Saying Thank You

United Way

of Southwest Minnesota

Donation Opportunity:

Donations of desktops, laptops or other computer equipment are encouraged for the PCs for People mobile refurbishing project that will be in the Marshall Area March 22-24.

The goal is to have 75-100 computers that can be refurbished and then donated to qualifying low income families in our area.

Certified technicians will securely wipe all data in the donated equipment and new software will be installed. Read more here.

SAVE THE DATE!

The annual Power of the Purse event is set for Tuesday, May 1. Tell your friends and mark your calendar today for this fun evening!

Let us know if you would like to donate a purse or other interesting item for the fabulous silent auction.

Grant Workshops Set

Do you have questions for United Way of Southwest Minnesota about focused priority areas, grant forms, application and the volunteer review process?

* Wednesday, March 7, 1 PM

* Monday, March 12, 4 PM

Both workshops will be held at the United Way of Southwest Minnesota office, 109 S. 5th Street, Suite 300, Marshall, MN.

Community Impact grant applications will be posted on our webpage on March 1. The application deadline is April 16.

Please Join Us

Friday, March 2, 2012 (7:45 - 8:45 AM) at the Marshall Area YMCA large meeting room.

This event will mark the beginning of special recognition of the 50 year journey of United Way of Southwest Minnesota. Since 1962 local volunteers have been on a journey of caring for their neighbors. It has been fascinating to review information and to hear the voices of people who have been involved along the journey.

Come learn a little more about our history, share your experiences and celebrate the beginning of the journey ahead!

A light continental breakfast will be available. It will be helpful if we know that you can join us. Reply here.



	Parenting Education Presentation March 20, 2012 Are your kids pushing your buttons? Draining your energy? Out-thinking you? Arguing?
	Leave this presentation with specific strategies for dealing with challenging issues. Kindred Hearts, a teacher & pediatrician duo will provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children and help them prepare their kids for the real world. Love and Logic materials will be for sale that evening, also. Two different sessions are scheduled: * After School Seminar for Teachers (4 - 5:30) ** Community Presentation (7 - 9 PM) - Please note that a free parent resource fair begins at 6:30. All events take place at the Marshall High School Theater. Read more

Volunteers Needed for Community Investment Committee

United Way of Southwest Minnesota needs volunteers from across its service area to help review local non-profit organizations' applications for Community Impact Grants.

This work is time limited and will cover approximately 6 weeks of time during April and May. Volunteers will be expected to spend up to 8-10 hours (usually in hour long components) conducting reviews and preparing recommendations for the United Way of Southwest MN board of directors.

This is the primary way that funds that were raised during the recent annual campaign are invested back into services that benefit people of this area. People who are interested in learning more should contact us right away. Call (507) 929-2273, stop by the office at 109 S. 5th Street, Suite 300, Marshall or send an email by clicking here.

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