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Staff at Volunteer Luncheon










Local Volunteers Honored
It was an exciting day for volunteerism as over 400 people gathered at the Ocean Center to celebrate the 2008 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year: Those Who Truly Live United.  The annual event is presented by the Volunteer Center of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties and Bright House Networks and coincides with National Volunteer Week, United Way's Week of Thanks and Florida's Volunteer Month. 
 
The luncheon was filled with inspriring stories of those who LIVE UNITED!  Find out more and see all of the photos from this wonderful event.







SEE YOU SOON!
 
vino en Fuego: Wines from the Napa Vally to Spain
THIS SATURDAY - May 9th - Tickets are only $30 and still available. This would make a great treat for a special mother in your life!
  
 






Group posing with check for $150,000

United Way Helps to Bring in Hundreds of Thousands in Federal Grant Funds and Awards.
The United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties is very please that we have been able to help bring in hundreds of thousands of new federal grant dollars into Volusia and Flagler Counties.
 
Assets for Independence Program - $150,000
The Community Foundation of Volusia and Flagler, a division of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties was recently awarded a $150,000 grant which the Foundation will also match to bring the total up to $300,000 to help families purchase their first home.  The program hopes to be able to help 64 new home buyers by encouraging them to save and then receive matching grant funds. 
 
Emergency Food and Shelter Grants- $216,526
Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the United Way will be assisting the in distribution of $183,701.00 in Volusia County and $32,825.00 in Flagler County to support Emergency Food and Shelter Programs.
 
Volunteer Center Continues to Succeed - $10,000
A few years ago, the Volunteer Center was recognized for the incredible job that they do to change thousands of lives in one special day each year.  That day is Make a Difference Day which is held each October and locally draw over 7,000 volunteers annually.  The Volunteer Center was once again honored for their continued success with the prestigious Encore Award presented by USAWeekend.  This award gives the Volunteer Center additional national recognition and came with a $10,000 grant that will be used to help organize volunteer activities and recognition.  



Give 5, Tell 5.
Your contribution is needed now more than ever!  Help us build a better community by donating $5 and asking 5 of your friends to do the same.  Together we all can LIVE UNITED.

Volunteer.
The Volunteer Center of the United Way work with volunteers and local nonprofits to develop the best opportunities for youth, busy working adults, groups and seniors.

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Keypersons Appreciation, Recognition & Focus Group Event
 
Were you a KeyPerson or Campaign Coordinator for your company this year?  If so, we want to SAY THANKS and get your feedback!  We hope to see you at this special event
Two Times/Locations to pick from (pick one):
 
Flagler Area:
Tuesday, 5/12 at 3:30 pm
The event will be held at the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce:
20 Airport Rd. Suite C, Palm Coast32164
 
Volusia Area:  
Tuesday, 5/19 at 3:30pm
The event will be held at the United Way Volusia-Flagler:
3747 W. International Speedway Blvd.Daytona Beach 32124
 
Door prizes and light refreshments will be served. 
 
BE SURE TO WEAR YOUR LIVE UNITED T-SHIRT!
 
Email Alicia Casas for more information on this event: acasas@unitedwayvfc.org
 


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2009 Live United Community Food Drive
April 27 - June 12
7 Weeks - 7 Food Banks
Countless Ways to Live United


 
Food drive picture
Collect: Non-perishable foods and then deliver donations to:
United Way of Volusia-Flagler
      3747 W. International Spdwy, Daytona Beach
Bunnell Service Center
      700 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell, FL M-F 9am - 2pm
Select Fifth Third Bank Locations:
     1030 W. ISB Daytona Beach
     Right by Daytona College
 
     1129 Beville Rd., Daytona Beach
     Located in directly front of Sams Club

     5100 Clyde Morris Blvd. Port Orange
     South of Dunlawton / across from Wal Mart
 
     4 N. Beach St. Ormond Beach
     At the foot of the bridge, mainland side
 
Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

     126 E. Orange Ave, Daytona Beach
      Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
 
Each Friday the week's donations will be delivered to a different local food bank in Volusia or Flagler County!  Such an easy way to help those struggling the most in our community and to LIVE UNITED!
Get your company, group, church or organization to help to make this food drive a huge success!  Thanks to the many local area businesses and associations that have already pledged to LIVE UNITED!

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United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties

3747 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, Florida 32124
386-253-0563  or LiveUnitedInVolusiaFlagler.org