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Dick Doermer Honored with
Bill Latz Award |
Longtime Fort Wayne philanthropist Richard Doermer was honored with the United Way Bill Latz Award for Leadership on September 8, 2009. The award was presented during United Way's annual Tocqueville reception at the home of Dick and Marni Waterfield.
Richard (Dick) Doermer and his late wife Weezie began volunteering for United Way in the mid-1950's, and he and his family foundation have made an annual gift to United Way of Allen County for nearly 40 years. He served in a number of roles for United Way, including Board Chair (1975 and 1976), Campaign Chair (1973) and Board Member Emeritus.
"Mr. Doermer has spent countless hours working to help local residents who struggle - with finances, family troubles, disabilities, education and other issues. His support for United Way has always been about what he could do to help others and in turn help our community be a better place," said Jerry Peterson, president and CEO of United Way of Allen County. |
| Need a Will? Get Free Legal Advice and Help a Charitable Cause |
| United Way of Allen County is participating in this year's Leave A Legacy, Write A Will activities. Anyone interested can call Robin Holley at United Way of Allen County at 260.422.4776 and make an appointment to meet with an attorney. If you make a charitable bequest, the volunteer attorney will write a simple will for free!
Everyone needs a will, even people of modest means. A will puts you in control of how your property and inheritance will be divided and can help minimize estate taxes. Call Robin Holley today to make your appointment with a volunteer attorney. |
| Free Childcare Providers Workshop |
| The Allen County Public Library and United Way are sponsoring a Childcare Providers' Workshop Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Hanna-Creighton Head Start, 2107 S. Hanna St. The day will be free and filled with the latest information about encouraging literacy skills. CEU credits can be earned and there will be lots of gifts, such as children's books. The workshop is part of the United Way Women's Initiative commitment to helping young children in the Hanna-Creighton neighborhood develop early literacy skills. | |
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LIVE UNITED is a credo. A mission. A goal. A constant reminder that when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.
We build the strength of our neighborhoods. We bolster the stability of our communities.
You can purchase your
LIVE UNITED shirt for $5.00 at:
NSignia
1542 Sherman Blvd.
(Across from the Green Frog)
260-420-0559
260-969-5798
nsignia1@yahoo.com
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| Need Information about H1N1?
Call 2-1-1. |
| United Way and 2-1-1 are stepping up to the plate to inform local residents about the H1N1 virus. The 2-1-1 Call Center is partnering with the Allen County Board of Health and phone counselors are fielding questions about the virus.
2-1-1 is a free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral center. It provides callers with information about how and where to find assistance for services such as housing, shelter, food, legal aid, clothing, education, counseling and more. In 2008, Northeast Indiana's 2-1-1 Center took 36,595 calls - a 22.3 percent increase over 2007. |
| Congratulations Jerry! |
| The Chapel Ridge Lions Club recently presented its "2009 Visionary Leadership Award" to United Way of Allen County's President and CEO, Jerry Peterson. The award recognizes community leaders who have had a positive impact on the community, and who have demonstrated a high commitment to The Lions Club motto "we serve." The Lions cited United Way's efforts to promote literacy as some of Jerry's accomplishments. | |
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THANKS!
This fall has been a busy one for United Way of Allen County and many generous sponsors have helped out with lots of great events. THANK YOU to the following generous sponsors:
Day of Caring -- NIPSCO (signature sponsor), Gordon Food Service, A Party Apart, the DesignFactore, The Rogers Company, Prairie Farms, Richard's Bakery, Paint the Town Graphics and Do it Best, Corp.
Men's Night Out -- Jerry Henry, John Rogers, Nelson Coats, Mike Holley, Mark Rupp, Don Schenkel, Phil Terrell and Andy Veenstra.
Leadership Breakfast -- Do it Best, Corp.
Senior Health Fair -- Parkview Home Health and Hospice and Parkview Health Laboratories, Organized Labor, Turnstone Center for Adults and Children with Disabilities.
Money Smart Week -- The Volunteer Center @ RSVP, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and many partner agencies and local lending institutions.
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