Young Leaders United
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Greetings!
Hello from United Way!   
Thank you to everyone that joined us for the Otters game at Bosse Field.  Check out some snapshots below.

Also, we are pleased to announce that this year's Art of Caring project will feature a variety of zoo animal sculptures.  These fiberglass animals are sponsored by businesses and painted by local volunteer artists.  Be the first to see them at our Unveiling at Mesker Zoo's Discovery Center.  We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Michelle Ricketts
United Way of Southwestern Indiana
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Spread the word!  Invite your friends to join YLU! 
Art of Caring Unveiling!
Tiger sculpturePlease join United Way & our volunteer artists for the unveiling of the Art of Caring sculptures!

Thursday, July 17
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Mesker Park Zoo, Discovery Center
2421 Bement Ave, Evansville
Get directions

Kitty by Julie Lovins & Shirley Davis

The Art of Caring will return this summer with Napoleon's Adventure! a zoo animal theme, featuring a Bengal tiger, elephants, toucans and more. Be among the first to see the sculptures unveiled.  Refreshments will be available. 

This event is free, but RSVPs are required.  Please reserve your spot by sending an email to mricketts@unitedwayswi.org by Monday, July 14th.

The animals will be auctioned off in October, with all proceeds benefiting United Way programs.

Who's Napoleon? Napoleon is the main character of a new series of local books for young children. United Way is working with the Early Childhood Development Coalition, with funding from the Welborn Baptist Foundation, to publish Napoleon's Adventures later this year.
 
YLU NIght at Bosse Field
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We had a great time at the ball park! Thank you to those of you who attended the game! 

What's New at United Way?
young man in live united shirt

SAVE THE DATE:  This year's Day of Caring will take place on Friday, September 12th.  We'll start the day with breakfast at The Centre - doors open at 7 a.m. and the program starts at 7:30 a.m.  You can choose from a wide variety of scheduled volunteer projects that take place throughout the day.  All volunteers will receive a free LIVE UNITED t-shirt!  Details TBA.

New Public Service Announcement - LIVE UNITED:  Living united means being part of the change for a better community.  Together, united, we can accomplish more than we ever could on our own.  Check out this 30 second video, featuring the new look of United Way. 


top 10 needs

United Way has just released our most recent community assessment, where we study the top needs in our area.  These studies help us develop new initiatives and understand how to direct resources to make the greatest impact in our community.

Top 10 Needs of Southwestern Indiana (includes Vanderburgh, Warrick, Spencer, Gibson and Posey Counties):
1. Understanding the cycle of poverty that occurs in successive generations
2. Families' understanding of finances, budgeting and tax credits
3. Affordable and accessible health care for low- to moderate-income individuals
4. Child and adult obesity
5. Cost of prescription medicine
6. Affordable and available care for mental health issues
7. Affordable dental care for low- to moderate-income individuals
8. Teenage sex, pregnancy and parenthood
9. Affordable in-home care for the elderly
10. Availability of weekend/evening hours for human services
United Way
of Southwestern Indiana
P.O. Box 18
Evansville, Indiana 47701
 
812.422.4100
 The next generation of community leaders - making a difference, improving lives - right here at home.

how to get involved...
1. Just by signing up for & receiving our e-newsletter, you'll get invitations to volunteer opportunities, training sessions and social events with community speakers.
 
2. Give a YLU leadership gift of $10 per week ($500 + annually) to United Way, and you'll be invited to additional events and be recognized as a YLU leadership giver in a local publication.