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 Second Year for Campaign Growth
United Way of Allen County's Community Campaign has closed at $4.9 million, up from last year's $4.8 million. United Way President and CEO Todd Stephenson and Campaign Chair Steve Smith announced the total at a recent news conference at Meijer on Lima Road. In the above photo, Meijer manager Scott Hoffman accepts the Spirit of Giving Award, United Way's top campaign award.
"This is the second consecutive year for positive campaign growth," said Smith. "Despite difficult economic times, the community continues to pull together to help our most vulnerable residents by donating to United Way." Read More.
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 Client Story:
You Helped Three Local Children
Fort Wayne resident Sharon McNeil is like most parents -- she dreams of good things for her children.
"My dream for my boys is that they finish school, go to college, get great jobs and be positive role models in their community. I just want them to be good men and to be happy." Read More. | |
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Volunteer Story:
Organized Labor Gets Head Start on Day of Caring
Organized Labor got a head start on United Way's Day of Caring by recently completing a project for the YMCA's Hodell Acres. Members of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Apprenticeship program tackled the YMCA playground by laying more than 120 yards of mulch. The team was joined by Vickie Meyers of United Way and Ron Dierkes, who helped start the local Day of Caring effort 19 years ago. Above, children at Hodell say "thanks" for the Day of Caring effort! See more photos on Facebook.
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Meet Chris Rouse | |
United Way of Allen County welcomes Chris Rouse as Director of Resource Development. Rouse started his new position Monday, June 20, 2011 and will lead United Way's fundraising efforts, including the annual Community Campaign. Read more about Chris.
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| Dates to Remember | |
August 4, 2011
Day of Caring
A day where teams complete service projects for a variety of non-profits and organizations.
September 27, 2011
Power of the Purse
A unique fundraising event organized by United Way's Women United to support scholarships for low-income children to attend quality childcare programs. It includes live and silent auctions with fabulous purses, networking and time with friends.
October 7, 2011
Senior Health Fair
Immunizations, health screenings and more. Click here to download the brochure. |
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Operation Backpack | |
Once again this year, United Way and 2-1-1 are teaming up with McDonald's, Indiana's NewsCenter and Two Men and a Truck to provide school supplies to children in need. From now until August 8, donate school supplies at your local McDonald's and receive a free small smoothie or small beverage of your choice. United Ways throughout the region will ensure the supplies are provided to local children. Help spread the word by downloading the flyer here and then email it to friends or post it in your workplace.
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1 in 5 Local Children Living in Poverty | |
A recent review of demographic and socio-economic data reveals that in 2009 one in five Allen County children was living in poverty. This is the first time that local childhood poverty rates have been the same as national rates; historically, childhood poverty in Allen County has been well below national levels.
The review and analysis of recent Census and American Community Survey data was completed by The Community Research Institute at IPFW.
"This analysis is critical to helping United Way with our review of community conditions," said Todd Stephenson, president and CEO of United Way of Allen County. "Our investment teams will use this data to help determine our area's top needs and then look at ways to address those needs."
Read the full report. |
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