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Richmond & Petersburg
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NEWS FROM YOUR UNITED WAY
January 2012

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Saturday: Get Financially Fit for Free 

 

Boost your financial well-being at a free community fair this weekend, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 28!

  

The Financial Freedom Fair, sponsored by MetroCASH and its partners, is for everyone who wants to get control of their personal budgets. Visit VCU's School of Business/Snead Hall on Saturday and you'll find:

  • Free workshops to help you grow your finances, manage your money and learn about your Money Habitudes.
  • A Credit Cafe, where you can pull your free credit report, then attend a free workshop to learn more.
  • Free tax preparation services for people who make less than $50,000 annually. Bring the items on this checklist.
  • Tips for reducing home energy costs.
  • Money workshops for children and teenagers.

Download the event flyer to read workshop descriptions and get parking tips. The first 50 guests will receive a T-shirt and other gifts -- come early!

Lunch and Learn IconFamily Homelessness -
A Regional Crisis

 

Wednesday, February 1 at Noon

 

The number of children experiencing homelessness in our region is at a nine-year high. Helping these families retain or regain stable housing is critical to give the children a good start in life. Join us and hear from local experts about the needs, the solutions, and how you can help.
 
Speakers include:
  • Kelly King Horne of Homeward, the region's coordinating organization to prevent and end homelessness.
  • Carolyn Burdett, executive director of HomeAgain, which provides emergency and transitional shelter.

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

 

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

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Women's Leadership Initiative

Events and Updates 

This Thursday:

WLI Member Orientation

Are you a new member of the Women's Leadership Initiative? Come to orientation and learn more about our mission and structure, this year's goals and plans, and how you can get more involved. RSVP online! 

 

Congratulations to WLI

Former Chair Sally Green!

Sally Green, the chief operating officer of the Federal ReserveSally Green Bank of Richmond and the immediate past chair of WLI, has been selected as one of nine local women to receive the 2012 Outstanding Women award from YWCA of Richmond! Read all about it on our website.

 

February 16:

WLI Advocacy Training

 

Are you ready to turn your passion for the issue of early childhood development into advocacy? Using your voice is the most effective way to raise awareness -- your voice travels!This training session will give you tools and tips. RSVP online!