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United Way Helps Residents
Save Energy and Money
With the heating season upon us, residents are looking for ways to reduce the cost of their heating and utility bills. Orange County United Way, supported though Orange County Government, is hosting free Energy Conservation Workshops to inform residents of easy steps they can take to help improve the energy efficiency of their homes and save money in the process.
Attendees of these workshops can expect to learn tips on how to save money on heating and cooling their homes, reduce energy consumption used by major and small appliances, and water conservation. Additionally, information will be available about energy funding resources in your area. Attendees will also receive a free energy saving toolkit.
Employers can arrange for similar workshops for their employees and/or clients. To arrange for a workshop at your workplace or for a list of workshops in your area, please call Energy Program Manager Pat Fayo at the Orange County United Way office at (845) 457-4774 ext. 3111.
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Fuel Fund Helps Residents Heat Their Homes
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The Orange County Fuel Fund assists households who can not pay their energy bills and need help. To find out if you are eligible to receive assistance from the Fuel Fund click the link below.
Orange County Fuel Fund
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Orange County Women's Leadership Fund Is Seeking Applicants For New Grants |
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The Orange County Women's Leadership Fund (WLF) is accepting applications for collaborative projects designed to promote women's financial stability and independence and opportunities for girls. WLF, a special initiative of Orange County United Way, promotes the independence, growth, and self determination of women and girls by supporting projects that create systemic change and move women and girls toward financial stability and independence.
The first round of grants is based on a one-year funding cycle subject to review and funding availability. Any Orange County 501(c)3 non-profit is eligible. Collaborations with other nonprofits and/or other organizations and business are strongly encouraged.
Applications are available on the Orange County United Way website at www.uwoc.org or by contacting the United Way office at 845.457.4774. Applications may be hand delivered, submitted via mail or electronically. Applications should be directed to Orange County Women's Leadership Fund, Orange County United Way, 30 Scott's Corners Drive, Suite 102, Montgomery, NY 12549. Deadline for grant proposals is December 15, 2008. Applicants will be notified on or before January 31, 2009. For further information, please contact the Orange County United Way at 845.457.4774. | |
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United Way is Running A Toys For Tots Drive
From now through December 15th, Orange County United Way is collecting new unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program. Collection boxes are set up at United Way headquarters located in the Orange County Chamber of Commerce building at 30 Scott's Corners Drive in Montgomery. Attendees of United Way's Community Report Breakfast on December 5th at Southwinds Retirement Home in Middletown are invited to bring a new unwrapped toy for donation. United Way thanks in advance everyone who donates a toy to make this holiday season a little brighter for a boy or girl in our community. |
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Orange County United Way Partners For Free Tax Preparation
Through the combined efforts of the Orange County United Way, the Hudson Valley CASH Coalition, 2-1-1, and participating agencies, free tax services will be offered to qualifying Orange County residents.
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Upcoming Events
December 3, 2008 IRS 990 Seminar for Nonprofits
8:30 - 11 am
30 Scott's Corners Drive, Montgomery
Orange County United Way, The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan and Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGovanni & Weddell (VDDW) have teamed up to present relevant information about changes to the Form 990 that nonprofits will be required to file for the 2008 tax year. Seating is limited so please call United Way at (845) 457-4774 or e-mail smigliori@uwoc.org by December 2, 2008.
December 5, 2008 Community Report Breakfast
8 - 9 am Southwinds Retirement Home, Middletown
Orange County Way invites the community to learn more about the organization and the programs it funds, as well as the progress it has made towards its 2008-2009 fundraising goals. For more information or to RSVP please call (845) 457-4774 or e-mail jwittenberg@uwoc.org.
March 19, 2009 United Way's Annual Dinner
Cocktail Hour begins at 5:15 pm at Anthony's Pier 9, New Windsor
Guests are invited to help United Way celebrate the special people and businesses who, together, help build a stronger community. Look for your invitations in the mail early next year.
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