LIVE UNITED
Tickets are now available for the
2008 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year Awards Luncheon
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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Each year, The United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties' Volunteer Center and Bright House Networks join together to salute the individuals and organizations who have demonstrated to others what it means to LIVE UNITED. The dedication and compassion for our community that each of these nominees possess has truly enhanced the quality of life for others in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
The 2008 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year luncheon will be held In conjunction with National Volunteer Week and Florida Volunteer Month, on Thursday April 23, 2009, at the newly remodeled Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. This year's theme is LIVE UNITED, as we continue to reach out our hand to one and influence the condition of all.
We are very excited to announce that Jim Payne from WESH-2 will once again serve as our MC and both Wendy Spencer, CEO of the Governor's Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service (Volunteer Florida) and Patricia Shields, President of the Florida Association of Volunteer Centers (FAVC), will be attending the festivities.
Tickets are now available! Download Invitation or call 386-253-0563, ext. 229 to purchase your tickets with a credit card. RSVPs must be received by Friday, April 3rd. |
Children's Home Society, North Coastal Division is seeking active board members, especially from Flagler and West Volusia Counties, who are experienced in Administration, Communications, Fundraising, Marketing, and Special Events. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday's of the month, from 5:15-6:15pm in South Daytona. Board Members may join the meetings by conference call 5 times a year. The mission of CHS is Embracing Children. Inspiring Lives. CHS offers foster care, early childhood education, abuse prevention, family counseling, independent living services, clinical services, supervised visitation, emergency shelter and residential group homes. The North Coastal Division of CHS serves, Flagler, Putnam and Volusia counties.
You'll have a great opportunity to see what CHS is all about with a special Board Recruitment Breakfast at the CHS office in Daytona Beach, sponsored by Panera Bread, on Tuesday, April 21st, from 8:30am-9:30am. Learn about the agency and its services and the expectations of a board member for a non-profit.
Anyone interested in becoming a Board Member for CHS is asked to contact The Volunteer Center of the United Way at 386-366-9080. | |
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Daily Points of Light Awards
Honor Flagler/Volusia Volunteers
Volunteers from Volusia and Flagler Counties are being honored with national volunteer recognition. The Daily Points of Light Awards are being presented in honor of service activities, which exemplify the best of volunteerism, a sense of caring, and responsibility for others that connects citizens and solves community problems. Your local United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties has the honor of presenting each of the honorees with their official plaque from the Points of Light Institute.
Each weekday, one volunteer or volunteer effort nationwide receives a Daily Point of Light Award. 16 local volunteers/volunteer groups will receive this prestigious award for their engagement in innovative voluntary service benefiting our community. More than 100 million people in this country volunteer their time, talent and energy to help others, and in Volusia and Flagler Counties, the Volunteer Center of the United Way coordinates the efforts of more thousands of volunteers to improve the lives of thousands of needy people in our community.
This season's awardees are:
Faith Coleman, #3880, 12/17/08
Millie Samples, #3904, 01/20/09
June Holmes-Sloan, #3906, 01/22/09
Dr. John Canakaris, #3903, 01/19/09
Rachel Rene Moore, #3892, 01/2/09
Kayla Drummond, #3898, 01/12/09
Great Kids Explorer Club, #3891, 01/01/09
Ruby Clark, #3875, 12/10/08
Carol Sasek, #3886, 12/25/08
Sew Many Memories, #3897, 01/09/09
S.T.A.R.S. -Special Team Always Ready W/ Smiles (Pictured Above), #3905, 01/21/09
Auto Sales for WARM - Local Auto Dealers, #3907, 1/23/09
Florida Hospital of Deland, #3889, 12/30/08
Lisa Doig, #3899, 01/13/09
Donna & Wesley Hankes, #3900, 01/14/09
Kiwanis Clubs of Volusia & Flagler Counties, #3901 01/15/09
Volunteer individuals, families, youth, groups, and businesses are all Points of light, and the influence of their volunteer work extends internationally. "Points of Light are the soul of America. They are ordinary people who reach beyond themselves to the lives of those in need, bringing hope and opportunity, friendship and care," says former president George Bush, founder of the Daily Points of Light Award program.
