 |
|
|
To my friends
Today I am challenging you to Follow My Lead. Sounds like a game right? Well it is much more serious than the game we all played as children, but it can still be fun. If you meet my challenge, please take the time to challenge those people on your email list. This is definitely a "more the merrier" challenge. More people joining in means we all benefit in strong, healthy communities.
You all know that I care about people who are struggling. I have been fortunate to not have had to face many struggles in my life and when I have, there has always been somebody there to help me. United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties exists to help people who are struggling and to work toward finding solutions to the root causes of many of the problems in our communities
I GIVE to United Way because:
- My donation is used to help people who live and work in my community.
- 100% of my donation goes directly to program costs.
- Volunteers who are my neighbors and friends make the tough decisions on how my donation is spent.
I GAVE to United Way this year because:
- 139 children in Red Wing and 75 children in Cannon Falls are receiving weekly food weekly with the Packing for the Weekend Project
- 1900 children under the age of five, are receiving books monthly to expose them to the joy of reading through Imagination Library
- Goodhue county residents with little or no health insurance can receive physical, mental and dental health care at the CARE Clinic
- Middle school students have the programs of The Remedy to keep them safe and occupied during crucial after school hours. High school students have the staff of Youth Outreach and TLC to guide them when they feel they have no one else to turn to and Kids Count feeds and nurtures children of all ages who have suffered abuse
- Senior citizens are remaining in their homes longer due to the many programs such as peer helpers, ride availability, home delivered meals and many more that support their independence
United Way set a very aggressive goal for the campaign this year because the needs in the communities served are so much greater.
Our goal is $575,000.
That is high, but with the donations already pledged we have reached just over 70% of our goal.
If you have already given to United Way of Goodhue, Wabash & Pierce Counties this year, thank you for caring. If you have not yet given, please - follow my lead and Give today.
Visit our website at www.uw-gwp.org and click on the orange GIVE button.
Or send a check to:
United Way - GWP
413 W. 3rd Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
How you give, and how much you give isn't as important as the fact that you have given. Once you have made your donation, send this email to your friends who care and ask them to Follow Your Lead!
Thank you
Maureen Nelson
| |
LIVE HEALTHY RED WING
Live Healthy Red Wing works to make it easier for all of us to eat healthier and get active every day.
If you're interested in that, too, please join the LHRW Email Updates list. Together with the community we're working on:
* Neighborhood Walking and Biking Routes
* Nature Trails
* Youth Gardens
* Food Rescue
We'd love to update you on projects, hear your ideas and feedback, and let you know of opportunities to get involved.
We'll only send you information on topics you tell us are interesting to YOU. It takes less than a minute. Click the link below, and thanks!
p.s. If you know someone who might also like this information, please forward this message on.
Live Healthy RW Email Updates
Other Live Healthy RW links:
Like us on Facebook!
|
Valspar Corporation and SMIF Offer Free Paint for Community Projects (OWAOTNNA) Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with Valspar Corporation, will be accepting applications for free paint and coating products for community restoration or beautification projects through the Picture-It-Painted grant program. This grant opportunity is available to 501(c) nonprofit organizations and communities throughout SMIF's 20-county area. A goal of this program is to encourage local volunteer involvement in the painting process. Applications are due to SMIF by March 5, 2012. Awardees will be notified March 26, 2012. A total of approximately 8-10 projects will be awarded paint products based on visual impact, public benefit, volunteer participation and support, intended use, and benefit to those in need. Projects that may qualify for a grant include historic buildings or structures, senior citizen centers, community centers, libraries, other public buildings, murals, or other visual impact projects. Projects that do not qualify include churches, routine city maintenance, privately owned facilities, non-permanent structures, or schools (with the exception of mural projects). Since 1998, SMIF and Valspar Corporation have awarded over 6,000 gallons of paint to more than 200 projects in southern Minnesota. Last year's recipients in the region included projects in Albert Lea, Blue Earth, Caledonia, Chatfield, Gaylord, Mankato, Minneiska, Utica, Waseca, and Zumbrota. "The Picture-it-Painted program reminds us that collaboration shapes and improves our communities. Funded projects involve a number of volunteers and will provide their communities with an asset they can enjoy for years to come," said Tim Penny, SMIF President & CEO. "We are pleased to support these projects that will improve the look of our region."
