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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
BECOME A PROJECT LEADER -
IT'S FUN AND EASY!
 Each HandsOn Inland Empire Project is managed by a trained HandsOn Project Leader who ensures our volunteer projects are fun, meaningful, and successful. We are seeking to greatly expand the number of projects we offer each month and need your help to do it!
Project leaders connect with an agency and work with volunteers directly. Also, project leaders can choose the type of project that is of most interest to them. Project leaders are often working professionals and devote their free time to helping out their community. This is a chance for you to develop leadership, management skills, and communication skills, as well as give you the opportunity to serve the community.
It's easy! If you're enthusiastic, enjoy people, like to organize, and want to make a difference here in the Inland Empire, sign up today! Interested in leading a project? To find out what projects we need leaders for click here.
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| MLK DAY OF SERVICE A SUCCESS! | |
Thank you the 300 volunteers who came out and served in one of six community projects that were held in honor of Dr. King and his desire to improve the living conditions for all people. Volunteers helped clean up their neighborhoods, paint murals honoring national and local leaders, package food boxes for needy families, and brighten the day for seniors.
To read more about what was accomplished on this day, click here for a recent Daily Bulletin article on the event! |
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JANUARY 2011
COMPANY OF THE MONTH | |
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We are pleased to announce that Inland Empire United Way has chosen Best Buy as our January 2011 Company of the Month!
With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and Mexico, Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation and a commitment to supporting United Way's work in our community.
Visit our website to read the full article! | |
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GOT A MINUTE? TAKE OUR SURVEY!
Inland Empire United Way is evaluating our efforts in the community and is developing a plan to increase our impact on local children and families over the coming years...and we need your input!
Please take a just a few moments to complete our short, annonymous survey here. We look forward to your feedback and suggestions! Thank you! | |
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REPORT REVEALS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN POVERTY IN THE INLAND EMPIRE
A new report, released in October 2010 by the Brooking Institute in Washington D.C., has identified the San Bernardino County-Ontario area as one of the nation's fasting growing areas for suburban poverty. In just two years, 2007-2009, the Inland Empire has seen a staggering 31% increase in poverty. This increase places the region as the third highest rate in the nation, surpassing even Los Angeles County.
Earlier in the decade the Inland Empire experienced rapid growth of suburban development, but now many residents are facing a dramatic downturn due to the recession. Many families who were living in suburban communities are now facing serious financial difficulties and are no longer able to sufficiently support their basic needs.
Inland Empire United Way is deeply involved in assisting poverty-stricken children in the community, by partnering with local schools and teachers, distributing food for the hungry, by providing school supplies for homeless students, connecting struggling families with needed resources and providing funding to an entire network of nonprofits dedicated to assisting individuals and families in need.
If you or a loved one is in need of assistance, please call United Way's free, 24-hour health and social service information and referral line by simply dialing 2-1-1 on any telephone.
Click here to read full report on the Brookings website. | |
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| ADVOCATE. | Help us spread the word and make an even greater difference by forwarding this to just five people.
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| VOLUNTEER. | | Whether you have one hour or time to give on a weekly basis, you can make a difference by volunteering.
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DON'T MISS
OUR OPEN HOUSE
ON NATIONAL 2-1-1 DAY
...and FREE LUNCH!
Come meet our new CEO and take a tour to see IEUW at work! Learn how 2-1-1, HandsOn, KidSmart and Pathways are working to improve the lives of children and families in our community. Lunch is on us, so bring a friend!
WHEN: FEBRUARY 2, 2011
11:00AM-2:00PM
WHERE: 9644 HERMOSA AVE.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
91730
To learn more and R.S.V.P, contact Laura at Lfreyermuth@ieuw.org | |
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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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