 LIVE UNITED: Live Healthy |
Seems like everyone's involved in the national conversation about healthcare these days. Take charge of your health and the community's health by getting engaged in United Way's LIVE UNITED in 2009.
Special Health Event:
Join us Saturday, August 22 at One Yoga for a FREE yoga class. If you attend, you may be the grand prize winner of a yoga starter kit donated by lululemon athletica! Space is limited, so register now! Give:
With a new or increased $25 donation, you're eligible for our Campaign Victory Sweepstakes. Did you know that your $25 donation provides oral health kits for a family?
Advocate:
Volunteer:
Local community clinics need skills-based volunteers of all areas and levels. Get involved!
Thanks to our LIVE UNITED in 2009 sponsors:
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Can you ignore the face of poverty? |
United Way's new advertising campaign kicked off this month and it addresses a growing community problem--poverty exists in our region and it's no longer an option to ignore it.
580,000 people in the metro area are living in or at the edge of poverty (an annual income of $44,100 for a family of four)--32 percent are children.
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| New Domestic Violence Report Released
In partnership with the Department of Public Safety-Office of Justice Programs, United Way recently released a detailed report examining the impact of domestic violence in Minnesota.
Of the 5,500 adults surveyed, some important findings:
- Overall, 27 percent of women and seven percent of men have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime.
- Respondents experienced three episodes of domestic violence on average, but reported fewer than one to police.
See the full report> |
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Claim Your Campaign Victory Motorcycle! |
A special incentive for our Twitter followers:
 Tell us how you connect with poverty, use the hashtag #LiveUnitedTC, and if you're one of nine names drawn, you'll receive a free entry into our sweepstakes for your chance to win two Cub Foods gift cards and a Victory Hammer 8-Ball Motorcycle! Plus our 999th follower will receive a gift card!
Check it out: @UnitedWayTC
Thanks to our sweepstakes sponsors:
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