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Greetings!
The other day I received the following letter and it made my day. I loved it for several reasons: 1) it's simple 2) it's heartfelt and 3) it is the only letter I have ever received from someone who directly benefited from a United Way grant.
This made me wonder why we don't receive more letters from the thousands who benefit from United Way grants and volunteers each year. I don't think it is because they are ungrateful. I believe it is because they do not know that United Way was behind the help they received. The recipients know the work of the agency that helped them but do not necessarily know it was because of you, the United Way donor, they got the help they needed. It's because in being united we are, in a way, anonymous to those who receive the help.
So, I offer this letter to each of you who support the work of United Way as a thank you. Not just from one kid but from the entire community.
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| Day of Caring 2010 | |
WOW! What a day! The 15th Annual Day of Caring included nearly 800 volunteers who donated 3000 hours, represented 70 different businesses and completed over 100 projects!
On behalf of the thousands of people who will benefit from the hours you spent volunteering, thank you for caring. Thank you for volunteering. Thank you for Living United.
Special thanks to The Grand Vision and our sponsors: Huntington Bank, Sara Lee, Team Elmers, Sams Club, Morse Companies, Michigan Schooner Festival, Leelanau Coffee Roasters, WTCM, and Bay Area Recycling for Charities. |
| Kalkaska Community Campaign | |
United Way has partnered with a number of Kalkaska area businesses to create the Kalkaska Community Campaign. Throughout the week of October 4-8 there will be a variety of community events intended to raise awareness and improve the lives of people living in Kalkaska County. The events include:
- Blood Drives - Chamber of Commerce 2-4pm on both Monday the 4th and Wednesday the 6th.
- Harvest Food Drive benefitting KAIR - drop off locations include Kalkaska Memorial Hospital, Glen's Markets and the Commission on Aging.
- Personal Care Hygiene Drive - drop off locations are Commission on Aging, Bill Marsh, Pamida and Huntington Bank.
- Stuff The Bus School Supply Drive - drop off at ITW Coding, Pamida and Bill Marsh.
- Wellness product samples and information provided by Nourish on Wednesday the 6th from 2 to 4pm at the Chamber of Commerce.
- Homecoming tailgate party 4 to 6pm October 8th at the Kalakaska High School football field.
For more information on any of these events please contact Michelle Krumm 231-947-3200 x 204. |
| Live United Ads | | Again this year, the Traverse City Record Eagle has given United Way of Northwest Michigan 45 ads to highlight how various people in the community Live United. This very generous gift gives us a way to share our mission with tens of thousands of readers each day. This year's ads feature a mix of agency directors and volunteers wearing our trademark Live United shirt. Each ad also includes a brief description of how that person lives United. Read the Record Eagle every day through the end of October to see who's next. You can also see the ads that have already been published on our website. |
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Give.
All across northwest Michigan businesses are kicking off their annual giving campaigns. Employers and employees are choosing to donate a small portion of their paychecks to United Way of NWMI. It only takes $1 to make a difference. If you're business doesn't have a workplace campaign, now is a great time to start. Contact Michelle Krumm 231-947-3200 x 204 for more information and to get started. | |
Advocate.
| You can make change happen with your voice. United Way needs people who are passionate about education, income and health to make some noise.
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| Volunteer. | |
Do you know that you can volunteer all year round? Please let the Day of Caring spirit propel you and your team to volunteer on a monthly, quarterly or semiannual basis. Simply check out our volunteer matching data base at unitedwaynwmi.org click on the Volunteer Center and check out the hundreds of volunteer opportunities that are available. Need help? Contact Susan McQuaid at susan@unitedwaynwmi.org or 947-3200 Ext. 205. |
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Plans to activate 2-1-1, the social equivelant of 9-1-1, in nine northern lower Michigan counties is moving ahead. An advisory group led by area United Ways plan to have the system available in the coming months. The most important thing needed at this time is for area non-profit agencies to respond quickly to requests for information from Third Level and the county collaboratives. For more information about 2-1-1 and the value to our community contact Steve Wade. 231-947-3200 x 202 |
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Saying Good-bye.
Our RSVP Coordinator, Melissa Miles, is following her heart and leaving the area. Although we are happy for her we will miss her effort and caring. We hope you will join us in wishing Melissa well in this new chapter of her life.
Beginning September 27, Office Coordinator Kate Kerr will be assuming Melissa's duties.
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