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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 newly designed website at www.ieuw.org.
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VITA/EITC |
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance / Earned Income Tax Credit (VITA/ EITC) program puts money back into the pockets of low-income families and individuals in our community.
Our VITA partnership during the 2009 tax season was a great success!
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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.
Community Voice Mail (CVM) provided a constant telephone number to over 500 people in transition or crisis.
Please welcome the newest member of the CVM network:
Desert Manna
For more information, please contact Allan Collins, Pathways Director/CVM Manager, at (909) 980-2857 ext 243.
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| WE Connect |
We Connect is available in our community through AmeriCorps VISTA, and is an initiative from the First Lady of California, Maria Shriver.
WE Connect helps working families access programs and resources to become more financially stable by connecting people to "money, opportunity, and dreams."
For more information on the WE Connect campaign, please connect online at www.weconnect.net. |
| Pathways Supporters |
Anheuser Busch
Boeing
Boys & Girls Club of Fontana
Boys & Girls Club of Pomona Valley
Cal Poly Pomona
CSU San Bernardino
Community Voice Mail (CVM)
Northtown Housing Development Corporation
San Bernardino County 2-1-1
San Bernardino County Library
Wachovia
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Borders book store in Montclair will be hosting a Book Drive beginning August 1. All books will be distributed to low-income school children and their classrooms through the School Tools Teacher Resource Center.
NEW children's books can be dropped off at the Montclair Borders location: 5055 South Plaza Lane (south of the main plaza, right next to the 10 freeway and directly below Nordstrom).
Store hours are:
Monday - Thursday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Sunday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Thank you, Borders, for your generosity and support. With your help, we can promote literacy and a love of reading for ALL children!
We LOVE our Volunteers!
We have AMAZING volunteers at IEUW KidSmart! The following groups and individuals have been a tremendous help this summer during our physical inventory and other "not-so-glamorous" projects. Thank you to the following groups and individuals for their dedication and support of our programs. We couldn't do it without you!
Groups:
- Circle K Club (various colleges)
- Kohl's, Ontario
- UPS, Automotive Fleet Division
- UPS, Feeder Division
- Target, Fontana Distribution Center
- HSBC
Individuals:
- James Byrnes
- Jana Henderson
- Patty Hornback
- Marisa Maiden
- David Meade
- Kimberly Nguyen
- Pat Plante
- Pamela Rolle
- Jeannie Sekala
- Kathy Wilder
- Erica Williams
- Linda Wurtz
If you are interested in volunteering with IEUW KidSmart, please contact volunteer@ieuw.org or call (909) 980-2857 ext 216.
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School Tools Supply Drive |
Summer is winding down and back-to-school time is quickly approaching. Unfortunately, many kids will be going back to school without the supplies they need to learn and succeed.
You can help us change that by hosting a School Tools Supply Drive. It's easy and fun!
Information and materials are available for download on our website. All donors are recognized throughout the year in the KidSmart Honor Roll.
For more information, please contact supplydrive@ieuw.org or call (909) 980-2857 ext 216.
Special Thanks to the Kids In Need Foundation for arranging the following product donations in July:
- JoAnn Fabric & Crafts
- OfficeMax
- Warner Bros.
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Thank You to Our KidSmart Supporters! |
Link to view all our 2008-2009 supporters.
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HOT Projects |
A Flowering Garden at the Castle
Do you have a green thumb? The Kimberly Crest Historic House and Garden is a fantasyland of groves in need of some tender-loving care. Volunteers are needed to nurture the garden back to health. Sign up today!
Storytelling and Crafts
Know a good story? Why not share it with someone? Volunteers are needed to read age appropriate literature to children at Ability First. Sign up today!
Sending Smiles with Cards
HandsOn Inland Empire is looking for a group of volunteers each month to help make greeting cards for children at the Pomona Valley Hospital in the City of Pomona and the Loma Linda Children's Hospital in Loma Linda. Sign up today!
