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You're Invited!!
| Agency Director & Board Member Speed Networking Luncheon
YLU members will gain a better understanding of the services these agencies provide and why volunteers are so critical to their organization. Enjoy lunch & discussions with Agency Directors & their Board Members from the following agencies:
Albion Bacon Fellows Center
American
Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana
Boy Scouts of America-Buffalo Trace Council
Boys & Girls Club
The Salvation Army
United Way of Southwestern Indiana
Vanderburgh County CASA
Where: Boy Scouts Eykamp Center
3501 E. Lloyd Expressway
Evansville, IN
When: Thursday, May 13th
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Seating will be limited, so make sure to
RSVP with Audrey
Marshall.
This event is free and lunch will be provided by Catering by Robyn.
Special thanks to Old National Bank for sponsoring this event.
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| Young Leader Spotlight |
 Kelly Nicholson
Kelly Nicholson has always had a heart for helping
others. "It's a desire I attribute to my faith in God and multiple examples set
by my family," Kelly said. "That's one of the reasons I find United Way and Young
Leaders United to be such a wonderful organization," Kelly said. "It has
uniquely purposed itself in finding and fulfilling the needs of the
community."
Kelly, 30, is the immigration/litigation paralegal
for Ziemer, Stayman, Weitzel &
Shoulders, LLP. Originally from Campbellsburg,
Ind., she moved to Evansville in 1998 and graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2002 with a degree in
political science.
She joined Young
Leaders United in 2008 and has
volunteered for several events, including a one-day mentoring program.
"YLU provides the education and opportunities to make leadership
and service easy; it is a very rewarding organization," Kelly said. "I
highly recommend it to any and all young professionals in search of a way to
give back to our community."
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| Agency Spotlight |
 Albion Fellows Bacon Center
The
mission of Albion Fellows Bacon Center is to eliminate domestic and sexual
violence in our communities through advocacy, education, support services and
collaborative partnerships.
One of United Way's long-term community goals is to help increase financial stability for working families in Southwestern Indiana. Albion Fellows Bacon Center is helping our community work toward that goal by providing families and women in crisis access to resources they need to overcome financial obstacles to escape domestic violence and not return.
Financial instability is one of the leading barriers for someone escaping domestic violence and the reason that survivors most often give for why they stay or have returned to their abuser. Survivors often return to abusive relationships because they can't support themselves and their children. They face an impossible choice of returning to violence or going without food, transportation, a place to live, childcare, health care, or access to credit.
Domestic
violence has become the leading cause of major injury among women in the United
States. Every 9 seconds a woman is battered, and every hour 23 women are raped.
Fifty percent of all homeless women and children in this country are fleeing
domestic violence. It is
essential that community groups, law enforcement and citizens work together to
stop the violence. Domestic violence isn't just a women's issue-it's a major
health problem which affects all of us.
In
2009, the following individuals took advantage of the programs and services
provided by Albion Fellows Bacon Center: 6,995 nights of
safe shelter were provided to 359 women and 206 children (319 unduplicated). The Outreach
Program assisted 493 adults and 12 children throughout our eleven-county
service area. The Legal
Advocacy Program provided services to 447 residents of Vanderburgh County. Sexual assault
services were rendered to 568 primary & secondary victims of sexual abuse. The Peer Advocacy
Program reached 467 individuals in Vanderburgh County. Calls to our two
24-hour crisis lines totaled 4,365; requests for shelter totaled 821. 13,866 students
received valuable information on dating, domestic and sexual violence.
Currently, their programs reach individuals in eleven southern Indiana counties, and their
services include:
-Two 24-hour
crisis lines (domestic violence and sexual assault)
-Shelter for women
and children for up to 45 days
-Individual and
support group counseling
-Legal and Peer
Advocacy Programs
-Children's
Program
-Sexual Assault
and Outreach Programs
-Information and
referrals
Domestic Violence Crisis Line-422-5622
Rape Crisis Line-424-7273
Toll Free-1-800-339-7752
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Being a Young Leader
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Young
Leaders United offers a unique opportunity for individuals and couples ages 40
and under to get involved in the community in meaningful ways. The mission of this group is to inspire
philanthropy, volunteerism and community leadership in YLU members. Our goal is to develop and connect the next
generation of board members.
GIVE: Giving is not required to participate in this group, however, members who contribute $500+ annually to United Way
are recognized as leadership donors.
ADVOCATE: Help us spread the word. Tell five friends about United Way, Young Leaders United, or our Volunteer Action Center!
VOLUNTEER: Have
direct impact in the community by committing to two or more volunteer
opportunities per year with United Way of Southwestern Indiana programs or
agencies.
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| United Way
of Southwestern Indiana
P.O. Box 18
Evansville, Indiana 47701 812.422.4100
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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.
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