For more information or to apply visit their website at www.smifoundation.org and click on "Applications" or contact
|
|
Volunteer Camera Person Needed
United Way of goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties is looking for a volunteer willing to video tape members of our partner organizations following their presentations to our Community Investment Panels.
If you are good with a video camera and have some free time in the evenings during February and March
we'd love to work with you.
Contact Tonya or Maureen
at 651-388-6309 | |
|
Welcome
Cannon Falls
Packing for the Weekend Program
Red Wing Wish List We Really need
Instant Oatmeal
Cereal
| |
|
Going Green
By moving to more electronic forms of communication, the staff at UWGWP is making an effort to make the most of your contributions, while reducing our carbon footprint. One of our goals for 2012 is to build our friend list on Facebook. It is a great place to receive regular updates on UW GWP events and news. If you have friends that share your interest in community action a support, tell them about our page as well, or forward this email! Thanks | |
|
Upcoming Events | |
|
Lake City
Winter Fest 2012
January 27 - January 29, 2012
Friday, Jan. 27th at 6:30pm until Sunday, Jan. 29th 1:00pm
FRIDAY -- January 27
6:30PM - Creative Black Tie Fundraising Event - Nosh Restaurant & Bar
SATURDAY -- January 28
10:00 - Old Fashion Ice Cutting - Ohuta Park
10:00-5:00 - Washington Street Warm-up - Downtown Lake City
10:00 - Dennis & Marian Schumacher Child/Adult Bowling Event
12:00-2:00 - Family CC Skiing & Snowshoeing - Hok Si La Park ELP Building
1:00 - Roots to Wings Hot Chocolate & Snow Games - Ohuta Park
1:00-3:00 - BINGO - American Legion
2:00 - Smoosh Races - Ohuta Park
2:00 - Dennis & Marian Schumacher Child/Adult Bowling Event
2:30 - ECFE Crazy Hair Station - Ohuta Park
2:30 - Children's Sled Parade - Ohuta Park
3:00 - Polar Plunge - Ohuta Park
6:00 - Fireworks - Ohuta Park
SUNDAY -- January 29, 2012
8:30-12:30 Belgian Waffle Breakfast - Lincoln High School
8:30-12:30 Sellers Market - Lincoln High School
1:00-3:00 - BINGO - American Legion
Event details can be found at:
www.lcbetterfutures.org
| |
|
|
Cannon Falls
Saturday, January 28
CF Education Foundation
Evening at the Winery
7:00- 10:00 pm
Tickets $12 at the door | |
Sunday, January 29
Motivational Speaker
Pam Stenzel
7:00 pm
Pam Stenzel will present information that will challenge and inspire youth to understand the values of personal responsibility, self discipline and character plus give parents tools to help their children in these areas. Program material suitable for children 7th grade and up
Cannon Falls High School |
|
Red Wing
Saturday January 14th
Red Wing Entrepreneurial Community Growth Initiative
IDEA SLAM
Minnesota Southeast Technical College - 308 Pioneer Rd
9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
5:15 PM - 9:00 PM
An Evening in Paris!
The evening begins with a social hour at 5:15PM. We'll hold a very brief Membership meeting and our annual election, followed by a look at 2011 and what's coming up in 2012 with the Red Wing Chamber. A delicious dinner will be served and then we'll move into the exciting "sweet" dessert auction! Chamber members will be creating delicious desserts, which will be auctioned during the evening. Be prepared to bid (by yourself, with your company or with your table!) for your favorite dessert from local businesses. After the Dessert Auction we'll move into the Awards and Recognition portion of the evening where our Winners will be announced for 2011 Businesses of the Year!
| |
|
| | | United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha and Pierce Counties reserves the right to print material it deems appropriate and of interest to our readers. We may promote fund raisers, benefits and promotions for non-profit organizations working with people in our service area. All submissions should be sent to maureen.nelson@uw-gwp.org for consideration. Editing for size may occur in articles chosen to be printed. |
|
|
|