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Project Leader Training |
Each Month HandsOn Inland Empire offers trainings to our volunteers who are looking for a deeper commitment to service and are interested in leading a group of volunteers in HandsOn Inland Empire projects. If you're enthusiastic and want to make a difference in local communities.
Sign-up for Project Leader Training!
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Open Projects |
Projects Needing a Project Leader
Playful Pals
Play a sport? Use that talent to teach local youth life lessons. Volunteers are needed to engage youth in sports/fitness activities to teach them the importance of healthy living.
Karaoke With Seniors
Have a passion for singing? Use that passion to get local senior engaged in some fun social time. Volunteers are needed to engage seniors in social time leading a karaoke session with other volunteers and the seniors.
Puppy Love & Cuddly Kittens
Love Animals? Spread that love by providing companionship to dogs and cats at local shelters. Volunteers are needed to socialize dogs, cats, puppies and kittens by walking, playing and showering them with affection and attention.
Need more information or interested in becoming a Project Leader for one of these projects? Contact (909) 980-2857 ext 247 or email Francine Gobert.
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AmeriCorps VIP Program |
HandsOn Inland Empire would like to welcome 10 AmeriCorps VIP members to the local community.
These members have been successfully placed in local non-profit organizations (Host Sites) that serve children, youth, and families struggling economically.
This program has been made possible through a joint partnership with Napa County Office of Education and ten local nonprofits.
The AmeriCorps VIP members will help develop a volunteer program infrastructure within these Host Sites for one year through June 30, 2010.
This program will have a tremendous impact on building the capacity of local nonprofits to utilize volunteers and serve more people in our region.
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HandsOn Inland Empire Sponsors |
Anheuser Busch
Build-A-Bear
Starbucks
Visit the HandsOn Inland Empire website. |
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June Statistics
2-1-1 San Bernardino County received a total of 5,124 documented calls in June 2009. A total of 11,294 people were represented in these calls.
July statistics will be published in the 2-1-1 San Bernardino County August eNewsletter.
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| 2-1-1 Blue Book Directory
Purchase your copies today! |
The most comprehensive directory of health and human service resources in the San Bernardino County is available now and priced at ONLY $35 each (plus tax and shipping).
Limited quantities available, so purchase your copies today!
The 700-page 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
Visit the 2-1-1 San Bernardino County website. |
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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 |
CHAIR
Tammy Chalmers
CFO
Crime Scene Steri-Clean
VICE CHAIRS
Ernest Aguilar
Community Volunteer
Kevin Malson
Senior Vice President/Sales Manager Bank of America
Steve Johnson
Clinical Director
Lanterman Development Center
SECRETARY
Bonnie Mooney, Ph.D.
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Project Coordinator
Department of Community and Health Services
TREASURER Frank ZabaletaPartner
Eadie and Payne, LLP MEMBERS
Business/Community Liaison Alliance for Education
San Bernardino County Schools
Dan Byrnes
Finance Controller
UPS, Southeast California District
William R. Cave
Market President
US Bank
Steve Franklin
General Manager
Applebee's
Otis Greer
Community Affairs/Guest Services Manager
Auto Club Speedway
Ralph Hernandez
Community Volunteer
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, The Shoppes at Chino Hills
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
Elena Venegas
Department Manager AVP
HSBC, Consumer Lending
Carolyn Villerreal
Operations Group Leader
Target, LA Distribution Center
Harry Washington
Manager
Joann Fabric & Crafts
Jeff Werner
Partner
Bowen, McBeth, Inc.
Trisha Wright
Community Volunteer
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| Ameron International Caring Hearts Charity Golf Tournament |
Ameron International held its ninth annual Caring Hearts Charity Golf Tournament in June at the Sierra Lakes Golf Course in Fontana. All proceeds benefit Inland Empire United Way's mission.
Inland Empire United Way is appreciative of the $22,000 that was raised during the golf tournament held in June 2009.
Thanks to all those who participated in this event!
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