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Greetings!
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We are thrilled to share a quick update on all that the United Way is doing right here in the Inland Empire. Thank you for helping us to improve the lives of children and families in our community! |
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Over $1,400,000 in School Supplies provided to local students!
Everyday, there are thousands of children in Inland Empire schools whose parents cannot afford necessary school supplies. Additionally, we have all read about the state budget cuts that are hitting our schools.
Fortunately, United Way's School Tools program provides valuable school supplies to our community's most disadvantaged students and classrooms - pens, pencils, paper, books, and a variety of learning materials.
In partnership with the Kids In Need Foundation, Inland Empire United Way provided a total of $1,446,508 worth of new school supplies in the past year to local schools and nonprofit programs to help kids learn and suceed!
We would also like thank the incredible volunteers who work in our Teacher Resource Center. They play a critical role in getting the right supplies to our teachers!
 A School Tools volunteer assisting a teacher choose her supplies in the Teacher Resource Center.
More than 1,100 Children in 71 Schools receive Kids Pack backpacks!
Inland Empire United Way's Kids Pack program celebrated its fifth year of programming in 2009-2010! During the school year, a total of 32,215 Kids Pack backpacks of food were delivered to hungry kids, on weekends, when school meals are not available. 1,165 children from 71 schools and 8 districts participated in the program.
Thank you to the MANY community and employer groups that donated their time packing food bags this year. We couldn't do it without you!
UPS employees preparing hundreds of food bags for low-income kids in our community.
For information on sponsorship or volunteering for Kids Pack or School Tools, please contact Meghan Meade at volunteer@ieuw.org or 909-980-2857 ext. 227. |
IEUW Allocates Funding for Local Nonprofit Organizations! |
We are very pleased to report that the Inland Empire United Way Board of Directors has approved over $450,000 in grants that will be provided to local nonprofit organizations.
These Community Impact Partners provide a variety of crucial services throughout the Inland Empire in the areas of Education, Health and Financial Stability.
Each partner is screened and monitored to ensure they are operating an efficient and effective program that is meeting the needs of our local community (see full list in lower right column). With your support, IEUW is funding projects including food, shelter, counseling, healthcare and educational support for youth and families in need and in crisis in our community! |
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Financial Stability
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Helping to Feed the Hungry in Blythe
A small part of the Inland Empire United Way's territory is the Palo Verde region near the California state line. In the town of Blythe are two impressive organizations working to meet the needs of hungry individuals and families - both partly funded with grants from United Way.
The Blythe Food Pantry provides families in need with five days' groceries for each family member, including canned goods, beverages and fresh produce. The Harmony Kitchen provides lunch to the homeless and hungry each day.
These inspiring organizations are almost solely run by volunteers and are impacting hundreds of lives on a daily basis. It is our pleasure to call these two organizations our Community Impact Partners!
The Harmony Kitchen team with IEUW President, Gregory Bradbard (far left), during a recent visit. |
Volunteerism
We  Our Volunteers!
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As an affliate of the HandsOn Network, Inland Empire United Way places hundreds of volunteers into projects in our community each year. In the past 12 months, over 9,000 volunteer hours were performed and 105 new partner organizations were added to our database of local nonprofits needing volunteer support!
Target employees at a recent volunteer project at IEUW partner agency, Inland Valley Hope Partners.
2010 Day of Action
Thank you to Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Adam's Rite, OHL, Best Buy and University of Redlands for participating in this year's National Day of Action - joining over 100 local United Ways throughout the country in serving our community!
Volunteers from Enterprise and Adam's Rite after completing their service during the Day of Action.
If your company or community group is interested in a fun and easy way to give back to the community, contact Denise School at (909)980-2857 ext. 223. |
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2009-2010 Statistics
2-1-1 San Bernardino County, the free health and social service referral line operated by IEUW, received a total of 66,800 calls from individuals and families in need over the past 12 months. As a result, over 36,000 successfully connected to vital resources! The majority of calls received were for basic needs including food, shelter and utility/rent assistance. |
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Imagine how many people we could reach if everyone forwards this to five people.
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Ameron International 10th Annual Caring Hearts Charity Golf Tournament was a Hit! |
Thank you to the outstanding Ameron employees and many sponsors who made this year's tournament benefiting IEUW's programs such a success!
An Ameron foursome including Tournament Chair, Dennis Shearer. |
| IEUW Board of Directors |
CO-CHAIRS
Dan Byrnes
Finance Controller
UPS, Southeast California District
VICE CHAIRS
Kevin Malson
Senior Vice President/Sales Manager
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 Zabaleta
Partner
Eadie and Payne, LLP
MEMBERS
John Abrantes
DC Assistant General Manager
Home Depot
Kevin Baker
Business/Community Liaison Alliance for EducationSan Bernardino County Schools
Steve Franklin
General Manager
Applebee's
Otis Greer
Community Affairs/Guest Services Manager
Auto Club Speedway
Gary Melton
Director of Health Services
IEHP
Glenn C. Miller, SCMD
Property Manager - Director of Marketing
The Shoppes at Chino Hills
Ryan Orr
Assistant Vice President
Ticor Title
Michael Reiter
Assistant City Attorney
City of Redlands
Sousan Saberi
Operations Group Leader
Target, LA Distribution Center
Elena Venegas
Department Manager AVP
HSBC, Consumer Lending
Trisha Wright
Community Volunteer
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Community Impact Partners |
Blythe Emergency Food Pantry
Boys & Girls Club of Fontana
SMART Kids Program
Building A Generation
Student Basic Needs Program
Calimesa 7th Day Adventist Church
Calimesa Community Services
Family Service Association of Western Riverside
Calimesa Senior Center
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles
Catholic Charities of San Bernardino/Riverside
Chino Valley Unified School District
EXCEL Program
Family Service Association of Redlands
Foothill Family Shelter
The Reading Room Program
Inland Temporary Homes
Learning Express Program
Inland Valley Hope Partners
Our House Shelter
Kids Come First Clinic
Choosing Health - Elegir Salud Program
Mercy House Transitional Living Center
Ontario Clinic
Montclair Community Collaborative
ArtCorps Program
Ontario-Montclair School District
SOAR Partnership
Pacific Lifeline/LMWS, Inc.
Palo Verde Valley Senior Citizens Corp.
Harmony Food Kitchen
Salvation Army
Ontario Corps
San Bernardino County Regional Parks
Environmental Science Day Camp Program
Shoes That Fit
New Shoes Program
VNA & Hospice of Southern California
YMCA of the East Valley
Kid Scene Program |
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