United Way of Hall County
Live United - United Way



  January 2011










Greetings!
 

United Way of Hall County's core strength is our ability to raise and steward donations and to invest those dollars in a wide array of strong agencies that are producing positive results. Utilizing a robust volunteer-driven process, we make informed and efficient decisions about the use of the financial resources entrusted to us by our donors. We are accountable to the community and our stakeholders to deliver results on how we are fulfilling our mission of improving lives in Hall County.

 

Certainly, the nation's economic downturn has taken a toll in Hall County. While we may have fared better than other parts of the country, the increase in unemployment, rising foreclosure rates and the dramatic increase in the cost of just getting by (e.g. food, utilities, rent) have left many in need of help. Added to that is the sharp rise in the cost of gas and even those with jobs are struggling to make ends meet. For many, unemployment benefits have or will soon end and maintaining health insurance is no longer an option. Many times, families in our community are forced to choose between housing, utilities, transportation, health care, childcare and food. These families face a never-ending treadmill of tough decisions. Do they use their income -- if they have one-- to pay their mortgage or feed themselves? Do they pay for a doctor visit or put gas in their car?

 

This isn't just affecting the poor. We are seeing a growing group of college-educated, middle-class individuals and families who are not able to sustain even a simple lifestyle.

 

At this point in our annual campaign, United Way has raised approximately $150,000 less than in our previous campaign.  This will cause a severe impact on our partner agencies and the people they servce.  So, we have a simple request. Take action - double your dollars.  Please read below to see how. 

 

Jackie Wallace

President & CEO

United Way Hall County





Double Your Dollars


United Way has an opportunity to have your dollars doubled for one month!  


From January 20 through February 20, 

any new dollars given to   

United Way of Hall County  

will be DOUBLED through a matching gift.  Even if you've already given, please consider making an additional gift.  A $5 gift will turn into $10 and that will make a huge impact

in our community.



HOW TO GIVE:

Send in your checks to the address below or, to make it even easier, make a secure online credit card donation now by clicking

Give Online

Mail check to: 
United Way of Hall County

P.O. Box 2656
Gainesville, GA 30503
 






JOIN the Young Leaders Society today.
Click here to learn how.




LEAD.


Coming Up! 

Conversations with Leaders

"Inspiring You to Lead"

With special guest, Doug Ivestor, Former CEO of Coca-Cola and other local

leaders.

March 15, 2011

6:00 p.m.

North Georgia History Center


 









Uniting people, organizations,
and resources to improve lives
in Hall County.






Your Chance to LIVE UNITED.

T A K E   A C T I O N.


Spread the word!

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

February 1, 5:30 p.m. -- Volunteers Needed CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Volunteers needed. Training is held at CASA, 603 Washington Street; (770) 531-1964

 

Wednesday, March 9, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.   

Safe Kids Gainesville/Hall County is hosting a Poison Prevention Instructor Training Program (ITP) provided by the Georgia Poison Center. Program will be held in the Blue Ridge Room at the Lanier Park Hospital Campus of the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 675 White Sulphur Road.

 

 
EVENTS

 

FREE Volunteer Income Tax Assistance  

beginning January 26

Two Locations:

· Center for Family Prosperity, 430 Prior Street

· Gainesville Housing Authority, 750 Pearl Nix Parkway

Free income tax preparation and E-file by IRS trained volunteers for households earning $49,000 or less during 2010 tax year.  For more information or to schedule an appointment call 770-503-3330.

 

 

 

FREE Course for new drivers and parents!

The Lanier Child Passenger Safety Task Force to host P.R.I.D.E. (Parents Reducing Injuries and Driver Error), a FREE, two-hour course designed to help parents and their new teen drivers ages 14-16 learn what they need to do during the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required by Georgia law. Rather than a technical hands-on driver training course, this program addresses driver attitude, knowledge and behavior of both the parent and new teen driver.  

 

The course is WEDNESDAY, January 26, 2011 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Hall County Fire Training Center, 2801 Allen Creek Road. For more information, email: kimberly.martin@nghs.com

 

 

 
 

Thursday, January 27 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (working lunch included)

NorthStar NonProfit Institute will present a practical workshop on "Tracking and Allocating Functional Expenses."

North Georgia Community Foundation
$25 per attendee
Funders, the media and consumer groups make evaluations of your efficiency and effectiveness based in large part on your functional expenses. Tracking and allocating functional expenses supports your strategic planning. To effectively set priorities and allocate resources your organization needs reliable information on the resources required for each program or service. You need to understand how others use this information to ensure that you present the most accurate picture.  To register: http://www.nnpi.org/onlineregistration.html

 

 

 

Wednesday, February 2 -- 1:00 p.m.

Meal Planning for a Healthy Heart

2011 Educational Series at The Guest House 

320 Tower Heights Road

Speaker: Amy Roark, RD, CSSD, LD, CDE

RSVP to Rachel, 770-535-1487 or rachel@theguesthouse.org   

 

 

 

Wine & Dine

An evening of delicious food and wine at Gainesville's own 2 Dog Restaurant on Valentine's Day, February 14 to benefit the Georgia Mountains Food Bank in the fight against hunger in north Georgia.   

 

Seating is limited.   Make your plans now and call Tina Roberts at 2 Dog, (770)287-8384 for reservations.

 

 

 

Hall County Trivia Tournament

Saturday, February 19 to benefit The Guest House, Adult Day Health Services. 

6:30 p.m.

Gainesville Elks Lodge, 1547 Riverside Dr., Gainesville

Individuals and teams up to 8 are encouraged to participate. Registration is $10/player/Kids 10 and under FREE. 

Dinner and drinks available for purchase on site.  For more information call 770-535-1487 or email info@theguesthouse.org.






Be sure to forward this e-newsletter and invite
your friends, co-workers, and family to
LIVE UNITED
and receive our monthly e-newsletter.

For Email Marketing you can trust

GIVE.

DOUBLE

Your

DOLLARS

Match


 

January 20

through

February 20
 


To learn more,
Click Here.


    
    ADVOCATE.


Share our
TAKE ACTION
video
CLICK HERE.
 

    VOLUNTEER.

TAKE ACTION.
 
Click Here
to check our
calendar for
volunteer
opportunities.



In Hall County,
We LIVE UNITED
by focusing on:


· Children & Youth
· Crisis Intervention
· Self Sufficiency
· Health


Don't Miss It!

Click here
to view the
LOCAL
United Way
Volunteer and Event Calendar.

This is a busy
season of community
events and lots of
volunteer
opportunities.








United Way of America 701 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
©United Way of America. All Rights Reserved
Unsubscribe