Greater Richmond Chamber -- is offering agency site visits as a quick, easy way to deepen your understanding of this complex issue.
Site visits -- which will last for about an hour -- are available at different agencies across the region. You are welcome to attend as many tours as you'd like.
RSVP today!
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Partner Agencies in the News | |
Freedom House and the Daily Planet
People dealing with homelessness now have extra help getting to medical appointments. United Way partner agencies Freedom House and the Daily Planet have teamed up to provide transportation from Freedom House's Conrad Center to the Daily Planet -- a 22-block hike that's difficult even if you're healthy. The pilot program is funded by the City of Richmond and donations. Read the Times-Dispatch story here.
Virginia Supportive Housing
An ambitious campaign to find 1,000 homes for 1,000 Virginians will kick off in Richmond next month. Virginia Supportive Housing is now training volunteers to  canvass the streets August 1-5 and find those who are sick, vulnerable and homeless. The goal of the 1,000 Homes for 1,000 Virginians campaign is to house those folks and get them medical treatment as soon as possible. Read the Style Weekly story here.
If you're interested in volunteering, visit the campaign website for information, call (804) 836-1061 or
e-mail ajonesnassar@virginiasupportivehousing.org. |
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Childhood Obesity:
Help Kids Get Healthy
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
12:00 p.m.
RSVP online
In Virginia, at least 30 percent of the children under age 18 have been classified as overweight or obese. What can we do to help our children get healthy? Join us for a roundtable discussion with local experts, who will discuss
trends, ideas and solutions.
For lunch, enjoy sandwiches, salad and a beverage provided by United Way, or bring your own.
Speakers:
Moderator: Jacque Hale, Director of Community Mobilization, Smart Beginnings of Greater Richmond/United Way
Location: United Way, 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 201, Conference Room 204.
Register online today! |
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