| United Way of Greater Duluth eNews |
Volume 2 - Issue 1: March 2009 |
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Greetings!
As we wrap up the 2008-2009 fundraising campaign, United Way of Greater Duluth and all of our representatives say thank you to the community for propelling the campaign to:
$2,100,239
What an amazing contribution!
United Way embodies the spirit of people coming together from all walks of life and from all parts of our region with the shared belief that everyone has something to contribute to make this a better place to live.
This unique connection to community makes this announcement more relevant at a time when we are all concerned about the economy and the impact it will have on citizens in our area.
Thank you for believing in our community.
Sincerely,
Paula Reed
United Way of Greater Duluth
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| Co-Chair Quotes |
 "United Way depends on the collective time, talents, and treasure of individuals and corporations from across our communities to help support the agencies that address our most critical challenges. We are so grateful that our donors rose to the occasion again this year."
Rocky B. "Rocky" Chapin
2008-2009 Campaign Co-chair, St. Mary's Duluth Clinic Health System
 "It is particularly gratifying to see a community that is thoughtful enough to give to those who need it most, even when the economy is creating financial challenges daily for all of us. On behalf of United Way and those we serve, thank you for your generous support."
Steven L. Decatur
2008-2009 Campaign Co-chair, Western National Bank | |
| UNITED WAY 2-1-1 |
If you or somebody you know is facing difficult times and do not know where to turn, Dial 2-1-1. United Way 2-1-1 is a simple number to dial for information about health and human service organizations in Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis Counties in Minnesota and Douglas County in NW Wisconsin.
Information Specialists will problem solve and refer callers to local government programs, community-based organizations, support groups, and other local resources. United Way 2-1-1 Information & Referral provides callers with information for everyday needs and in times of crisis. United Way 2-1-1 operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Dial 2-1-1 or call
1-800-543-7709. | |
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
| Please mark your calendars!
Community Volunteer Fair
When: April 17, 2009, 11 am to 4 pm
Where: The Depot
Be the Change. Learn about volunteering and make a difference. Over 40 agencies participating; Hermantown AEOA Food Drive; Card-making for Our Troops; Blood-typing by Memorial Blood Centers; Adopt a Park; AmeriCorps Recruitment for 2009-2010.
Continental Ski & Bike BIKE SWAP
When: Saturday, April 18 from 9am to 5 pm & Sunday, April 19th from 11 am to 5 pm
Where: Continental Ski & Bike, 1305 E. 1st St., Duluth
Bring your swap items for check-in Friday, April 17th from 3-7 pm or Saturday, April 18 from 9-10am. If your bike sells, you get 75% of selling price, remainder is donated to United Way. You don't need to bring a bike to buy a bike. For more information call 218.728.4466.
 National Volunteer Week
When: April 19 - 25, 2009
Purple "I Volunteer" ribbons will once again be distributed to thousands of volunteers through representatives at area non-profits, schools, businesses and churches. Volunteers displaying the purple ribbons during National Volunteer Week will be acknowledged by receiving discounts at local businesses and attractions. Approximately 40 businesses have committed to the campaign for this year. Download the Purple Ribbon Order Form here.
"Imagination Library Day" at Barnes & Noble
When: April 25th, 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Miller Hill Mall Learn about Imagination Library. Meet Llama Llama and bring your children for story time. Activities include story time, children's crafts, coloring pages and more. Help raise dollars to support Imagination Library. Click here to get a Barnes & Noble voucher. For every Barnes & Noble purchase you make that day, a donation is made to Imagination Library.
The Day of the Child
The Day of the Child is a tradition in Mexico which allows children to learn through festive, fun activities. Duluth's own Adelante Latino/Hispanic Cultural Center brings Day of the Child to all children in Duluth
When: April 30th, 5-7 pm
Where: Duluth Public Library Outdoor Theatre Lakeside [rain location is: The Depot, Great Hall]
Come and meet Llama Llama. Enjoy story time, face painting, arts and crafts, games, traditional hispanic music, dance and light meal.
NALC Stamp Out Hunger! Food Drive
When: Saturday, May 9th
Where: Your mailbox!
Please put non-perishable food items in a bag and place it by your mailbox by 9 am on Saturday May 9th. People in our community need your help. Please help if you can.
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| WHO IS LLAMA LLAMA? |
Llama Llama Read-a-Rama is part of United Way of Greater Duluth's Succes By Six effort to encourage reading with children, starting at birth. United Way continues to work with community partners to move this important message forward. Visit with Llama Llama at Imagination Library Day at Barnes and Noble! |
| DAY OF CARING 2009 |
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 Day of Caring is soon approaching. Save June 24th, 2009 as the date to help out in our community. Watch for details coming soon.
Get involved. Be the Change. |
| Big Red Bookshelf |
 The Big Red Bookshelf, a project of United Way of Greater Duluth's Early Literacy Coalition, now has 6 bookshelves out in the community. Stocked with gently-used or new books that are age-appropriate for children from birth to age eight, children and families can take books from the shelf to keep and enjoy at home. To donate your gently used books, go to the web site to find drop-off locations. To learn more about this program, click here. | |
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