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Thank you for supporting
Inland Empire United Way
This newsletter will keep you up-to-date on our programs and initiatives and inform you of upcoming events that we want YOU to be a part of.
Our Mission
IEUW engages a caring community to respond to human need by:
- helping disadvantaged kids succeed in school
- providing easy access to health and social services
- developing opportunities for volunteers to create positive change
- strengthening financial stability opportunities for low-income families and individuals
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The Inland Empire United Way KidSmart initiative provides disadvantaged children with the resources they need to learn and succeed in school.
All children deserve the tools that will inspire and prepare them for a better future. By removing barriers to success, KidSmart programs are working in our community to alleviate childhood hunger and food insecurity, encourage fitness and good nutrition for kids, and provide supplies for school and to meet other basic needs.
We partner with local schools, companies, community organizations, and volunteers to accomplish these goals. Inland Empire United Way and its partners are achieving results through KidSmart programs:
- School Tools
- Kids Cafe
- Healthy Kids
Thank you KidSmart Volunteers!
For the 2007-2008 program year, IEUW KidSmart hosted 868 volunteers, who generously donated 3,690 hours of service. |
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Working in partnership with local schools, case management organizations, businesses, and community groups, the Kids Pack program provides backpacks of nutritious food to homeless and very low-income children during the weekends, when school meals are not available.
In 2007-08, Kids Pack served 1,148 children in 5 school districts and 46 schools.
With students in the Kids Pack program, teachers reported:
- 45% were more attentive in class
- 40% improved their attitude towards school
- 44% participated to a greater degree
- 41% improved their academic performance (grades)
- 57% showed an overall improvement in school
School Tools provides disadvantaged children with the supplies they need to succeed. Through our Teacher Resource Center (TRC), teachers from eligible schools have the unique opportunity to "shop" for supplies for their students and classroom twice a year-completely free of charge!
In 2007-08, the School Tools TRC served 21 schools in 5 different districts. 625 teachers visited the TRC, distributing more than $460,000 worth of new school supplies and directly benefiting 18,260 low-income students in our community.
School Tools program outcomes include the following:
- Students with adequate supplies to complete in-class assignments increased from 44% to 93%
- Students with adequate supplies to complete assignments at home increased from 2% to 97%
- 92% of teachers improved and expanded their instruction as a result of participating in School Tools
- More than 90% of teachers said they did a better job teaching as a result of participating in School Tools
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2008 KidSmart Holiday Program The holidays are just around the corner, which means it's almost time for the KidSmart Holiday Program!
Working in partnership with local companies and our Kids Pack partner schools, our goal is to provide a happier holiday season for homeless and very low-income kids in our community.
There are many ways to get involved. Click here to find out more!
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| 2-1-1
San Bernardino County |
2-1-1, a program of Inland Empire United Way, is a free and confidential, toll-free phone number available 24-hours as a telephone and internet resource for residents in need of assistance to health and social services.
Dialing 2-1-1 (or 1-888-435-7565) is the quickest way to access non-emergency resources for your family, neighbors and employees.
Statistics
2-1-1 San Bernardino County received a total of 6,640 documented calls in October 2008. A total of 14,195 people were represented in these calls.
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| Pathways |
Pathways, a program of Inland Empire United Way, focuses on creating greater financial stability for low-income families and individuals by providing tools needed to overcome obstacles and gain sustainable financial success.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA/ EITC) program puts money back into the pockets of low-income families and individuals in our community.
Results
During the 2008 tax season, our VITA partnership served approximately 1,600 low-income tax filers and returned close to $1,400,000 to program participants.
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| HandsOn Inland Empire |
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Hands On Inland Empire, a program of Inland Empire United Way, provides a link for individuals, families, teams, and corporate groups to join together and engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities within the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties and the Pomona Valley. |
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Got Game?
Why be bored when instead you could share your favorite board game with seniors in Pomona who would love the pleasure of your company!
Fun for the whole family!
Registration is required - Click here to sign up
Knit for Need
Looking to learn a new skill and meet new people? If so, the Knit for Need project is perfect for you!
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday we gather a group of volunteers to knit socks, hats, and blankets for local homeless shelters and hospitals.
Inland Empire United Way, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Project Leader Training
Project Leader Training prepares interested individuals to lead volunteer activities. You will gain leadership experience while helping HandsOn expand the number of projects offered each month.
Currently, 106 volunteer community members have completed the project leader training.You, too, can have the opportunity to manage a project and ensure it is fun, meaningful and successful!
Inland Empire United Way, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Registration is required - Click here to sign up
MLK Day
HandsOn Inland Empire is pleased to announce our plans to host a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 18 and 19, 2009.
Through our work around the Dr. King holiday, our organization will honor his life, teachings, and legacy through community service that helps provides tangible opportunities for volunteers, corporations, and community leaders and organizations to participate in service projects geared at increasing social justice in the communities where they reside.
The day will be composed of three efforts:
- One large scale project designed to empower disadvantaged communities through a neighborhood revitalization event
- Numerous small scale and volunteer led projects that provide opportunities for volunteers to take a lead role in transforming their community
- Issue education and reflection that highlights Dr. King's teachings and engages the community in dialogue that leads to solutions to critical community issues
So grab a hammer, paintbrush, shovel, or broom and join us in a community revitalization project. By working together, we can honor Dr. King and improve the quality of life in communities throughout the Inland Empire!
For more information please contact HandsOn Inland Empire:
Volunteer or event information
Sponsorship information
To join our MLK Day planning committee
Questions? Please contact Shalini Lall at (909) 980-2857 ext. 228
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CHAIR
Ernest Aguilar
CEO
Lancaster Uniform Cap Co., Inc.
VICE CHAIRS
Bonnie Mooney, Ph.D.
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Project Coordinator, Department of Community & Health Services
SECRETARY
Kimberly Plater
Community Volunteer
TREASURER
Frank Zabaleta
Partner at Eadie and Payne, LLP
MEMBERS
John Abrantes
General Manager
Circuit City
William Aguilar
Vice President University Advancement, California State University, San Bernardino
Kevin Baker
Business/Community Liaison Alliance for Education
San Bernardino County Schools
Floie Barrows
Community Volunteer
Gerry Cacnio
Knights of Columbus Field Agent
William R. Cave
Market President
US Bank
Crime Scene Steri-Clean
Bruce Elliot
Director Product Availability WBV
Coca-Cola Enterprise
Steve Franklin
General Manager
Applebee's
Otis Greer
Community Affairs/Guest Services Manager
Auto Club Speedway
Steve Hadder
Financial Consultant
Ralph Hernandez
Community Volunteer
Steve Johnson
Clinical Director
Lanterman Development Center
Kevin Malson
Senior Vice President/Sales Manager, Bank of America
Noel L. Massie
Vice President
United Parcel Service
Gary Melton
Director of Health Services
IEHP
Glenn C. Miller, SCMD
Property Manager - Director of Marketing
Opus West Management
Leslie O'Hare Sorensen, Facilitator
Montclair Community Collaborative
Ryan Orr
Sales Executive
First American Title Company
Michael Reiter
Assistant City Attorney
City of Redlands
Jane Smith
Superintendent
Fontana Unified School District
Scott Snyder
Ramp Division Manager
United Parcel Service
Peter Synn
Regional Sales Manager
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Elena Venegas
Department Manager AVP
HSBC, Consumer Lending
Carolyn Villerreal
Operations Group Leader
LA Distribution Center
Harry Washington
Manager
Joann Fabric & Crafts
Jeff Werner
Partner
Bowen, McBeth, Inc.
Trisha Wright
CLCS
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