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October 24, 2009 -
How did you Make A Difference?
Make A Difference Day 2009 was October 24th! WOW, this has definitely been the greatest example of neighbors helping neighbors in our area. Over 12,000 Flagler and Volusia county residents stepped out in the name of service to our community.
Known as the "national day of doing good" Make A Difference Day is a national effort designed to mobilize citizens in communities across the country in volunteer service-Neighbors helping Neighbors. Created and sponsored nationally by USA Weekend, this was the 19th Annual Make A Difference Day.
For a photo review of Make A Difference Day 2009 in Flagler & Volusia Counties, click here!
Please note that we are still receiving photos and will be sure to add yours to the collection soon. |
 Give the Gift of Service this Holiday Season.
Do the holidays put you in a giving mood? Looking to share some of that holiday spirit? Know someone who has thought about volunteering but never knew where to start? Well, now is the time and the United Way Volunteer Center is your one-stop to find out where your help is needed. A number of our non-profit partners have have developed special programs for the Holidays which are dependent on volunteer support.
Everything from serving dinner to clients (the new Feed Flagler Program, two sites, on November 25th or Holiday Meals at the Domestic Abuse Council on Thanksgiving and Christmas) to wrapping presents; distributing toys through Salvation Army in Flagler, Daytona Beach or News Smyrna Beach or Toys for Tots in DeLand; even putting together bags of groceries for Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner (Halifax Urban Ministries on November 17th & 19th and December 14-15th or with Southwest Volusia Habitat for Humanity December 14-18th) or serving as a greeter at the Gingerbread Magic display at the Volusia Mall or selling poinsettia & ornaments for UCP.
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"Give A Day. Get A Disney Day."
There are so many reasons to celebrate. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Reunions. Or any of life's most special moments. But this year, Disney Parks has teamed up with HandsOn Network and its affiliates, including the United Way Volunteer Center, to celebrate something new and that's the good things people do for their communities. In 2010, Disney wants to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a participating organization in their communities and celebrate their good works by giving each of them one day admission to a theme park at DisneylandŽ Resort or Walt Disney WorldŽ Resort, free. Starting January 1, 2010, Guests can go to www.disneyparks.com to search for volunteer opportunities made available through HandsOn Network and its affiliates and sign up for a day of volunteer service. As the nation's largest volunteer network, HandsOn Network has 250 on-the-ground volunteer action centers across the country, like United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties' Volunteer Center, and connects volunteers to more than 70,000 nonprofit agencies that need their help. Many of the opportunities will be projects that entire families can participate in together.
Must pre-register and sign up for eligible volunteer opportunity at disneyparks.com. Ticket quantities for this program are limited. Must be at least age 6 to participate. Other terms and conditions apply. For details, see disneyparks.com
And please, stay connected with the United Way Volunteer Center as we will be posting some great opportunities in the New Year! | |
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Imagine Race fans visiting Daytona 500 Experience during the months of November and December will be able to enjoy the high-energy racing thrills of the 60,000-square foot attraction as well as help give back to the community.
Daytona 500 Experience, "The Official Attraction of NASCAR," will donate $4 from every attraction admission purchased to the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties.
Find out more by clicking here!
Our Volunteer Center is able to continue to support our community and do what it does best thanks to the generosity of our community. Thank you for all of your support over the years. | |
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"The ultimate expression of generosity is not in giving of what you have, but in giving of who you are."
~Johnnetta B. Cole,
American Academic and Past Chair of the Board of Trustees of United Way of America
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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 143 active opportunities including new listings which support the Feed Flagler Program and UCP of East Central Florida.
Help us spread the word about The Volunteer Center and United Way.
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Tell us what you thought!
If you have utilized the services of the United Way Volunteer Center or 1-800-Volunteer.org to find opportunities to serve, please take a few minutes to fill out our follow-up survey by clicking here! |
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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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