United Way - eNewsletter

	United Way of Northern Arizona
		ENEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE 2011



Wallow Fire Fund

Give to those in need

United Way of Northern Arizona is deeply concerned about the families impacted by the devastating fires in Northeast Arizona. Many evacuees will incur expenses that will create economic hardship and that in the aftermath of the fire many families will need help restoring their lives. For these reasons, UWNA has established the Wallow Fire Fund to provide assistance to people impacted by the fire.

To donate, visit our website at www.nazunitedway.org. Click on "Donate Now", select a payment option, and select "Wallow Fire Fund" from the drop-down menu under the heading of "Designations".

Give.

It is never too late to give! You can direct your contribution to the Community Investment Fund or one of the action areas-Education, Income, and Health-or choose all three.

Advocate.

You can LIVE UNITED by helping us spread the word. Imagine how many people we could reach if everyone forwards this to five people.

BE AN ADVOCATE

Volunteer.

United Way works with local government agencies and nonprofit organizations to develop the best opportunities for youth, busy working adults, and seniors.



Campaign Corner

Northeast Chapter

United Way of Northern Arizona--Northeast Chapter Campaign and Summit Society Recognition Luncheon

Thank you to our sponsors-Arizona Public Service, National Bank of Arizona, and Tate's Auto Center-and thank you to our guest speaker Brad Cesmat for supporting the Northeast Chapter Campaign and Summit Society Recognition Luncheon on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Torreon Golf Club in Show Low, Arizona.

The Northeast Luncheon recognized community partners from local and county government, as well as community members and volunteers for their efforts in the UWNA Northeast Chapter Campaign and initiatives in education, income, and health. UWNA-Northeast Chapter Summit Society members were also recognized for their significant contributions to campaign.

See the full article featured in the White Mountain Independent-United Way recognizes service providers, contributors. Photos available on facebook.

Greater Flagstaff

Announcing the 2011 Campaign Cabinet

The 2011 United Way of Northern Arizona Campaign has officially started with a theme of "Mission Possible". Please welcome this year's agents a.k.a. Campaign Cabinet, who were asked to be part of this mission because of their personal desire and commitment to improve lives in our community.

Mission Possible Team

Cindy May, APS - Campaign Co-Chair

Kevin Burke, City of Flagstaff - Campaign Co-Chair

LaVelle & Jan McCoy, McCoy Motors - Past Campaign Co-Chairs & Small Business Co-Chairs

Linda and Dave Rozema, Coconino County - Summit Society Co-Chairs

Corey Dietrich, WL Gore & Associates - Pacesetter Chair

Jamey Hasapis, BelleWether Group - Training Chair

Merk Perelstein, Business Owner - Individual Donor Chair

Sara Herron, Coconino County - Events Co-Chair

Debbi Grogan, Peaks Events & Habitat for Humanity - Event Co-Chair

Members at Large

Lou Arminio Jennifer Beam Kevin Schindler

Paula Smith l Dietrich Sauer Pam Dreher

Lynn Belcher Karen Malis-Clark John Van Landingham

Brady Brogni



UWNA News Updates

Day of Action

June 21, 2011

The Day of Action is one day that United Ways across the world come together to LIVE UNITED. It allows people to give back to their communities and make big changes locally.

United Way of Northern Arizona's Day of Action was dedicated to childhood literacy. Getting books to children is a proven strategy for improving educational outcomes. As a child grows, reading becomes increasingly important for success. This year, United Way launched an ambitious goal to recruit one million volunteer readers, tutors, and mentors.

For those who did not have the time to volunteer, United Way of Northern Arizona launched a Virtual Book Drive in partnership with First Book, which will end July 5, 2011. Contributions to the book drive will help provide a book to a child in your local community.

CLICK HERE for more information on pledging to be a volunteer or to contribute to the Virtual Book Drive.

City of Flagstaff and Coconino County Help Residence Prepare

The City of Flagstaff employees are doing their part to ensure the protection of the community members affected by last year's Schultz Flood. On June 2, 2011, workers, including City Manager Kevin Burke, Deputy City Manager Jim Wine, and Chief of Police Brent Cooper, volunteered their time to fill and place sandbags around a home which was greatly impacted by the floods.

On June 25, 2011, UWNA, Coconino County, and the Civic Service Institute partnered bringing together over 120 volunteers to build sandbag barriers and reinforce existing barriers for residents affected by the floods. Volunteers placed over 3,800 sandbags at 11 homes in the community. The partners look to complete more flood preparation work on July 9, 2011. For more information or to volunteer, visit our VOLUNTEER website.

Flood Preparedness Guides
Schultz Fire/Flood Area