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UNITED WAY SAVES THE COMMUNITY $511,762
| United Way of Stanislaus County partners with local agencies to provide free FamilyWize Discount Drug cards for families who have little or no insurance and need discounts on their prescription drugs.
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United Way of Stanislaus County President/CEO, Francine DiCiano shows the savings for Stanislaus County residents
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Since the inception of the program in Stanislaus County in April of 2006, we have helped members of our community save $511,762 on their prescription drugs.
This is one of many ways United Way of Stanislaus County is working to make a difference in the lives of low-income families and children in the community where we work and live.
If you would like a FamilyWize Savings Discount Card (which are free), contact Christopher Scott at the United Way Office at 523-4562 ext. 124 or cscott@uwaystan.org |
TEEN IS TRANSFORMED THROUGH HAVEN
WOMEN'S CENTER
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We're proud to share success stories of people in our community who have been helped by one of the United of Way of Stanislaus County's Partner Agencies.
This story is from the Haven Women's Center Teen Services Program which is partially funded by United Way of Stanislaus County:
The first time we met this 7-year-old girl, her mother let us know she had Fetal-alcohol Syndrome and was sometimes difficult.
Immediately before the first group, she looked at our facilitator & said, "oh h**l no." During the first group she was extremely uncooperative, using vulgar language and was hostile. She told one of the facilitators that she hated her, she refused to sit down, answer questions or participate in general.
Before the next session, the facilitators sat down with both the child and her mother. There was a discussion regarding her behavior, she was given an opportunity to tell us her needs and expectations while the facilitators explained their needs and expectations.
Together they brainstormed healthy ways to communicate if she felt frustrated or upset. By the second session, there was a dramatic turn around. She was polite and participated appropriately. Through the series her behavior continually improved. She was excited to come to group, participated appropriately and helped explain things to her brother.
She successfully graduated from our Kids Count Program!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR. . .
KAY SPRINKEL GRACE
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| Aug. 10 - Kay Sprinkel Grace
Sept. 14 - Campaign Kickoff & Volunteer Recognition
Oct. 5 - Power of the Purse Luncheon Nov. 5 - Bowl-a-Thon |
THANK YOU PAM DENNEY
| If you read the Modesto Chamber of Commerce's Progress Magazine, you might have seen an interview with Pam Denney, co-owner of Mercer Foods.
For the past two years Pam has served as Co-Chair of United Way's Campaign Cabinet Committee.
We are grateful for Pam's support of United Way, and grateful she mentioned us in her interview as well as her company's support of United Way through their annual workplace campaign.
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SHOW THAT
"WE CARE"
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United Way of Stanislaus County cares about our community and the clients served by the 17 programs funded through the Health Impact Council. That is why are giving "We Care" Hygiene Kits to our partners for their clients.
Please help us provide women, children, and men in need with new and unused hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. -travel sizes are great!). You can drop them off at:
United Way of Stanislaus County 422 McHenry Ave., Modesto
Patterson Family Resource Center 118 N. Second St., Patterson
Newman Family Resource Center 1300 Patchett Drive, Newman
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| BACK TO SCHOOL | |
United Way of Stanislaus County's Education Impact Council is organizing a back to school drive for the children who participate in the 14 programs funded through the Education Impact Council.
Please help us provide simple educational tools to children in need by dropping off essential back to school items (backpack, pens, binders,pencils, rulers, etc.) to one of the following locations:
United Way of Stanislaus County 422 McHenry Ave, Modesto
Keenon Krick at Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) After School Programs 2nd Floor 1100 H Street, Modesto
The Salvation Army Turlock Corps 893 Lander Ave, Turlock
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