Please contact the United Way Volunteer Center for more information about award presentation dates and locations.
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SERVE AMERICA ACT PASSES
Last Thursday at 5:03 PM, the U.S. Senate passed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act (H.R. 1388/S. 277) by a vote of 79 to 19. This is a major victory for the nonprofit community; bringing us closer to enacting legislation to expand national and community service programs and strengthen the infrastructure for volunteerism within the United Way system and beyond.
Because of the differences between the House and Senate versions of the service legislation, it is now up to the House to decide whether to pass the Senate version or insist on a joint House-Senate conference committee to work out a compromise bill.
We will keep everyone informed as to how the bill progresses and how you may LIVE UNITED by advocating on our behalf. |
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United Way Helps Families Cover Prescription Costs
If you don't have health insurance, or need medicine not covered by your insurance plan, you need the FamilyWize prescription drug discount card being distributed by United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. This card could lower the cost of your medicine by an average 35%. United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties is providing these cards free-of-charge to everyone in our community. There are no age restriction, no income restrictions, no limit on how many times you can use it and no waiting to get a card. In fact, you can go online, print one out, out and use it today.
"Healthcare costs are one of the top concerns for people in our community," said Ray Salazar, Executive Director of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. "40% of adults don't buy the medicine they need, have difficulty affording it or reduce the required dosage because of the high cost.
Most pharmacies here and throughout the United States accept the FamilyWize prescription drug discount cards.
"It's truly amazing what we can accomplish when we all work together. So many people and organizations have joined together to make this possible, "said Salazar. "We invite all area organizations will contact us for a supply of cards, as well as every local business to get cards for all their employees and their families."
Click here to find out where to get your FamilyWize prescription drug discount card. |
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"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
- Henry Ford |
The Volunteer Center of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, Inc.
The United Way's Volunteer Center is one of Volusia and Flagler Counties' largest resources devoted solely to the promotion and nurturing of volunteerism and community service.
Working within the community since 1977, the Volunteer Center plays an integral role in United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties' mission to increase the organized capacity of our community to care for its people.
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Advancing the Common Good by investing in the building blocks of a better life. |
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The only site you need to get connected... |
| Search for new opportunities today. 1-800-Volunteer.org is available to you and our agencies, 24-7-365! As of this afternoon, we have over 100 active opportunities including new listings which support American Red Cross, Florida Hospital HospiceCare and Salvation Army.
Help us spread the word about The Volunteer Center and United Way.
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Don't Throw Away Your Old Cell Phone!
Donate it to the United Way!
Did you know that cell phones and other electronic equipment contain toxic metals that can pollute the environment?
Instead of throwing away that old cell phone, or keeping it in your closet for years donate it to the United Way.
Your old cell phone will be recycled to help raise money for the United Way.
Depending upon the make and model, the United Way receives anywhere from $.50 to $150 for each phone. All phones are refurbished and the older models are used for 911/Emergency use. They are given to Police stations to disburse to Victims of Abuse, Senior Citizens and others in the community that need the phones for emergency use.
Phones can be dropped off:
Flagler County:
UW Service Center
700 East Moody Blvd, Bunnell, FL
Monday-Friday
9am-2pm
Volusia County:
United Way Office
3747 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL
Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
Just another easy way to Live United! |
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Do You Ebay?
The services provided by the Volunteer Center are supported by the generous donations of local Flagler and Volusia County residents and corporations. Thank you for your continued support!
eBay Giving Works and MissionFish have teamed up to provide you with a new way to give and make it possible for United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties to harness the incredible fundraising potential held by the billions of dollars in trade that takes place each year in the world's largest e-commerce platform.
Next time you are selling an item on eBay, consider donating a portion of the sale to your local United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. Participating sellers are rewarded for their generosity with special eBay Giving Works features that help them get more bids and higher sale prices. The nonprofit receives recognition in the listing and benefits from the seller's success. MissionFish and eBay will also issue tax receipts for your donations.
When listing your items for sale/auction, look for the eBay Giving Works section of the Create Your Listing page:
eBay Giving Works
Select/Search: United Way of Volusia-Flagler Co., Inc.
Select the donation Percentage: 10-100%
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