Needs Are Critical - Please Give, Advocate and Volunteer

	United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
	GIVE, ADVOCATE, VOLUNTEER.	NEWS FROM YOUR UNITED WAY

	November 2011
	November 2011

Local Needs Reaching Critical Levels

You Can Help -- Support United Way in 2011

"In these times of economic hardship, our community needs United Way and the agencies it supports. It's important that all of us invest in our community, and through United Way we can make a lasting difference in people's lives."

~ Julie Yoo, a 17-year Loyal Contributor to United Way

Today is National Philanthropy Day -- a special day set aside to recognize and thank you for all you have done to help people in need in our region. Your support is the key to strengthening our community, and we thank you.

But even with all you have done, there is more to do.

The region's growing needs have been detailed in the media this week, in a Richmond Times-Dispatch story and in a report on CBS 6. To tackle these urgent, critical needs, all of us need to take action and help those who are struggling so fiercely right now.

Consider what you can do right now to change lives. Through United Way, you can unite with others and make a much bigger impact on the community than one person can make alone. Give, advocate and volunteer with United Way today -- our region needs you now more than ever.



Congratulations to Our Community's Honored Philanthropists and Volunteers Today, several dedicated philanthropists and volunteers were recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Central Virginia Chapter for their outstanding contributions to our local community. Some of the recipients are part of the United Way family, and all of them are giving, advocating and volunteering to help people in need and make our region stronger. Congratulations to all! Corporate Philanthropist of the Year: MWV Corp., a Gold Contributor ($250,000 to $499,000) to United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg. Foundation Philanthropist of the Year: Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Individual Philanthropist of the Year: Alan I. Kirshner, a member of United Way's Alexis de Tocqueville Society. Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy: John W. and Jane M. Roberts. Spirit of Giving award: Linsey Kornblau. Volunteer of the Year: Lisa Schaffner, a member of United Way's Women's Leadership Initiative. Youth Philanthropist of the Year: Saints $100 for 100 (St. Christopher's and St. Catherine's School). Learn more about the honorees by watching their videos.

United Way in the News

First Book Bank Opens in Petersburg

The first book bank in Petersburg opened October 26, and you helped make it possible through your support of United Way. The Southside Regional Children's Book Bank is making free books available for children from birth through age 5 who live in the Tri-Cities region. The book bank was created by the Petersburg City of Readers leadership committee. This partnership includes United Way, Salvation Army Tri-Cities Service Center, the Petersburg Public Library and Virginia State University. Read the Petersburg Progress-Index story here.

Mr. and Mrs. J. Stewart Bryan III

Receive United Way's Most Prestigious Honor

J. Stewart Bryan III, chairman of the board of directors for Media General Inc., and his wife Lissy S. Bryan, an advocate for affordable housing and child welfare, have received the 2010 Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award from our United Way. The annual award honors those whose service and generosity exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. The Tocqueville Society is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Richmond this year. Read the Richmond Times-Dispatch story here.

Donate Your Time

During the Holidays

It's the giving time of year, and

what better time is there to volunteer your skills and talents to help people in need? If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, there are plenty to choose from:

Visit our website for links to specific volunteer projects this holiday season. There are projects for children and families as well as adults.
Visit HandsOn Greater Richmond, a United Way partner. The website features volunteer projects for the holiday season and throughout the year.
Help out with the Fourth Annual Holiday Drive held by United Way's Women's Leadership Initiative. Volunteers are needed to collect items and create holiday gift boxes for children up to 5 years old.

Stress-Proof

Your Holidays

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011

12:00 p.m.

RSVP online

As the calendar draws closer to the end of the year, our to-do lists get longer, time seems to speed up -- and our stress levels rise. Join us and learn how to manage your holiday stress, identify the signs of holiday blues and take care of yourself during what feels like the year's busiest season. We'll close the session with a project that will help others!

Speaker: Sydney Fleischer, Ph.D., L.C.S.W. from Jewish Family Services.

For lunch, enjoy pizza, dessert salad and a beverage provided by United Way, or bring your own.

Location: United Way, 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 201, Conference Room 204

Register online today!

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