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 In this season of thanks, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to those companies and organizations that have conducted and are conducting workplace campaigns. Together, with your generosity and the collective efforts of our donors, volunteers, businesses, and community and agency partners, we are addressing immediate needs and investing in long-term solutions that will lead to a better tomorrow for our children, youth, and families. At this time of year, United Way is also calling on individuals, who may wish to make a gift, to participate in our upcoming Give 5 Campaign described below. Thanks to the generosity of Delores Barr and J. Wayne Weaver, individuals' gifts may be doubled. What a wonderful way to make a big impact! I encourage you to read about Give 5, upcoming events, and the latest news of how our supporters are making a difference.
Sincerely,
Connie Hodges
President
United Way of Northeast Florida
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Give 5 To Make A Difference
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 Did you know that nearly one in three First Coast adults is below the age of 40? To reach a broader audience, especially younger workers in their 20s to 30s, United Way is once again offering its Give 5 Campaign as a means for younger adults to connect with United Way through Facebook and Twitter. United Way is pleased to announce that Delores Barr and J. Wayne Weaver have stepped forward with a $2-for- $1 challenge match of up to $30,000 to double the impact of individual donors' gifts.
Give 5 will encourage persons to make a gift of at least $5 to help improve the lives of First Coast children, youth, and families. Each Give 5 donor will be asked to invite 5 friends to also participate in the campaign. Give 5 will reward a special, customized icon to be posted on the donor's social network profiles. With the recruitment of 5, 10, 15 friends, and so on, individuals will receive new updated icons. Spread the word.
Expect more Give 5 details later this month.
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Make Your Mark at Art Walk! |
 Be bold. Make a statement. Live United.
United Way of Northeast Florida will be the featured charity during Art Walk on Wednesday, December 2, 5:00-9:00pm, in Hemming Plaza in Downtown Jacksonville. Join First Coast neighbors to help United Way make its mark while highlighting Give 5 (see article above). Visit United Way's tent in Hemming Plaza across from the Main Library to participate in a unique, interactive work of art!
As a bonus, capture your Art Walk experience at our free photo booth!
Bring your friends, family and neighbors! All ages welcome!
Calling all volunteers!
If you are interested in volunteering at United Way's Art Walk booth, please send an email to mail@uwnefl.org at 904-390-3231. |
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Real$ense Gears Up for Tax Season |
 United Way's Real$ense Prosperity Campaign was recently awarded the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) VITA Grant for the second year in a row, in the amount of $85,000.
For the past two years, the IRS has awarded grants to coalitions, like Real$ense, throughout the country to support its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA organizations provide free federal tax return preparation and electronic filing for low to moderate income individuals.
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Corporate Volunteers Give Back |
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| FedEx employees install a privacy fence at a local agency. | Many corporate teams have demonstrated their caring by giving their time, service and skills back to the community this fall. United Way of Northeast Florida would like to express its deepest "thanks" to all of the employee teams! To schedule a volunteer service opportunity for your employees, contact Coretta Hill at 904-390-3231. Here are just a few examples of some of the volunteer projects completed this fall:
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United Way Charts Progress With Dropout Prevention Strategies
 United Way will release results of its Year Two progress with its early childhood (Success By 6) and middle-school (Achievers For Life) initiatives next week. The report will be mailed to donors in November. It will also be available online at LiveUnitedNortheastFlorida.org in early December. For more information, email Jan Morse. | |
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Give 5 To Make A Difference
Make Your Mark at Art Walk! Real$ense Gears Up for Tax Season Corporate Volunteers Give Back
United Way Charts Progress With Dropout Prevention Strategies
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Thank you, Million Dollar Companies!
United Way would like to thank and recognize companies whose longstanding support and commitment to United Way has resulted in achieving and exceeding one million dollars. These companies focus on leadership, employee education, and continuous improvement in their campaigns.
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