January 2010, Edition 2
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Happy 2010!

As we look forward to the new year, we thank you as a United Way Loyal Supporter for all you have done to inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.

Warm Regards,
Your friends at United Way of Tri-County

 

needleMass 2-1-1 Handles Over 6,000 H1N1 Calls 

As the H1N1 & seasonal flu continues to hit Massachusetts, more and more people have questions.  Now people are turning to the 2-1-1 hotline to get up-to-date information on the virus.  There have been over 6000 calls to Mass 2-1-1 related to flu since July.

The Department of Public Health (DPH) has trained all Mass 2-1-1 specialists to provide info on vaccine availability and safety, flu symptoms, school and employer questions related to school closing and handling sick employees, and H1N1 testing.

 
Keystone Club, Making a Difference for Members at Boys & Girls Club
Congratulations to the members of the Keystone program at the Framingham Boys & Girls Club Clubhouse, members of the United Way of Tri-County Youth Venture Team, called Keystone Café. Awarded a $1,000 United Way Youth Venture grant, the Keystone members plan to start a café at the clubhouse to provide the clubhouse members and staff healthy nutritious food at an affordable price. 
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United Way Makes the Season Bright 
The Holiday Gift Giving Program has been a hallmark program for more than a decade and continues to bring people together.  With the help of community members, we were able to provide over $60,000 worth of gifts to 1,450 families & individuals in need.
 
We graciously thank all of you for having made a donation, or volunteering your time and services to this important work. We couldn't do it without you!

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Enlist top-tier support! Get the executives at your company to support the campaign - NOT using arm-twisting techniques, but by telling how they LIVE UNITED.  Call your Account Manager for help on this!
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With many students eager to give back, Framingham State College will be going to Washington, D.C. to work with the local Habitat for Humanity on their first ever Alternative Spring Break! 
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Global Youth Service Day
Looking for ways for your child to become more involved in the community?
 
Join the 22nd Annual Global Youth Service Day! 

April 23 - 25, 2010
2010 Campaign Celebration 
SAVE THE DATE and join us for breakfast!
 
May 26, 2010 
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