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September 2010 eNewsletter | |
Stuff the Bus Success
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Thank you to everyone who came out and helped us Stuff the Bus! We collected over 2,000 notebooks, 2,000 boxes of crayons, and 3,000 packages of pencils and pens, for about $35,000 worth of school supplies, distributed to the schools most in need where they were collected.
Special thanks to KSBY, Office Max, Meathead Movers, San Luis Paper Company, Lucia Mar Unified School District, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District, San Luis Coastal Unified School District, bus drivers, shoppers, and volunteers, without whom, the event would not have been possible!
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California State Employees Charitable Campaign
|  United Way of San Luis Obispo County will kick off the 2010 California State Employees Charitable Campaign (CSECC) on September 20. CSECC is the single largest effort among state employees to support health, human services, environmental, cultural, and educational charitable programs. The goal of this year's campaign is to ensure "100% Ask" of every state employee to participate in the CSECC.
During the fall, each state employee is given a payroll deduction pledge form and access to the Donor Resource Guide listing the participating nonprofits. State employees may choose to donate to any 501(c)3 nonprofit, even if it is not listed in the Donor Resource Guide. They also have the option to designate to United Way's Community Impact Fund were 100% of their contribution stays in San Luis Obispo County.
With the convenient option of payroll deduction, donations can be spread throughout the year. For as little as $2 a month, worthy charities are provided with a consistent cash flow to assist them in the planning and implementation of their much needed services. Now, more than ever, they need help.An investment in the CSECC is truly an investment in ourselves, our families, friends and the communities in which we live.
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Sage Eco Gardens Fundraiser
| Stop by Sage Ecological Landscapes and Nursery on Saturday, October 16 and 10% of all proceeds at the nursery will be donated to United Way.
Sage is located at 1188 Los Osos Valley Road in Los Osos.
Visit sagelandscapes.net to learn more.
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Oktoberfest at Dairy Creek
| T he San Luis Obispo Association of Realtors® annual charity golf tournament is back, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting 2-1-1 SLO County. Register today for Oktoberfest at Dairy Creek on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. This fun-filled event is open to the public and is a "4 person scramble" with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Registration opens at 9 a.m. and it is highly encouraged to pre-register as this event is sure to sell out. Visit OktoberfestGolfTournament.com to sign up.
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 Opportunity Exchange |
Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? Would you like a job in the nonprofit profession? Have an item to donate?
Take a moment to read through the monthly Opportunity Exchange, a list of items needed, volunteer and employment opportunities, upcoming events, items available, and advocacy opportunities. If you would like more information, please contact the agency directly using the information provided in each listing. Click here to view the most recent Opportunity Exchange.
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Make A Difference Day
|  Workplaces, families, individuals, and groups are invited to join with over 300 community members to lend a hand to local nonprofit agencies as part of Make A Difference Day on Saturday, October 23. The breakfast kickoff begins at 9 a.m. at Cal Poly, and participants volunteer around SLO County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parking on campus is free, and participants are provided with a free continental breakfast and lunch. Individuals can sign up at The Community Center. Groups of employees may sign up by calling Horace Morana at (805) 541-1234.
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Save the Date: Collaboration Forum 2010
| A Forum for nonprofit board members, staff and volunteers on Thursday, October 28 from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. at San Luis Adult School. Visit CollaborationSLO.org to learn more.
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Expanding the Circle of Caring: A Response to Bullying
| A Free Public Forum and Film
Thursday October 14, 2010, at the SLO County Veteran's Hall
Networking at 8:30 a.m., Presentation begins at 8:45 a.m.
Please join SLO-CAP and the Asset Development Network as they come together to inform our community on the urgent issue of children & youth suffering from physical and emotional violence in the form of bullying, harassment, stalking, intimidation, humiliation and fear.
Call the San Luis Obispo Child Abuse Prevention Council office at (805) 543-6216 or visit www.slocap.org for more information.
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Introduction to Nonviolent Communication
Supporting Peaceful Classrooms and Communities
NVC is both an intentional practice and a concrete set of language and communication skills that transcend age boundaries and circumstances.
This 6-week class series for pre K-9 school teachers and parents will train you to help youth to:- Honestly express what they are feeling and needing in any situation
- Recognize empathetic connection with what another is feeling and needing
- Make clear, doable, present moment requests of what they would like
- Effectively move a conversation step-by-step toward a win-win situation
- Open a difficult conversation without implying blame
- Express regret without beating themselves up in the process
- Learn to hear what other students are really trying to say
- Hear the needs behind challenging messages/behaviors, i.e. bullying
6 Wednesday Evening Clases from Nov 3 to Dec 15 (No class on 11/24).
Fee is $150 and includes the book. Scholarships are available.
Register By October 25th as class size is limited.Register online at www.unitedwayslo.org, by fax (805) 543-5317, or call (805) 541-1234. Learn more at unitedwayslo.org/NVC.
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Contact Us
United
Way of SLO County P.O.
Box 14309 San
Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Office
(805) 541-1234 Fax
(805) 543-5317 info@ unitedwayslo.org www.unitedwayslo.org
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