Please join United Way of Southwest Minnesota as we say Thank You
 Live United - United Way
Give Advocate Volunteer
SAVE THE DATE!
 
Nationally noted author and parent educator Barbara Coloroso will talk with parents on Tuesday, March 23 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) at Marshall High School Theater. 
 
This is FREE and open to the public.  Barbara will discuss two of her books, Kids are Worth It! and The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander. 
 
Read more here
United Way Community Impact Grants Available

Funded by donations to the recent United Way annual campaign, Community Impact grants are now available.  Non-profit organizations serving local people are invited to show how their programs align with priority areas, Education, Income and Health.  Grant deadline is April 1.  Click Here For Grant Application
Community Investment Volunteers Needed

Teams  of community volunteers review all grant applications and make recommendations to the United Way of Southwest MN board of directors.  Time frame for reviews:  April 15 - May 28.
 Indicate your interest now.
Are you a loyal contributor?

Have you been contributing to United Way for many years? We want to know who you are! We want to know what your interests and concerns are. We'll also offer ongoing opportunities to LIVE UNITED through volunteerism and advocacy.
 
Please Join Us
Friday, March 12, 2010, 7:45 - 8:45 AM at the Marshall Area YMCA large meeting room. 
  
  • Annual progress report to the community;
  • Thank you to all of our volunteers, donors and community partners;
  • Final drawing for the LIVE UNITED - WIN UNITED Sweepstakes.  Twelve finalists will be acknowledged and winners will be announced!
     
    A light continental breakfast will be available.  It will be helpful if we know that you can join us.  Reply here
    Pointing at LIVE UNITED t-shirt
    • Wild About Kindergarten Bags Distributed

    750 children will take home one of these school readiness kits when they attend one of the kindergarten round-ups at 21 area schools this spring.
    Wild About Kindergarten bag 
    Each bag includes a personal sized dry erase board, pair of scissors, crayons, shapes to sort, a glue stick, foam letters and numbers, a book, worksheets and information for parents about how to maximize the benefit of the items and things they can do at home to build school readiness skills.
     
    Packing WAK BagsThese bags are funded by donations to the annual United Way of Southwest Minnesota campaign.  Henle Printing and North Star Mutual Insurance Company also helped with the project. 
     
    Student volunteers or PTA groups at most schools helped with assembly of the bags.  One of St. Stephen's confirmation classes completed a community service project at the United Way office recently. 
    United Way Visit the parenting 'hot topic' blog
    United Way Join our Facebook Page

    		Unsubscribe