PPUW Quarterly Newsletter

	Pikes Peak United Way
	GIVE, ADVOCATE, VOLUNTEER.

	May Newsletter
	May Newsletter

Many Pikes Peak Region residents are having a tough time meeting their basic needs.

Last year alone, the Pikes Peak United Way 2-1-1 Information and Referral hotline provided 50,401 referrals for 25,684 callers in need.

That's why our first annual Day of Action is all about creating awareness and advocating for our local 2-1-1 center. You'll also learn more about poverty and the needs in our community.

To participate, check out the flyer for more information or contact Aimee Liotino by email or phone at 719.955.0762.



More than 32% of people in Colorado volunteer on a regular basis each year, serving their communities and saving organizations millions of dollars. Last month, we recognized outstanding volunteers and their contributions to our community at Volunteer Day. Take a look at the photos and see who won!

Mary Atchison, Executive Director of EPIC, emphasizes the importance of investing in early childhood education

For every $1 invested in the education of a child, the return on investment is approximately 10% per year as a result of:

Less need for remedial & special education classes
Less need for police and judicial system activity
Lower costs for prisons
Reduced public spending on health care
Savings due to fewer people in need of social services supports such as food stamps and TANF
Increased tax revenues from employed citizens

The Event: Women's Leadership Council Meeting

The Details: Find them on the flyer

Thank You to our 2011

Fund Allocation Volunteers!

This year, over 66 veteran Fund Allocation volunteers visited 68 Partner Agency programs to evaluate accomplishments and performance based on last year's funding process.

PPUW's funding for partner agency programs is on a two-year funding cycle with 2011 being the mid-cycle review. This year, volunteers are tasked with determining if

the program is accomplishing its intended results, how the funds are being used and making a final pass/fail recommendation to the PPUW Board for continued funding.

"Visiting agencies and hearing their stories always touches my heart, and this year was no different" said third-year volunteer Diane Belger. "I am honored to partner with PPUW as a volunteer to serve our community!"

If you would like to participate in the 2012 Fund Allocation, contact Aimee Liotino by email or phone at 719.955.0762.

In This Issue:

GIVE >>
- Record Breaking Leaders

in Giving Donations

ADVOCATE >>

- Join us for an EPIC Event

VOLUNTEER >>
- Fund Allocation Wrap-up

- Volunteer Day Winners

LIVE UNITED >>
- We Need You for

Day of Action

- WLC Meeting Reminder

- 2-1-1 Fast Facts

Join us for our Women's Leadership Council

May Meeting

This exciting meeting will feature Mary Atchison from EPIC (what's that?), updates for the Red Bookshelves, and a fun Literacy-in-a-box overview.

Come see what all the buzz is about. RSVP and get the details here.

LIG donations reached $2.53 million - that's 46% of our campaign!

Thank you to the 1,000+ donors who have contributed and to those who are still planning to pledge. Your donations change the lives of so many in this community.

As a Leader, you have the exclusive opportunity to serve on the Leadership Development Committee. Join the team that builds relationships with other donors and prospects.

Contact us to get involved!