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You Can Change Lives with United Way
A Message From Your Campaign Chair |
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Slaughter Fitz-Hugh |
Dear United Way Friends,
Our community needs you.
These days, we are all living with uncertainty. But imagine the uncertainty of a single mother with two jobs who becomes sick unexpectedly. She will lose days at work and still have to afford food and housing in addition to her new medical bills. This kind of uncertainty could lead to job loss or homelessness. Right now, the number of homeless children in our region is at a nine-year high, and there's a waiting list for beds in emergency shelters.
Your donation to United Way can help families find stability -- and make a difference in the lives of thousands of children, adults and older adults in our region.
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Rashella |
Thank you for your generosity.
Slaughter Fitz-Hugh
Chair, 2011 Campaign
President, CapTech Consulting
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Give a Day and Get HandsOn:
Volunteer on Saturday, October 29
Join with 1,000 other volunteers and help change our community during the fourth annual HandsOn Day 2011!
The event, held by United Way partner HandsOn Greater Richmond, will send hundreds of volunteers out across the community simultaneously to give four hours of their time to make a difference for local nonprofits.
Project locations include Tricycle Gardens, Richmond City Public Schools, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Y, Elderfriends and the Fan Free Clinic. Some projects include opportunities for youth who are accompanied by a parent.
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The Age Wave Is Rising,
and Richmond Is Getting Ready |
The number of people over the age of 65 in our region is going to double in the coming years. As the population of our region ages, the demand for services to help them will grow -- and our community needs to be ready.
That's why United Way and Senior Connections, the Capital Area Agency on Aging joined forces with more than 80 community stakeholders to draft the Greater Richmond Age Wave Plan. Last month, more than 200 members of the community reviewed the draft plan and provided feedback, perspective and insight during a day-long Regional Roundtable event. That feedback will be folded into the Plan's next draft, which will be presented to the community in the upcoming months.
To learn more about the issues and the Age Wave Plan:
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Holiday Volunteer Opportunities
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011
12:00 p.m.
During the holiday season, we often wonder how we can help people in need in our community. Come hear the creative ways in which you can make a big difference for local nonprofit organizations this holiday season. In addition to the presenting organizations, you will receive information from many of United Way partners.
For lunch, enjoy pizza, dessert and a beverage provided by United Way, or bring your own.
Presenting organizations
will include:
Location: United Way, 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 201, Conference Room 204.
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Family Caregivers,
This Event Is For You | |
Family caregivers who are looking for free, expert advice and helpful tools will want to attend this day-long event on October 29: "Modern Aging: Navigating the New Normal."
Offered by United Way partner Lift Caregiving and Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Gerontology, there will be free health screenings, flu shots and seminars about nutrition, financial and legal issues, dementia and other topics. There will also be free, on-site respite care. Visit the website for more details. |
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