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United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley advances the
common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all.
Our focus is on basic needs, income, health and education -
the building blocks for a good quality of life.
March 2011 |
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United Way Exceeds 2010 Campaign Goal! | |
United Way celebrated the 2010 campaign success Thursday, February 17th at the Carmike 15 on Whittlesey Boulevard. Dr. Tim Mescon, 2010 Campaign Chair, announced to a crowd of over 300 donors and volunteers that the goal of $6,500,000 was exceeded- we raised $6,758,246! United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley manages the Combined Federal Campaign as well, which raised an additional $882,312.
United Way staff and board members would like to say, THANK YOU Chattachoochee Valley! Without donors and volunteers who give of their time, talent and financial resources we would not be able to create hope and inspire change in the lives of people living and working right here in our community! A special thank you to the West Coast Banker Boyz from CB&T for the outstanding video they did to celebrate the campaign success!  Click to see the new Banker Boyz video!
 Pictures from the event are on our facebook page! |
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Live United Youth Camp and volunteer spotlight |
The Second Annual Live United Youth Camp hosted 13 seventh grade students last month for two and a half days of learning about the United Way movement. The students visited several United Way funded partner agencies, learned about needs in our community and United Way's four focus areas of basic needs, income, health and education. They participated in volunteering activities, made new friends and had fun! Many thanks to Aflac, our Live United Youth Camp sponsor and to Nate Klein of Aflac our Youth Camp founder, and chairman of the camp for the past two years .
Nate moved to Columbus in 2007 and immediately contacted United Way to volunteer. He believes in volunteering and devotes countless hours to a variety of projects, often bringing along friends and co-workers. Today, Nate serves on the United Way Board of Directors and is chairman of the Volunteer Center Advisory Committee.
According to Nate, "I volunteer for fun. It's because of the people I meet and the lives/organizations that I've helped to change that keep me excited. I like having a small hand in helping change the world, one person and one organization at a time."
Special thanks to Nate Klein for this video about Youth Camp! Pictures from the camp are on our Facebook page! |
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Free tax preparation available until April 15 |
 The Chattahoochee Valley VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Coalition is offering free tax preparation for households earning less than $49,000 annually. The tax preparation site is open Tuesday - Saturday, including early evening hours, through April 15th. For more information about this service, please click here. |
| United Way Volunteer Center featured opportunities | |
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Camellia Show at the museum |
 The Camellia Show is a competition for local growers sponsored by the Chattahoochee Valley Camellia Society. Volunteers are needed between 8 A.M. - 1 P.M. Saturday, March 12th for set-up and to serve as clerks during judging. Shifts are available. For more information and to volunteer, please click here. |
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Java Jog for Hope Harbour |
 Java Jog, a 10K and 5K Run to benefit Hope Harbour domestic violence shelter, needs volunteers from 6:45 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. Saturday, March 19th. Shifts are available and students can participate. For more information and to volunteer, please click here. |
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Bowl for Kids' Sake 2011 |
 Big Brothers Big Sisters sponsors this annual fundraising event over two weekends. Volunteers are needed Friday - Saturday, March 18-19 and Friday - Saturday, March 25-26. Two and three hour shifts are available. For more information and to volunteer, please click here. |
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Walk MS 2011 |
 The Georgia Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis will host the Walk MS 2011 at Golden Park. Volunteers are needed from 6:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. Saturday, March 19. A variety of duties are included and shifts are available. For more information and to sign up to help, please click here. |
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Red, White and Blue Veterans Run |
 The Red, White and Blue Veterans Run will feature a 10-K, 5-K and 1-Mile Walk with proceeds to benefit the Chattahoochee Valley Homeless Veterans initiatives. Volunteers age 15 and older are needed from 6 A. M. - 11:30 A.M. Saturday, March 26 to assist. To sign up to help, please click here. |
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Wonderful Wednesdays at the museum |
 Children and their adult friends can enjoy storytelling, music and other performances at Wonderful Wednesdays at the Columbus Museum. Volunteers are needed from 9:30 A.M. - 12 noon Wednesday, April 6. To sign up to help, please click here. |
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Sara Spano PTA Clothing Bank |
 The Sara Spano Clothing Bank serves low income children in the Muscogee County School District that are in need of clothing and/or shoes. Volunteers are needed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 A.M. 12 noon. To volunteer, please click here. |
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Saturday Tutorial with CCSC |
 Students, grades 2-8 that need help with homework, math and/ or reading, are brought together by the Combined Communities of Southeast Columbus (CCSC). Volunteers are needed from 9:30 A.M. - 12 noon on Saturdays to help students with their studies. No long term commitment required. For more information and to volunteer, please click here. |
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Renovation Station |  The Renovation Station Store sells surplus or unused items and materials donated by contractors, homeowners, and builders, with proceeds benefitting Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers help with a variety of tasks. Adult and student volunteers are needed Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Two-hour shifts are available. For more information and to volunteer, please click here. |
| Upcoming United Way Volunteer Center orientations | |
Looking for ways to meet new friends and give back to the community? Are you an adult or student needing community service hours? Learn more about how the United Way Volunteer Center can help and join us for a volunteer orientation. All it takes is one 45-minute session to help you get started.
Upcoming orientations include: - Thursday, March 10 at 12 noon at Columbus Public Library
- Tuesday, March 22 at 12 noon at Columbus Public Library
- Saturday, March 26 at 10:30 A.M. at Columbus Public Library
- Saturday, April 9 at 10:30 A.M. at Columbus Public Library
Please click this link to register for an orientation or call 706-327-3255, ext. 212.
If five (5) or more people from a group of coworkers, friends or colleagues are interested in orientation, we'll come to you! For more information, please call 706-327-3255, ext 212, or e-mail volunteer@unitedwayofthecv.org.
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| Additional volunteer opportunities |
Click here to browse more volunteer choices where you can make a difference. |
| Welcome new volunteers! |
Welcome to the following people that completed volunteer orientation in February!
Tariq Anderson, Tevin Anderson, Stephanie Anderson-Spikes, Gimaris Aron, Alexandria Ard, Shante Belt, Bridget Berg, Kenterill Boden, Mae Bular, Dwinneylyne Butanas, Kay Campbell, Brianna Carrier, LaQuilla Charles, Lauren Cobb, Samantha Coley, Jaquez Crawford, Kimberly Crowell, Armani Daniel, Alexandra Davila, Luke Davis, Alexis Douglas, Sandy Galiher, Kimaya Gallimore, Roxanne Govea, Shameka Grimes, DeAndre Howard, Alysia Johnson, Michael Jones, Jonathan Kimbley, Samanta Labady, Mya Lockett, Jakobi Long, Jacobe Love, Karen McCune, Bekka McNeil, Olivia Miller, Malash Nelson, Domenic Norton, Greg Parsons, Bryan Reynolds, Chavonne Riddlebarger, Karlee Riles, Tiffany Rutledge, Dana Stiggers, Kalin Tate, James Washington, Crystal Williams, Jamie Williams, Tier Wootson |
| What the Volunteer Center can do |
The United Way Volunteer Center promotes volunteerism by linking people to flexible opportunities for service through programs, projects and partnerships.
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Sincerely,
United Way Volunteer Center
706-327-3255, ext. 212
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