Thank you to volunteers, an invitation to Lunch & Learn, and more

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

	April 2012
	April 2012

United Way Volunteers Are

Changing Our Community!

You've lent a hand, opened your heart and used your muscle -- and along the way, you've helped young children get off to a good start, provided basic needs for local people in urgent need, and you've had lots of fun. You're a United Way volunteer -- and you are awesome! Thank you for the hundreds of hours you have given to our community!

Special thanks goes to the more than 350 volunteers who contribute countless hours directly to United Way. These local people steer the organization, making decisions that impact our community. Right now, as part of our grant review process, many of those volunteers are taking a critical look at every program supported by United Way, in order to guarantee that your giving is getting results. All of these volunteers are integral to United Way, and we appreciate their dedication!

It takes all of us working together to build a strong community. When you LIVE UNITED -- when you give, advocate and volunteer -- you are inspiring hope and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. THANK YOU!

In honor of National Volunteer Week, United Way salutes you!

May Lunch & Learn:

Growing Older, Getting Better

Wednesday, May 2 at Noon

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Growing older is something we do every day, but television, magazines and advertising tell us that we should resist. There's a lot to love about growing older -- join us for an interactive discussion and explore what's great about aging! You'll also hear about the Greater Richmond Age Wave Plan, which will be released to the community later in May.

Facilitator: Elizabeth Harvell, an MSW student at Virginia Commonwealth University and an intern at United Way

Guest Speakers: Dr. E. Ayn Welleford, MSG, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor of VCU's Department of Gerontology; and Sara Link, MS, Director of Older Adults Initiatives at United Way

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

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



Find Volunteer Projects Online United Way: www.yourunitedway.org HandsOn Greater Richmond: www.handsonrva.org Hanover County's Volunteer Connection: www.HanoverVolunteers.org Volunteer Match: www.VolunteerMatch.org

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