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Happy Halloween and thanks for reading the United Way of Greater Lafayette e-news. In this newsletter you will find important dates and articles on how United Way is at work in our community. We hope you enjoy what you find. United Way improves our community by focusing on Education, Income and Health. We bring people, organizations, and resources together to deliver results. You can give, advocate and volunteer. We hope you'll join us and LIVE UNITED.
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Important Dates:
Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser 11/1 - 3615 S.R. 38 East, Lafayette
print the flyer here
City of Lafayette Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser for United Way 11/6 -
12:00-2:00pm at McAllister Recreation Center, 2351 N. 20th Street, Lafayette
Victory 11/17 - 5:15pm at Spurgeon Club in Mackey Arena, 900 John R Wodden Drive
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GIVE
United Way announced at the last report meeting on, October 27th, that 74.5% of our $4,600,000 campaign goal has been raised. With less than three weeks remaining until Victory Celebration $1,170,993 is still need to reach the goal. Thank-you to everyone who has donated already! Now is the time to give if you have not yet. Donations can be easily made by visiting our website. During the month of October, United Way held report meetings to update supporters on our total-to-date. At Victory, November 17th, the final total will be revealed. Until then, "Like" our FaceBook page to join us in counting down the dollars left to reach goal and the days remaining until Victory Celebration.
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ADVOCATE
Advocate for United Way of Greater Lafayette by dressing United. We invite everyone with a Live United t-shirt to wear it Friday, November 4th, to increase community awareness of United Way and our mission of mobilizing the community to improve lives. Use this day as an opportunity to tell your co-workers, friends, and family why you Live United. Post pictures on our FaceBook page to show us where you and your Live United shirt go November, 4th!
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VOLUNTEER
| The Week of Caring Photo Contest winners are in! To highlight the hard work of the 25 businesses who completed 84 projects as part of Week of Caring, United Way sponsored a photo contest. At each campaign report meeting this October, United Way announced one of the four contest category winners. The above picture shows Wabash National, winners of the "Best Volunteer with Client Interaction", at The Arc's Kids Night Out. Radian Research
claimed the "Best Use of Tools" caption for their creative use of spoons at the YWCA ice cream social. Voters named Evonik the champion of "Most Fun Getting Dirty" for their photo at Tippecanoe County Child Care. Fairfield grabbed the "Best Action Picture" for their work at Caregiver Companion. In addition to their coveted best action photo award, Fairfield also received a grateful letter from a Caregiver Companion resident. "The improvement of my yard still brings smiles to my face whenever I am outside. I will bless you the rest of the year. I shared the pictures with my adult children who live on both the East and West Coasts and they were both amazed and grateful." Photo contest winners received gift certificates from United Way to enjoy at local restaurants and the heart-felt appreciation of 17 nonprofits and their clients. Thank-you to all of the 2011 Week of Caring participants, and remember to enter the Week of Caring Photo Contest next year to showcase your team's success. To view the other winning photos, click here. For both individual and group on-going volunteer opportunities, contact United Way's Volunteer Associate Amy Wood at 765-742-9077 ext. 222. |
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| EDUCATION | 
As a Read to Succeed partner, United Way of Greater Lafayette is spearheading Read to Succeed's application process for the All-America City Award! Greater Lafayette will be competing with over 150 cities and counties for this high honor. The National Civic League annually presents the All-America City Award to communities recognized for outstanding civic achievement. Finalists are chosen based on their ability to demonstrate innovation, inclusiveness, and collaboration among community leaders to improve childhood literacy. Read to Succeed's mission is to motivate our community to engage in our students' academic success. With nearly 250 Read to Succeed volunteers donating their time each week at local schools, we feel the Greater Lafayette Community will be a formidable competitor for the All-America City Award. |
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INCOME
Did you know that the average unbanked person spends 5% of their net income on check-cashing services and fees? That adds up to about $1,000 per year, or $40,000 over an average working life! United Way of Greater Lafayette works with the City of Lafayette, Homestead Consulting Services, and participating banks and credit unions to help unbanked families improve their financial well-being through Bank On Tippecanoe. Bank on Tippecanoe works with clients to set up checking and savings accounts so they can start paying off debt, improve their credit, and begin saving for the future. All Bank On Tippecanoe participants must complete free money management training classes that provide them with the skills to manage their new checking account and navigate finances. To learn more about Bank On Tippecanoe visit their website or contact United Way's Income Associate Jennifer Million at 765-742-9077 ext. 227.
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HEALTH
Retailers begin stocking shelves with Christmas merchandise, reminding us all that the holiday season will be here before we know it. Although the holidays bring great cheer to many, it can be a particularly depressing time of year for those who find themselves financially destitute. One simple way that you can help those less fortunate this season is by getting involved with Mental Health America's Holiday Gift Lift. Mental Health America of Tippecanoe, a United Way Participating Organization, collects essential items, such as clothes, and distributes them to needy adults during the holiday season. Each year, Mental Health America brightens the holidays for approximately 400 people through their Gift Lift program. Recipients include clients of Mental Health America's Day Shelter and Supportive Housing apartments, as well as needy nursing home patients. For more information on how you can help Mental Health America meet their goal of providing for physical needs while lifting spirits, visit their website or contact their office at 765-742-1800. |
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