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Minnesota Energy Resources
Gumbo Cook-Off for United Way
It was a diversity pot-vs-pot cook-off as External Relations Managers Jeff Larson and Rory Lenton put their Gumbo recipes to the taste test in a Gumbo Cook-off for United Way at the Minnesota Energy Resource Center Rochester office.
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Employees, contractors and media enjoyed the unique flavors and voted for the one they liked the best. Prior to the event there was a quite a bit of trash talking from the New Orleans native Lenton and the competitor with Swedish heritage Larson. Read More |
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Campaigns Update | |
Along with the weather outside, the 2011 United Way Campaign is heating up!
Thank you to the following organizations who have recently completed their workforce campaign or have provided a corporate gift in support of our mission and work:
- Anderson Memorials
 - ATA
- Cutting Loose
- Doctors Gentling, LTD.
- Hentges Glass
- Mahn Funeral Home
- Main Street Dental
- Thomas L. Sitzer, DDS
- Tips 'n Toes
- TSP, Inc.
If you have completed your campaign, please call Neal Engelman at 507-529-4505 or neale@uwolmsted.org or the United Way office at 287-2000 for a pick-up of your campaign envelopes. Please do not mail your envelopes. |
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Imagination Library
Did you know ...85% of a child's brain develops by age three.
That's why...Over 6,000 local preschool-aged children receive a free book in the mail each month through the Imagination Library program.
Which means...Studies show children who are read to one hour per day during their preschool years enter school with a 10,000+ vocabulary. In comparison, children read to only 30 hours during their first five years enter school with a vocabulary fewer than 4,000 words.
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In this Issue October 5, 2011 |
- Gumbo Kick-Off
- Campaigns Update
- Did you Know - Imagination Library
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Fill the Truck (with winter outerwear)
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Q: I don't live in Rochester, why should I give to United Way?
A: If you live in Olmsted County, you can be certain that people from your community are utilizing United Way supported programs and services. They may be a friend, neighbor or co-worker. If you live outside of Olmsted County, you can choose to give to your local United Way, or the non-profit organization of your choice.
If you have other questions, please email questions to us and we'll update this resource.
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WHAT
New or Gently Used Winter Coats, Snow Pants Hats,
Boots, Mittens and Gloves
WHEN
October 7th: 3 PM - 6 PM
October 8th : 9 AM - 3 PM
WHERE - 3 locations
Hy-Vee North
500 37th St NW
Barlow Plaza
1315 6th St NW
Hy-Vee South
500 Crossroads Dr SW
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United Way Speakers Bureau | |
Sign up for your Speaker Bureau Presentation TODAY!
Did you know that campaigns that incorporated a Speakers Bureau presentation did 14% better than those campaigns that did not!
THANKS to our Speakers and businesses for helping our community to learn more about United Way of Olmsted County and how to improve lives.
Read more and to sign up!
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GIVE. | |
We all have a stake in creating a prosperous, healthy community.
For a building to be stable for the long term, it needs a solid foundation. The same is true in life, and the building blocks for a solid life are a good education, financial stability and good health.
It takes an entire community to make a difference and we need
YOU!
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ADVOCATE.
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Make change happen with your voice. United Way needs people who are passionate about education, income and health to make some noise.
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| VOLUNTEER. | |
United Way and our Volunteer Center works with volunteers and local nonprofits to develop the best opportunities for youth, busy working adults and seniors.
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