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Campaign Update |
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More than $2 million raised
At the first 2008 campaign count down, United Way reported that 21.68 percent of the employee and corporate giving goal has been met, with a total of more than $2 million donated so far. The total campaign goal for 2008 is $11.9 million.
Most company campaigns that have been turned in so far are showing slight increases in employee giving. Many companies and individuals have elected to increase their United Way gifts or to participate for the first time this year. Twenty-four area non-profits have already completed their campaigns with an increase in pledges.
Call Wendy Bennett at 423-752-0370 for more information on how to kick start your campaign.
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Corporate Campaign News |
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If you have a special event, campaign activity or photos you want to share, e-mail your information to us and we'll feature it in our next newsletter.
McKee Foods
All 4,000 employees across seven McKee plants will attend a UW presentations this year. That's because McKee schedules time for all its employees to hear our message as part of their work shift.Day of Caring Photos
ACE Hardware and many other companies provided almost 300 volunteers and worked nearly 1,500 hours on Sept. 11, United Way's 19th annual Day of Caring. See more photos...
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Show us how you LIVE UNITED! |
| Take a video of you, your friends or co-workers engaging in an activity that helps advance the common good. Maybe you enjoy reading to children. Show us! Maybe you're raising money to help United Way causes. Show us! Sponsoring a special fundraising event? Film it and send it! Wearing the LIVE UNITED T-shirt around town? Show it off! Read here for details....
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How Natasha Lives United
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After losing her job of 14 years when the spinning plant closed, Natasha and her four children needed assistance to start a new life while not losing ground in their old one. She began working with the Department of Human Services Welfare to Work program, where she was referred to a United Way-funded computer and customer service training program. It opened a world of opportunity for her and within six months her life turned around. Working with a career specialist not only prepared her with new skills for a demanding career, but it also encouraged her, building her self-esteem and motivation. Now she works at Convergys and is pursuing a Criminal Investigation degree. Natasha's family has stable support, thanks to a program supported by United Way. When we reach a hand out to one, we influence the condition of all. That's how you Live United. Read more...
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| Reserving Speakers |
| When reserving your campaign speakers, please have your finalized dates, times and locations in hand. Since speakers are not United Way staff, it can be difficult for us to rearrange their schedules. Contact Wendy Bennett with questions or call 752-0370. |
| Volunteers Needed! |
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The Chattanooga Nature Center needs 300 volunteers for its annual Jack O' Lantern Festival on October 17 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.), October 18 (2 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and 19 (1 p.m. to 6 p.m.).
Volunteers are needed to help with festival setup, hayrides, pumpkin carving, games and parking.
You'll only need to work a two and a-half hour shift, but the benefits are great!
For more information or to sign up for a shift, please e-mail Mattea Rolin at mrolin@mickleslawfirm.com or call the Nature Center at 423-821-1160.
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| Upcoming Events:
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! |
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OCTOBER
Early Childhood Expo
Tues., Oct. 7
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
at 1800 McCallie Ave.
Call 423-752-0323
Christmas Clearance
Thurs., Oct. 9, 10 a.m.
at 501 W. 12th Street
Call 423-752-0360
DECEMBER
UW Open House Sat., Dec. 6
from 4 to 6 p.m.
at 630 Market Street, Downtown
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