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SUPPORT UNITED WAY BY SEARCHING THE INTERNET
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What if United Way of Stanislaus County earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!
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. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
And if you download the GoodSearch - United Way of Stanislaus County toolbar, our cause will earn money every time you search online - even if you forget to go to GoodSearch first! Add the United Way - Stanislaus County toolbar at http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/united-way-stanislaus-county
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Did you know?
In 2009 United Way of Stanislaus' 2-1-1 Help Line received 4,316 calls and made approximately 8,579 referrals to people in need.
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YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK
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The dollars you donate to United Way DO make a difference!
This month we're highlighting a story from a client at the Parent Resource Center (PRC). PRC is a child abuse prevention agency that builds stronger, healthier families by offering volunteer in-home mentoring, support services and parenting education to parents who are at risk for child abuse and neglect.
Lack of education is a barrier to many families who receive services at the Parent Resource Center. In an effort to reduce this barrier, the Center offers GED Preparation classes, provided by Stanislaus Literacy Center (also a United Way Partner Agency). This story indicates the importance and power of education and the strong relationships that are created through the Center's many programs. 
A young mom approached her parenting class case manager asking how she could enroll in the GED program as it had been a lifelong dream to complete her high school education. The case manager enrolled her in the GED Preparation class and the mom worked diligently with the instructor for over four months to prepare for the test.
When the instructor felt she was ready, he encouraged her to take the exam which consists of 5 tests. It is difficult to pass all 5 sections and this young mom passed all 5 tests on the first attempt! When she received the news, she excited called her case manager and asked if she could come back to the GED class to tell her success story.
She proudly shared her success with the class and instructor. Tearfully she thanked her instructor and stated,
"No one has ever told me I was smart enough or that I was good enough to do this. Thank you for helping me reach my dream."
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"Those who give, have all things."
Bette Belle Smith
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EFFECTIVENESS MAKES A DIFFERENCE
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Last month we told you about the Center for Human Services' Youth Court. Youth Court is one of the 50 programs United Way provides funding to every year.
You can read the full article here.
Here are a few more results on the effectiveness of Youth Court and how it makes a difference in our community.
Youth Court Outcomes: - 91% of graduates DO NOT re-enter the Juvenile Justice System
- 85% of parents say behavior at home improved, as well as parent-child relationship
- 90% of graduates felt the program was a positive option for them
- 94% of graduates showed an increased respect for the law
The Center for Human Services' Youth Court program is an example of 1 of the 50 different programs United Way provides funding to every single year.
United Way truly makes a difference!
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GIVE. (some love)
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Send a Valentine's Day Card to your honey; help United Way earn some money!
Super Love Sender lets you send a quirky Valentine's Day, football-inspired video card to friends and family. Each card sent equals one vote on how Target divides $1 million between five national charities' educational programs.
You can send up to 10 cards per computer, per day. The total number of votes determines the percentage of the funds United Way Worldwide receives. So revert back to grade school and send Valentine's Day cards to everyone you know! |
Call 2-1-1
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Does someone you know need food, clothing, counseling, utility assistance, senior services, etc???
You
can call 2-1-1 anytime, day or night to get the HELP you
need....
GET
CONNECTED. GET ANSWERS.
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ADVOCATE.
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United Way of Stanislaus County has partnered with United Ways of California to advocate for children's healthcare and for statewide expansion of the 2-1-1 Information and Referral program.
United Way advocates by supporting legislation that furthers our agenda, and by educating business leaders. To learn more contact Estrella Garcia: egarcia@uwaystan.org.
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VOLUNTEER.
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Many nonprofits in our county are in need of volunteers on a daily basis.
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Calendar of Events
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May - United Way Volunteer Recognition Event & Campaign Finale
September - United Way Annual Fundraising Campaign Kickoff
October 20 - Power of the Purse Women's Luncheon
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BE AN ADVOCATE
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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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