United Way of Santa Cruz County GIVE, ADVOCATE, VOLUNTEER. ENEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY
		APRIL 2009
		Chair of the Board of Trustees  announced: Chris  Maffia - Vice President, Relationship Manager at Santa Cruz County Bank Co Chairs for 2009-2010 Campaign  announced: Martina O'Sullivan -  Director for Community Engagement at Dominican Hospital Donna Murphy - Vice Chancellor of UCSC The United Way Holds Community Celebration and Recognition On April, 2 the United Way celebrated the  successful  completion of the 2008-2009 Fundraising Campaign with over $1,000,000 raised. "This event is an opportunity for so many generous donors and volunteer leaders who are making our community strong to come together and cheer each other" said Mary Lou Goeke, ED of the United Way. "it is such a joy for us to be with them and thank them all." Pictures and award winners will be up on our website in the near future. We'll also share more about this inspiring event in our next newsletter.  In the meantime: Congratulations to the winners!  Thanks to the volunteers and donors!  Let's all continue to Live United Locally! Advocate for a Strong Ombudsman Program for Seniors in Santa Cruz County The Ombudsman Program of Advocacy,Inc. serves the counties of Santa Cruz and San Benito and is a partner program of our United Way. The program consists of concerned community members who are willing to advocate for the rights and dignity of residents in nursing homes and community care facilities.  They provide an ongoing presence in facilities to promote the highest quality of life and care. All communications with an Ombudsman are confidential and there is never a charge for services. You can help Ombudsman gain much needed state funding by letting the Assembly know that you support Assembly bill AB 392. This bill is up before the Assembly Health Committee on APRIL 14th and would restore funding to ensure that California's vulnerable and isolated elderly are afforded protection through the Ombudsman Program. To learn more:CLICK HERE  THINK LOCAL FIRST uses "Pay it Forward" to Generate Local Commerce Think Local First County of Santa Cruz, in cooperation with its member businesses and non-profits, demonstrates the power of local money by giving away five $100 local money checks. The hope is to generate up to $15,000 in local commerce in just 30 days. Larry Pearson, CEO of Pacific Cookie Company donates his $100 to Mary Lou Goeke, ED of the United Way.  The United Way will use the gift to purchase office supplies at Palace Arts. THANK YOU LARRY! United Way of Santa Cruz County is a proud member of Think Local First	Help us find 100-4-100 and Advance the Common Good You can ask your hairdresser, you local cafe owner, your dry cleaner..any one you have an established relationship with and want to share the LIVE UNITED experience with. We are searching for 100 local businesses not already associated with a workplace campaign to join the effort to LIVE UNITED by giving $100 to the 2008 United Way Campaign. Join our Board of Trustees, our Staff, and other supporters in the community to give local businesses an opportunity to participate. To be a part of making a difference Contact Debbie Liardet  at 831-465-2203 or Email Sponsored in part by : Volunteer or Participate in  United Way Corporate Golf Challenge To Participate: CLICK HERE To Volunteer: Call Michelle Luedtke at 831-465-2201. Premier Sponsor:  BE AN ADVOCATE Forward this eNewsletter You can LIVE UNITED by helping us spread the word. Imagine how many people we could reach if everyone forwards this to five people.
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