| $1.92M Goal Set |
A goal of $1.92M has been set for the 2008 Annual Campaign that kicks off on September 6 with Helping Hands Day. "This ten percent increase over last year's goal was set by the Campaign Cabinet to assist our community in furthering the United Way's agenda for change," said Carole Shafer, Campaign Co-Chair.
United Way is bringing diverse people and resources together to address the critical needs southwest Wyoming. An "Agenda for Change" is being determined for each county with local volunteers identifying the critical needs of their community and setting a vision and goals to address these needs. In addition to funding local health and human service programs, United Way is collaborating with those who can help implement strategies that will create long-lasting change.
Invest in your community. Give to United Way. Many companies offer easy payroll deduction for their employees. For more information contact United Way. |
| Helping Hands Day
September 6, 2008 |
Helping Hands Day matches volunteers with improvement projects for the elderly, disabled and non-profit organizations. Projects range from pulling weeds for a senior to fixing a fence for an agency. Contact United Way to register your team and pick your project.
The United Way Board of Directors completed an early Helping Hands Day project. They built and stained a wheelchair ramp for a disabled man. Supplies were provided by the Board, Holiday Inn, and Home Depot. Pictured above is Board Director Kyle Martodam.
Thank you Helping Hands Day sponsors: Anadarko Petroleum, Black Butte Coal, Bridger Coal, Chevron USA, ExxonMobil LaBarge Operations, FMC, Jim Bridger Power Plant, John Bunning Transfer, Knight Oil Tools, OCI, Rock Springs National Bank, Rocky Mountain Power, Simplot Phosphates, Solvay, Trona Valley Community Federal Credit Union, Wal-Mart, and Williams Companies. |
| FamilyWize Saves Wyoming $23K |
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Wyoming residents saved $23,177.25 on prescription drugs during July. Of this, $21,979.38 was from savings in Sweetwater County.
Figures supplied by FamilyWize show an average savings of 38 percent or $24.19 per prescription for the 958 claims submitted in July.
This free FamilyWize prescription drug discount card is for people with no insurance and for medicine not covered by an insurance plan or Medicare. This card is being provided free of charge as a community service by United Way and the FamilyWize Partnership.
Cards are availbe by contacting United Way or pick one up at a participating pharamacy.
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2nd Annual Golf Tournament September 28 Rock Springs
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Get a four person team together and play in this scramble using the Peoria Handicap System. Must have 1 lady on the team.
WIN
All players will receive a gift bag and be entered in a raffle for prizes. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams will be awarded along with closest to the hole, farthest putt, and men's and women's longest drive.
SPONSOR
Advertise your business and show your support by donating your company's promotional items. Hole and prize sponsorships are also needed.
Current Sponsors: A-Plus Benefits, DR Griffin, Halliburton, John Bunning Transfer, Rocky Mountain Bank, Snelson Companies Inc. |
Welcome Jasmine
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| Jasmine Weaver recently joined the United Way team as the Assistant Director of Marketing & Development.
A Rock Springs native, Jasmine says she is excited to take on this new position and make a difference in her community.
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Foster Families Needed
Step up, reach out and make a difference. Last year 1,254 Wyoming children were in the foster care system due to parental abuse or neglect. Foster families are needed to change the lives of children in your community.
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