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50 years ago local volunteers came together in this area to improve community conditions.  Your input is needed to help make sure that the resources entrusted to this local organization continues this important work.  

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In five minutes you can tell us what you think. This short, anonymous survey will be available through October 17.

Essay Contest Invites Students to Speak Up About How They Can Be United for Good

United Way of Southwest Minnesota and The Marshall Independent have teamed up to sponsor an essay contest to give children a chance to write about how all different types of people can work together to make this a better place to live.

 

Teachers, parents and community leaders are encouraged to invite children in grades three to six throughout this area to participate. Essays for the "United for Good" contest should be original, be inspirational and have good grammar. The essays should be no more than 150 words long and focus on how they can be united for good. The essay deadline is Monday, November 5, 2012.

 

Prizes will be awarded to the top two winning essayists in each grade level and their stories will be published in The Marshall Independent on December 1, 2012.

Be a Hero Essay Winners 2011
Winners of the 2011 Essay Contest

 
 

Upcoming Events
Dine Out for United Way
Sub sandwiches, pizza, burgers, coffee, steaks, BBQ ribs are just a few of the delicious options to help support local programs this fall.  Click here for complete information.  
Great Cake Bake 2012
Calling cake decorators of all ages.  Take part in the 2nd Great Cake Bake sponsored by United Way.  The theme is about the 1960's. 

Date:  Saturday, Oct 13 (1-4 PM).  Location:  Marshall Area YMCA.

Click here for more information and registration forms. 
Special Community Projects Grant Deadline:  Oct. 26
Click here  for details and grant application form.  This grant fund was formerly known as Venture Grants. The deadline for the second round of grants from this fund will be Feb 1.
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