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A collaborate effort between Global Companies, SOS Fuels, and Orange County United Way, which manages the Orange County Fuel Fund, will allow more residents like Anthony Nardo, to stay warm. (L to R) Jeff Spiegel, Distillate Manager for SOS Fuels; Pat Fayo, Energy Program Manager for Orange County United Way; Anthony Nardo, Highland Falls resident and recipient of donated oil; and Mike Smyth, driver for SOS Fuels |
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Global Companies, LLC has generously donated 1,000 gallons of fuel oil to the Orange County Fuel Fund. Orange County residents, particularly those in the Newburgh and New Windsor areas, who don't qualify for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), may be eligible to receive a free minimum delivery of 150 gallons of oil. M. Spiegel and Sons (d.b.a. SOS Fuels) has teamed up with Global Companies and the Orange County Fuel Fund to deliver the donated oil free of charge.
Anthony Nardo of Highland Falls is the first to receive 150 gallons of donated oil. In addition to oil, the Orange County Fuel Fund is available to assist residents with all types of energy sources including electric heat and natural gas. The Fuel Fund can provide grants of up to $585, which will be paid, upon approval, directly to the resident's energy provider.
The Orange County Fuel Fund is managed by Orange County United Way. Anyone interested can visit United Way's website at www.uwoc.org to learn if they qualify for HEAP or the Orange County Fuel Fund. Applications can be completed online or individuals may call Energy Program Manager Pat Fayo at the United Way office at (845) 457-4774 ext. 3112 to receive an application by mail. |
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Orange County CA$H Coalition's Free Tax Prep Community Day Yields High Returns For Residents
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Middletown Academy of Finance volunteer Isaiah Miller works with Darius Hart to prepare his tax return.
The Orange County CA$H Coalition and the Middletown Academy of Finance co-hosted a community day of free tax preparation for qualifying individuals and families on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Middletown High School. Twenty-three tax returns from a combination of individuals earning less than $16,000 per year and families earning less than $42,000 were prepared free of charge, saving them $1,800 in tax preparation charges they would have spent if they had their taxes prepared elsewhere. Volunteers from the Middletown Academy of Finance, who have undergone IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance Program training, were able to return to their clients $29,328 in refunds.
The goal of the Orange County CA$H Coalition (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) is to put more money back into the pockets of those Orange County residents who may not know they are eligible for tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Child Care Tax Credit that could save them thousands of dollars. Orange County United Way is proud to be a member of the Orange County CA$H Coalition.
"I was really glad to find this free program. Last year we paid $600 to have our taxes prepared and the year before we spent $400," said Ana Hart.
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Orange County Women's Leadership Fund Awards Its First Grants That Will Promote Positive Change for Women and Girls
Women's Leadership Grant Recipients from left to right - Kristin Jensen - McQuade Children's Services, Christine Sadowski - YWCA Orange County, Michelle McKeon - Orange County Safe Homes, Christine Tawpash - Literacy Volunteers of Western Orange County, Virginia Mazza - Winslow Therapeutic Riding Center
The Orange County Women's Leadership Fund (WLF) is proud to announce the awarding of its first round of grants, totaling $14,369, for collaborative projects designed to promote financial stability for women and girls in Orange County. The WLF, a new fund of Orange County United Way, was created to promote the independence, growth, and self determination of women and girls. This is accomplished through grants that support projects that will create systemic change and move women and girls toward financial stability and independence.
Literacy Volunteers of Western Orange County will receive a grant to provide seed funding for Women and Financial Literacy. The goal of this non-traditional program is to help women gain an understanding of the basic principals of fiscal management and responsibility.
The Save Yourself Program will expand the services of Safe Homes and the Orange County Family Justice Center to include resources for women who wish to initiate or enhance their current educational or technical skills.
Winslow Therapeutic Riding Unlimited, Inc. will present a weekly program, To See the Opportunities and Barriers for Women, which will allow girls to examine how customs, language and societal norms provide both opportunities, as well as barriers, to success.
Child Support Technical Assistance, offered by YWCA Orange County, fills an existing gap for timely information and assistance to women who are experiencing difficulty navigating the complex system of filing for support or enforcement of a child support order.
The Independent Living Skills "LIFE" Program at McQuade Children's Services will enable girls ages 12 to 18 to cultivate the skills needed to become independent adults by taking an active role in developing their individual independent living goals.
