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| United Way 2011 Campaign Cabinet | |
United Way of Northwest Georgia is excited to welcome our 2011 Campaign Cabinet. Cabinet members pictured (L-R) from front row: Bill Davies (Campaign Chair), Matthew Moore, and Kevin Sanders. Back row (L-R): Agnes Richmond, Bryan Macon, Shawn Molsberger, Pete Sigmon, Noel Black, and Marshall Mauldin. Campaign Cabinet members not pictured: Gary Dale, David Jolly, Dawn Sanders, Julian Saul, and Jerry Watkins. |
 | | United Way 2011 Campaign Chair, Bill Davies, who is the City President of BB&T, reading to children at City Park Elementary School. |
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| United Way Virtual Book Drive | |
Join United Way's Day of Action! Help us ensure that children in Northwest Georgia have access to books so they can be successful in school and beyond. From today until June 21st we are hosting a Virtual Book Drive to raise $2,000.00 to buy brand new books for children in Northwest Georgia. Here is how you can help:
- Donate today! Every $2.50 will help provide one book for a child in need.
- Spread the word! Tell your friends to donate. Tweet about it. Post a message on Facebook.
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 | | Young Leaders Society members volunteering at the National Manufacturing Summit |
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| Young Philanthropists Impact Economic Development | |
The Young Leaders Society of United Way of Northwest Georgia, recently volunteered as hosts for the National Manufacturing Summit. This Society is designed to further philanthropy and volunteerism by offering social, educational, and service opportunities for all its members. The Young Leaders Society not only gives you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of the community, but it also allows you to build contacts within it as well.
Visit our website to find out how you can become a part of our Young Leaders Society. |
| Map Painting Project | |
Thank you to Marybeth Meadows, United Way Board Member, and the 9th Grade Girls Small Group from Rock Bridge Community Church for your volunteer service painting a map of the U.S. at New Hope Middle School. |
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Your contribution will take action in the areas of Education, Income, and Health.
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Advocate.
Be an advocate! Join United Way of Northwest Georgia on Facebook.
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Visit our website to browse over 80 volunteer opportunities and find out how you can get involved. |
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AmeriCorps VISTA Positions
Join AmeriCorps! We have four AmeriCorps VISTA positions that will serve full-time for 12 months starting in August. Interested persons are encouraged to submit a resume to Margaret Johnston at United Way by Friday, June 10th by 5:00 p.m. Please visit our website for complete details including postion benefits. | |
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Youth Volunteer Awards
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| | Pictured from left: Juanita Edwards (United Way Board Member), Hira Qureshi (Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award winner), and Patty Mooney (Kiwanis Club of Dalton). |
The United Way-Kiwanis Youth Volunteer Awards Banquet was held on May 2, 2011. Youth volunteers and groups in Northwest Georgia were honored for their service and dedication. Visit our website for a complete list of award winners and to view photos of the volunteers. | |
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Looper Beautification Project
Denise Baker, United Way AmeriCorps VISTA member who serves at Looper Speech and Hearing Center, organized a beautification project on Saturday, May 14th. Thirty-eight volunteers including three master gardeners: Donna Parker, Sylvia Kwee, and Velma Ray weeded, planted, and spread mulch around the center to revitalize our partner agency. Visit our Facebook album for photos. | |
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Disaster Relief Efforts
 | | Kathy, Nicole, and Rachel Raisin volunteering to pack a donated Shaw industries truck with supplies for tornado relief. |
On April 29th, United Way of Northwest Georgia, in partnership with Shaw Industries, collected bottled water and personal hygiene items for the victims of the devastating tornado. Our community banded together and brought items as well as monetary donations for relief efforts. We appreciate those who reached out and showed what it means to LIVE UNITED. Join us on Facebook to see more photos of volunteers collecting items.
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