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 Does Winning the BIG Money Change You? Okay. I know that I am not the only one who bought a Powerball ticket and spent part of last week daydreaming, thinking and talking about what I would do if I were the big money winner. We all do it, it's fun, to imagine our lives with no financial worries and plenty of money to share. What would you do? Would you share? In October 2005 Steve and Carolyn West along with Carolyn's parents, Bob and Frances Chaney, won what was then the largest single-ticket Powerball jackpot in history: $340 million. "We found out when we didn't have the money, we dreamed about all these fantastic things you think you need," says Steve. "Then, when you have the money to buy whatever you want, you realize it's not the stuff you can buy that's really important; it's still being around family." A study by University of California researchers found that the overall happiness levels of lottery winners spiked up when they won, but settled back down to pre-winning levels after a few months. So if people were generally happy before they won, they would return to their natural level of happiness. I always think it would be so fun to be able to generously support causes for which I care deeply. This would bring me joy, like giving a gift that I have carefully chosen and am eager share with the receiver of the gift. It makes me happy. The best part of giving is the amount given doesn't really matter. The joy is in the giving. Period. I love giving gifts I've made. Almost everyone I know has a Christmas tree decoration (or twenty, depending on how long we have been friends) that was made for them. These usually only cost time, but time is a valuable resource for many. So while dreaming about winning the lottery, buying a home in Hawaii and supporting our United Way for life is nice, the reality is that sudden wealth only exaggerates a current situation. If you are unhappy, bad with money and surrounded by people you don't trust, money will make those problems worse. If you are fulfilled, careful with money and enjoy a life of strong relationships, winning the lottery could make those strengths better. For now, I am going to remain happy giving what I can, when I can. Hopefully it will be enough to leave a legacy of caring and generosity for my children to remember and be proud of. Maureen Nelson |
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 GRANT OPPORTUNITY FROM ITECHRA Itechra has received a significant response to the Partnering Agency Technology Grant. Thanks for sharing this opportunity with your partnering agencies! Because of the amount of continued interest, Itechra would like to extend the deadline from March 31st to April 30th, and increase the total grant amount to $25,000, to allow additional nonprofit organizations to take advantage of the grant offer. Itechra helps local United Way and other nonprofit organizations throughout the country engage and communicate more effectively with their public by providing them with website technology tools that heighten organization awareness, increase online donations, integrate with social media sites such as Facebook & Twitter and much more. The grant is intended to assist with the design and setup of a new website using the Itechra CMS. The grant amounts are determined on a case-by-case basis, depending on a nonprofit's specific web needs. The Itechra Nonprofit CMS has the same great features and benefits as the Itechra CMS for United Ways, but would be branded for their organization. For more information about the Itechra Nonprofit CMS and/or the Partnering Agency Technology Grant, please call Christy Aitken, Marketing Assistant at 507-454-2475 ex. 128 or via email at christy.aitken@itechra.com. |
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Let Us Help YOU | Our United Way office Windows are big, bright and seen by many people each month. The windows are available for any nonprofit agency to use on a first come first serve basis.
Kari Kearns and Megan Conway from HOPE Coalition's Kid's Count Program worked last week on a window for Child Abuse Prevention month.
For more information or to reserve a month in 2012, please call Malia at 651-388-6309.
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| Goodhue County Habitat in Need of Partner Families: Spread the Word!
Applications are available for those interested in becoming homeowners & homeowners in need of exterior home repairs! If you, or someone you know, would be interested in becoming a partner family with Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity please contact us by calling or emailing. The first step in becoming a partner family is to complete the application for either our new homeowner program (Habitat Home) or our exterior home repair program (ABWK). Habitat considers the applicant's' need, income, and willingness to partner when selecting families.
To find out more information about a Habitat Home or A Brush with Kindness please visit our website. www.gchabitat.org
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Wish List
Healthy Snacks
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Cannon Falls
10:00 am
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Children's Easter Basket Hunt
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Children under 10 years old are invited to participate. 400 bags filled with Easter treats are placed in the front windows of participating stores. youngsters hunt for the bag that corresponds to the number they are given. The Easter Bunny will also make a special visit.
Cannon Falls Library Parking lot Sunday. April 15th 8 AM - Noon Omelet Breakfast Join the Sons of the American Legion -Cannon Falls Squadron #142 for this delicious fundraising event. You select the ingredients and they prepare your meal. Menu: omelet, toast, hashbrowns, and drink of choice. Proceed go to the building of the Veteran's Memorial $9 Adults $4 Children 12 and under American Legion/VFW Post 218 N 4th St, Cannon Falls |
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Lake City
Fri. April 13th
Lake City's Got Talent
7:00 PM
The Auxiliary at Mayo Clinic Health System presents a Variety Show featuring local talent. All proceeds will benefit Life Matters Here and will be used to purchase patio furniture for the Care Center.
Lincoln High School Auditorium
Lake City
Tickets
Adults $8
12 & Under $4
At the Door
Adults $10
12 & under $5
Sat. April 28th
Girls Day Out
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Collect 5 stamps from participating merchants, then register for our Gift bag give-away , valued at over $900. Every participant receives a FREE Pearl of the LAke Paddle Boat ride ticket
Taste of Lake City
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sample local cuisine from participating restaurants and businesses.
Tickets $8
available at
Lake City Chamber
Lake City Dairy Queen
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RED WING
Friday, April 13th
Brown Bag Lunch
Panel & Community Discussion
about Child Abuse
and Sexual Assault in our community
11:30 am- 12:30 pm
This event will be held in the Community Room at the Red Wing Public Library.
Topics will include:
Creating awareness about sexual assault and child abuse in our community, current prevention strategies, barriers to creating a healthy and safe community, and ideas for the future.
This event is co-sponsored by HOPE Coalition and SARA in honor of April being Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
FREE, bring your own bag lunch!
Sat. April 21st
Walk a Mile in her Shoes
9:30am
Baypoint Park
International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violations
To register of form a team
Contact Katherine at 651-388-9360 ex 15
or sara-agency@hotmail.com
Wednesday, April 18
12th Annual Candlelight Vigil
for those affected by child abuse
6:30-8:30 pm
Hovda Auditorium, Red Wing High School
This year's theme is "Making a Change." Program will include:
*testimonies from local children affected by child abuse
*Performance by the "Soul of Red Wing" choir
*Songs and Poems by Kids Count youth
*Candle lighting and Safe Person ceremony
**Please note that the new location for this event**
This event is FREE and open to the community.
No RSVP's are required.
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2012
CHILI COOK OFF
Thursday,
Sept 27th, 2012
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