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United Way hits 44%
United Way is pleased to announce that we have hit 44 percent of the campaign goal set in August. Current indicators are showing positive results.
 
Several companies have reported increases this month.
 
Congratulations goes out to:
Sumter Electric: 12% increase and 79% participation
Ocala Recycling: 100% increase and 68% participation
Gateway Bank: 30% increase and 100% participation
Independent National Bank: 29% increase and 67% participation
Classic Fire:  25% increase 46% participation 
 
There are more than 35 companies that are currently in the middle of their workplace campaign and another 20 organizations that are getting ready to kick their campaigns off in November. United Way hopes to wrap the campaign up by the end of the year.
 
United Way is also pleased to announce that 20 new organizations have agreed to offer their employees the opportunity to give through payroll deduction. 
 
Click here to thank and welcome our new organizations into the United Way family!

United Way 2010-2011 funding application available

United Way of Marion County invites 501 © (3) non-profit human social service agencies serving Marion County, to apply for funding.  The funding cycle is from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.
 
Currently, United Way of Marion County partners with 46 local programs that assist in supporting the needs of the residents of Marion County.
 
Applications are available at the United Way office located at 1401 NE 2nd St., Ocala, or click here for the Online RFP Application
 
The deadline to submit applications is Monday, December 1, 2009 by 4p.m.
 
For more information, contact Chris Cotter, Director of Community Solutions, by calling 732-9696, ext. 209, or by e-mail to ccotter@uwmc.org.

Young Leaders Society "Make Your Mark"

Thursday, November 5, 11:00am-1:00pm at United BethWay.  Join us for a panel discussion with community leaders on the importance of being involved in the community and how to be an effective board member, followed by a speed networking session with agencies and community boards. 
 
Our goal is to place Young Leaders on local boards and committees to not only further their development, but to move forward the needle on the issues addressed by these organizations. 
 
To RSVP, contact Summer Gill at 352-732-9696 or sgill@uwmc.org.
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United Way of Marion County is looking for volunteers to help invest the money raised during the current 2009 community campaign, as well as volunteers who are interested in providing Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to Marion County residents. Call Chris at 352-732-9696 ext. 209 or email her at ccotter@uwmc.org for more information.

Upcoming Events

Mojo Days for United Way

Come enjoy lunch or dinner at The Mojo's Grill & Catering located at 103 SE 1st Ave Downtown Ocala on Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10. 
 
United Way will benefit from 10% of the profits those two days.

Holiday Giving Tree

The Holiday Giving Tree is a holiday assistance program that benefits senior citizens and children under the age of 18 in Marion County who are referred from local agencies.

2010 Day of Caring 

Saturday, February 27

Day of Caring offers area businesses, individuals, organizations and civic clubs the opportunity to help local nonprofit human service agencies accomplish much-needed projects during one day of organized volunteerism.
 
For more information
contact Summer at 352-732-9696 or sgill@uwmc.org
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