2011 Campaign Kick-Off   

On August 20th, over 400 community members gathered at the Century Center Great Hall to celebrate United Way of St. Joseph County's 2011 campaign kick-off. Guests enjoyed live entertainment, a silent auction and complimentary food, beer and wine.

> Read more about the event and view event pictures.  

2011 Campaign Update

Once again the economic climate in the local and national economy is expected to present a significant challenge to United Way campaigns everywhere. In St. Joseph County, the 2011 Campaign goal is $3,350,000. Based on early campaign results and visits with our top donor company CEOs and community leaders, we are seeing and hearing many positive early indicators that this goal is achievable. Please open your hearts and continue your much needed support to assist us in meeting the needs and creating solutions to our community's unique challenges. Let's all continue to LIVE UNITED!

Community Education Impact Council Collaboration with South Bend Community School Corporation 

In response to new local and national education statistics, United Way's Community Education Impact Committee (CEIC) partnered with the South Bend Community School Corporation to implement sustainable transformative education models and practices.

> Read more about CEIC and the new education statistics.

New Statistics from People Gotta Eat (PGE) 

"The Food Hardship in America 2010:  Households with and without Children" report from the Food Research and Action Center recently released that Indiana is ranked 11th of the 45 Congressional Districts with the highest rates of food hardship in households with children.  Indiana's 2nd Congressional District ranks 57th out of 436.  This report shows that food hardship is a problem across America and most definitely in our region.

> Read more about what PGE is doing to help our community and download the full report. 

2-1-1 Volunteer Training  

Introduction to MyUW211.org - Oct. 19, 9-10 am EST 

A one hour training session will provide you and your organization with a basic overview of how to use the new United Way 2-1-1 website as well as an overview of the new process for updating your organizational information with 2-1-1. 

Location: United Way of St. Joseph County, 3517 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615

To register go to: www.liveunited211.com/registration

"The Ernie" Award

On September 8, 2011, at a leadership giving society event for United Way, "The Ernie" award was unveiled. "The Ernie" award was established to honor Ernestine "Ernie" Morris Raclin for her achievements through United Way, improving the quality of life in St. Joseph County.

> Read More about Ernie and her achievements, view event pictures, and watch the video. 

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-Benjamin Lichtenberg

 
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Our Great Agency Partners: Boys & Girls Club  

United Way of St. Joseph County funds the following Boys & Girls Club programs: Academic Enrichment (Education), SMART Moves (Skills Mastery and Resistance Training) (Health) and Triple Play (Health). 

> Read more about the Boys & Girls Club of St. Joseph County. 

Mayor David Wood  

City of Mishawaka

"The city of Mishawaka is grateful to United Way for working as an advocate for our citizens in these times of need. Please join me and continue to give to the United Way of St. Joseph County."

Todd Schurz, President and CEO 

Schurz Communications, Inc.

"We all have a deep-seated need to have family, friends, and communities because we are better together than apart. We give because we have received much. I give to United Way because it wisely and carefully invests community resources to help those in need." 

Gary Fox, Partner

Crowe Horwath

"Crowe Horwath encourages and supports our people who get involved and give back to the community. Supporting the United Way of St. Joseph County's annual campaign is an important way in which we accomplish this goal and LIVE UNITED."