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Greetings!
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Thank you for supporting Inland Empire United Way!
This eNewsletter will keep you up-to-date on our initiatives and programs and inform you of upcoming events.
For more news, announcements, and event information, please visit our website at www.ieuw.org.
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VITA/EITC |
FREE tax help, FREE electronic filing, and NO appointment necessary!
The Inland Empire United Way Pathways initiative is working with local organizations to offer free income tax preparation and filing at sites in Fontana, Mentone, Pomona, and Rancho Cucamonga. link
Similar programs are provided at locations throughout the Inland Empire. For a frequently updated list of VITA sites and to locate a site near you, please visit www.sbvita.org.
Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 435-7565 for information on what to bring and for additional locations and times.
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| Community Voice Mail (CVM) |
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Inland Empire Community Voice Mail is a program that offers a FREE service that many Americans take for granted... voicemail.
CVM empowers people in crisis and transition by distributing FREE, 24-hour voice mail access directly linking people to jobs, housing, and stability.
For more information, please contact Allan Collins, Pathways Director/CVM Manager, at (909) 980-2857 ext 243. |
Kids Fitness Challenge
5K Run/Walk/Ride at Auto Club Speedway |
IEUW KidSmart is proud to be a partner of the 3rd Annual Kids Fitness Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Ride and Health Expo at Auto Club Speedway on Saturday, March 21, 2009.
The Kids Fitness Challenge is FREE, family-friendly and fun!
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Healthy Kids Mini-Grants Program |
To encourage healthy lifestyles for kids in our community, the Inland Empire United Way KidSmart initiative and its partners are proud to announce the launch of the Healthy Kids Mini-Grants program!
The first Healthy Kids project will take place in March with a FREE 3-week session of ballet classes offered to children 7 to 12 in the Northtown Neighborhood.
Children will also be part of a special performance on Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m.
For additional information on the Healthy Kids Mini-Grants program, please contact Lorraine Ousley at (909) 980-2857 ext 203.
Healthy Kids partners:
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| KidSmart Program Updates |
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The Kids Pack program is currently serving more than 1,300 students at 61 schools in 9 districts.
Since the program's inception, the School Tools TRC (Teacher Resource Center) has conducted 1,310 teacher visits and distributed $855,542 worth of products to benefit 38,300 children in our local schools.
So far in the 2008-09 school year, IEUW KidSmart has hosted 542 volunteers, who have contributed 2,037 hours of invaluable service to our programs. |
TeenConnect |
Join other teens for a four-hour project, one Saturday a month for four months starting March 28th.
This session of TeenConnect will focus on youth obesity in low-income communities, and the four projects are as follows:
4 Your Health
Lead a healthy cooking class
4 Your Mind
Plant a vegetable and herb garden
4 Your Body
Read nutrition books to children
4 Yourself
To be announced
AmeriCorps VISTA, at (909) 980-2857 ext. 262.
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Service 101: Environment and Sustainability |
Service 101 offers volunteers an opportunity to meet new people and give back to their community by bringing together a group of 8 to 15 volunteers for 4 projects starting in the month of March and ending in the month of June.
Volunteers will serve the third Saturday of each month for two hours at four different non-profit agencies.
This session of Service 101 will focus on the environment and sustainability, and the four projects are as follows:
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Cesar E. Chavez Day 2009
Throughout the month of March, HandsOn Inland Empire will focus on celebrating the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez.
His vision for humankind stood for equality, justice, and dignity for all Americans and are reflected in his 10 core values as follows: Acceptance of all people, celebrating community, respect for life and the environment, non-violence, innovation, preference to help the most needy, knowledge, sacrifice, service to others, and determination.
Through service, HandsOn Inland Empire will call on volunteers to act on these values throughout the month of March.
To find out more information or to get involved, visit our website at www.HandsOnInlandEmpire.org starting March 1st.
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January Statistics
2-1-1 San Bernardino County received a total of 6,004 documented calls in January 2009. A total of 11,425 people were represented in these calls.
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| 2-1-1 Blue Book Directory
Reserve your copies today! |
The 2-1-1 Blue Book Directory is the most comprehensive directory of health and human resources in the San Bernardino County.
The directory lists 800 agencies and more than 4,000 current and up-to-date resources such as health care, child care, volunteer opportunities, senior services, employment, family services, and much more. Link
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Our Mission
Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) engages a caring community to respond to human need by:
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helping disadvantaged kids succeed in school
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providing easy access to health and social services
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developing opportunities for volunteers to create positive change
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strengthening financial stability opportunities for low-income families and individuals |
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| IEUW Board of Directors |
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CHAIR
Ernest Aguilar
CEO
Lancaster Uniform Cap Co., Inc.
VICE CHAIR
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
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
Tammy Chalmers
CFO
Crime Scene Steri-Clean
Steve Franklin
General Manager
Applebee's
Otis Greer
Director of Community Affairs
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
Community Volunteer
Scott Snyder
Ramp Division Manager
United Parcel Service
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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