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Greetings!
| It takes everyone working together to make our community strong. That LIVE UNITED spirit was in full force during United Way's official campaign kick-off on Day of Caring, September 11. Read on for a wrap-up of the day's events and exciting new ways to get involved.
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Putting People Power to Positive Use as Campaign Kicks Off
About 330 employees from 35 Greater Nashua businesses lent their time and muscle on 52 projects for local non-profit organizations during United Way of Greater Nashua's 21st Annual Day of Caring on September 11. In a tremendous display of unity, our volunteers were among the 2,700 people mobilized by New Hampshire United Ways this month for Days of Caring. Collectively, Day of Caring volunteers in New Hampshire provided $388,800 of service!
When the projects wrapped up, UWGN treated volunteers to a barbecue at St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church. The event also served as the official campaign kick-off. BAE Systems helped kick-start the campaign with a $10,000 donation through a corporate challenge, which also yielded a 40 percent increase in likes for UWGN's Facebook page. Nashua Mayor Donnalee Lozeau presented United Way's Max I. Silber Community Service Award to Rev. James S. Chaloner of the First Church of Nashua (see blog post for details about this and the rest of the day's events).
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Medication Take-Back Day Sat., 9/29
| Did you know that two of every five Nashua teens who used prescription drugs without a doctor's order obtained the drugs from their home? To help fight the problem, Nashua and several surrounding communities will conduct a Medication Take-Back Day this Saturday, September 29, from 10 AM to 2 PM. For details, see the blog post by Donna Arias, Beyond Influence regional coordinator.
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Women Building Community Luncheon Set for October 10th
| The Women's Fund of New Hampshire, in collaboration with United Ways of NH and the NH Charitable Foundation, will host a luncheon for women community builders on October 10 at The Center of New Hampshire, Radisson Hotel, in Manchester. Kathrine Switzer, Emmy award winning television commentator and the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, will deliver the keynote address. For more information, visit the Women's Fund of NH website or call 603-226-3355.
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FUN New Way to Give: Win a Cruise for 2!
| Picture yourself on a boat on . . . the Caribbean or off the coast of Mexico! It's easy to enter, and you'll be supporting United Way of Greater Nashua's Community Impact Fund.
Just donate at least $3 per week ($156/year) through your company's United Way campaign or via our secure online giving page. Direct your contribution to United Way's Community Impact Fund, and you'll be entered to win a week-long cruise for yourself and a guest on Holland America Cruise Line.
Entries will be accepted through March 30, 2013, and the winner will be drawn at UWGN's donor and volunteer appreciation event on May 16, 2013. The winner's cruise voucher DOES NOT EXPIRE, so you'll have plenty of time to plan your trip!
Get all the details and get qualified today! Thank you!
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Recycle Electronics & Help Our Community
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Not sure what to do with that old desktop computer, fax machine, or cell phone? On October 20, dispose of electronics waste properly, and a portion of the fee will benefit United Way. The collection will be held 8-11 AM at the offices of Weisman, Tessier, Lambert & Halloran, 34 Broad St., Nashua. Download the flyer for details.
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Campaign Toolkit
| Did you know that UWGN pledge forms, a campaign manager's guide, and other helpful information for running a United Way campaign are available to download from our website? For questions about running a United Way campaign, contact Liz Fitzgerald or Julie Kelly.
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