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ThermometerUnited Way 75% of the Way to $4.8 Million Goal

     United Way of Allen County has reached the three-quarters mark for raising the dollars needed to support critical community services. The 2009-10 Annual Campaign is still in high gear, with many corporations and organizations in the middle of their fundraising drives. Individual donors, businesses and foundations have already committed a little more than $3.6 million dollars, which is approximately 75 percent of the money needed to meet the $4.8 million goal.
     Donations to United Way of Allen County support 64 local social service programs, everything from day care to health care, from counseling to scouting, and from literacy instruction to shelter for the homeless. In addition to the annual campaign, United Way brings in grants and other restricted dollars to support a number of key community initiatives.
     Anyone wanting to contribute to United Way's Community Campaign can give online at www.unitedwayallencounty.org or call 260-422-4776 and ask for the staff accountant. Approximately 500 area businesses run workplace campaigns with about 20,000 individuals making a donation every year. Workplace campaigns run September 2009 through March 2010. 




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Do it Best, Corp. Exceeds Goal 
 
Do it best check prezzo      Do it Best, Corp. has once again exceeded its campaign goal, raising $276,090 for United Way from all of its company locations. This year's goal was $270,000. The Fort Wayne location and its retirees raised $140,325, also up from last year, and had close to 80 percent of staff participating.
     "Do it Best really exemplifies an outstanding campaign partner," said Jerry Peterson, CEO of United Way of Allen County. "They call on their staff to get involved and really understand the pressing needs of the community. Then the staff come to see that United Way is an exceptional way to help individuals in need. We are so grateful for their leadership."
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Keeping the Dream Alive:
Learn United Essay Contest

     In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., United Way of Allen County has designed an essay contest to make our future leaders think about how education helps build a strong community that is prosperous for all. All students, grades 3-12, who either attend a Title 1 school in Allen County or who submit through a United Way partner agency are eligible. We hope all students who participate gain a better understanding of history and the work that still lies ahead in realizing Dr. King's dream.
     Winners will receive a new netbook computer and season tickets to Fort Wayne FireHawks Arena Football.
     Special thanks to our program sponsors: Target, Theta Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Scholastic and the Fort Wayne FireHawks. And thanks to our volunteers Craig Nix, Susie Peirce and Jain Young for helping promote the contest. Submission deadline is Friday, February 12, 2010. For more information call 260-422-4776.
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LIVE UNITED 
With the Komets!

Komet Live United     The Fort Wayne Komets are teaming up with United Way to promote the Live United message. February 19 is Live United Night at the Komets game and the first 2500 fans will receive a poster of the team wearing their Live United shirts. Tickets can be purchased at the Coliseum Ticket Office or at TicketMaster.com
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Johnson Controls Campaign Sees Growth

     Johnson Controls has seen a large jump in their campaign. They went from $4,374 last year to $18,248 this year - a whopping 317 percent increase. 
      Participation went from 22 percent to 64 percent.  
     Congratulations to the employees of Johnson Controls for their generous contribution!
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Community Education Classes Scheduled
 
     United Way of Allen County and the Northeast Indiana Central Labor Council have scheduled classes about community and economic issues; they are free and open to the public. The classes began January 13 and three classes are remaining. They are held on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at United Way of Allen County, 334 E. Berry St.
     On February 3, the topic is Social Security changes and information. On February 10 the topic is solutions for seniors, such as long-term health insurance, annuities and Medicaid. The last class on February 17 is about Consumer Credit Counseling.
     These sessions are open to the public, but an RSVP is requested. RSVP to Tom Lewandowski at
260-482-5588 or neiclc@neiclc.org or Vickie Meyers at 260-422-4776 or vickier@uwacin.org.
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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



Have You Made a Planned Gift?
     Have you made a planned gift to United Way of Allen County?  If you have, we'd like to recognize you at our spring  Community Celebration. Please call or email Ryan Gallagher at ryang@uwacin.org or 260-422-4776 so he can make sure you are recognized.

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