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United Way is working to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks of a better life for everyone - Education, Income & Health.
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United Way raises $1,308,804 despite tough economic times
- Staff & volunteers celebrate a community who knows how to LIVE UNITED -
Corporate and community leaders gathered on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 to celebrate a caring and giving community at its Annual Meeting & Campaign Celebration. United Way volunteers revealed that the 2008/2009 Campaign had raised a total of $1,308,804. All contributions stay local and are invested in the community to help advance the common good for everyone. United Way continues to partner with health and human service agencies throughout the area and plays a vital role in funding many of these organizations.
Sean Johnson, Area President for Regions Bank and United Way's 2008 Campaign Chair stated, "We are overwhelmed with the generosity of this community. Times are tough for everyone and it would be easy for our residents to choose not to give when deciding how to spend their money. But, there are a lot of caring people here and they understand that it is important to give now more than ever."
In addition to funding United Way's community partners, the dollars raised are also invested in United Way's three community initiatives: Dolly Parton's Imagination Library; United Way Success By 6; and the 2-1-1 Call Center. To find out more about our community partners & initiatives, please click here. |
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United Way honors Anniston Water Works as the recipient of the distinguished Colyer Award
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United Way presented the Cliff Colyer, Jr. "Excellence in Service" Award to Anniston Water Works at its Annual Meeting & Campaign Celebration on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. The award is presented annually to a company or individual whose leadership has had a philanthropic impact on the community. The employees of Anniston Water Works have been long-time supporters of United Way and have continued to increase their contributions to the annual campaign each year. Anne Smith, a former Water Works employee who retired in 2008 after 21 years of service, was also recognized for her years of diligently organizing the United Way campaign for the Water Works employees. "I would call her our resident 'Water Works Angel'," stated Water Works employee Rodney Owens. "The continued success and increase in employee giving are directly related to her organization and efforts." United Way would rev.jpg) like to send a special "thank you" to Anne Smith and the employees at Anniston Water Works for their untiring efforts in improving our community. |
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2-1-1 Awareness Day
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United Way of America and AIRS has designated February 11, 2009 (2/11) as "Capitol Hill Day." This is both a state and nationwide initiative and serves as an opportunity for administrators involved with the 2-1-1 system to meet with legislators in person to urge co-sponsorship of PASS 2-1-1...an effort to obtain critical federal funds to states starting or enhancing a 2-1-1 system. (S.211 / H.R.211) Local United Way and 2-1-1 leaders will be in Montgomery on this day to meet with local representatives about 2-1-1. In conjunction, Family Services Center of Calhoun County and United Way of East Central Alabama have set aside February 11, 2009 to heighten local community awareness for this service.
2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that connects people in need - as well as individuals seeking to give help - with community services. The free 2-1-1 number has been set aside by the Federal Communications Commission for the public to easily access community information. Though only introduced in 1997, 2-1-1 dialing already reaches over 232 million people across the nation, which is more than 78 percent of the population. For more information, visit www.211connectsalabama.org or www.211.org. 2-1-1 is offered through a partnership with Family Services Center of Calhoun County and United Way of East Central Alabama. |
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Invest in your community. Give to United Way. United Way of East Central Alabama is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income, and health.
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You can make change happen with your voice. United Way needs people who are passionate about education, income and health to make some noise.
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Whether it's reading to children, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are a number of volunteer options available every day. Give the gift of you. Volunteer.
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MAKING A LASTING IMPACT
Planned Giving & United Way |
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There are many ways to give back to your community, but one way to leave a lasting legacy is through planned giving. The simplest planned gift is a bequest through your will or trust. By remembering United Way in your will, you can make an impact on our community for years to come. If you are interested in planned giving options, please call the United Way office at (256) 236-8229. | |
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