Click here to learn more about how you can join the efforts of the Orange County Women's Leadership Fund. |
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United Way Helps Families Reduce Their Prescription Drug Costs
If you don't have health insurance, or need medicine not covered by your insurance plan, you need the FamilyWize prescription drug discount card being distributed by Orange County United Way. This card could lower the cost of your medicine by an average of 35%. Orange County United Way is providing these cards free-of-charge to everyone in our community. There are no age restrictions, no income restrictions, no limit on how many times you can use it and no waiting to get a card. In fact, you can print this e-mail, cut out the card and use it today.
People can go to www.FamilyWize.org to print a card, look up drug prices, and get a list of participating pharmacies. FamilyWize cards can also be obtained from over 50 local pharmacies or by calling Orange County United Way at (845) 457-4774.
"It's truly amazing what we can accomplish when we all work together. So many people and organizations have joined together to make this possible," said John Checklick, President and CPO of Orange County United Way. "We invite all area organizations to contact us for a supply of cards, as well as every local business to get cards for all their employees and their families."
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Recycle Your Old Cell Phone And Support United Way
If you you have old cell phones lying around your home, United Way can turn them into cash for the community. United Way is holding a Cellular Recycler™ program at its headquarters in the Orange County Chamber building located at 30 Scott's Corners Drive in Montgomery. Collection boxes are located inside the United Way office and on the second floor outside of the Larkin Room. United Way will turn in old cell phones to Cellular Recyler™, keeping them out of our landfills, and in exchange will receive donations depending on the value of the phone.
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or you can choose one of United Way's Targeted Care areas:
Helping Children and Youth Succeed
Supporting Initiatives that Help Individuals and Families Access and Maintain Affordable Housing
Supporting Initiatives That Help Improve Access to Affordable Health Care for Uninsured Individuals and Families
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April 24, 2009 - "Power of the Purse" Fundraiser to benefit The Orange County Women's Leadership Fund
The "Power of the Purse," is the premier event for the Orange County Women's Leadership Fund. The evening takes place from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Catlin Gardens in Slate Hill. Women of all ages will have an opportunity to bid on new or vintage designer handbags during the silent auction. Come experience the "Power of the Purse" as funds raised will help The Orange County Women's Leadership Fund in its mission: To create lasting change that moves women and girls toward financial independence. Tickets are available for $75 per person at the door. Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard are accepted.
May 28, 2009 - The Orange Open - the Premier Golf Tournament to benefit Orange County United Way and the Orange County Chamber of Commerce
This exciting golf tournament takes place at Otterkill, Stony Ford, and Winding Hills Golf Courses. It's a fun filled day for the serious and not so serious golfer concluding with a delicious dinner and awards reception afterwards. Click here for a full list of golfing and sponsorship opportunities.
June 14, 2009 - Touch-A-Truck Family Fun Event Creates Playground of Real Trucks
Join us on Sunday, June 14th for this larger than life event at the Orange County Government Center in Goshen. Families will have the opportunity to see, touch, and play on backhoes, tow trucks, cranes and other trucks they might never have seen outside of a toy box. It will be a fun family event with inflatable rides, face-painting, and character appearances. Tickets are available for $5 per person. Companies are invited to become a sponsor or take an ad in the event journal. Click here to learn more about Touch-A-Truck.
For more information on these and other upcoming events, please visit our website, www.uwoc.org or call (845) 457-4774.
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Three Driving Simulators Purchased Through United Way's "Not One More" Fund
Orange County United Way ordered three driving simulators, which will be used by local school districts as a part of a safe teen driving initiative sponsored by the "Not One More" Fund. The "Not One More" Fund was formed as a result of a collaborative effort among schools, county government, law enforcement, Orange County United Way, and community and parent organizations. Orange County United Way continues to receive contributions and grants designated to the "Not One More" Fund. Most notably United Way received a $1,000 contribution from the Orange County Stop DWI Program and a $1,500 grant from the SAFECO Insurance Foundation thanks to the efforts of Jack Smith from William A. Smith Insurance. United Way thanks all the "Not One More" Fund donors for making the purchase of these driving simulators possible.  |
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Turn Your Next Internet Search Into Change: Use GoodSearch.com and Raise Money for Orange County United Way
GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Simply designate United Way-Orange County (Montgomery, NY), use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you'll be supporting your favorite cause. Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter "United Way - Orange County" as the charity you want to support. Thank you in advance for your support! |
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Orange County United Way
30 Scott's Corners Drive, Suite 102
Montgomery, NY 12549
Phone: (845) 457-4774
Fax: (845) 457-4702
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