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 A Legacy Worth Remembering...
| Since 1922, Pikes Peak United Way has been reaching out to those in need within our community. Although needs have changed, Pikes Peak United Way's ability to touch and save lives has remained the same.
  
Together, we're helping children like 11 year old Freddie, whose mother passed away from cancer and whose house burned down leaving him and his family homeless...
And single moms like Julie who, with her three boys, was abruptly left abandoned and alone...
And the countless elderly, working poor and disabled veterans living on limited incomes in need of nourishment that people like James help every day.
With your support, we can continue to touch and save lives. It's a legacy worth remembering, yesterday, today and tomorrow.
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Waldo Canyon Fire Inspires Hope
| For many residents in El Paso and Teller Counties, the Waldo Canyon Fire was one of the most impactful events to occur in the Pikes Peak Region. In the aftermath of the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history, our community has been inspired. Individuals impacted by the fire don't want to be called "victims," but rather, "survivors." Generous residents donated over a million pounds of food and material goods, and over a million dollars to various non-profit organizations providing assistance.
Pikes Peak United Way is among the organizations looking to the future and working to establish support for the recovery efforts for survivors and the community as a whole. The Waldo Canyon Fire Victim Assistance Fund was established with a seed grant of $125,000 from El Pomar Foundation. Since the fund was established, over $800,000 has been pledged and contributed from the tremendous support from the community.
The main goal of the fund is to provide near and intermediate-term support to nonprofit organizations providing direct services to individuals affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire. The fund will be distributed by an advisory committee in an open and transparent manner with funds expected to be exhausted by the end of the year.
Learn more about the various Waldo Canyon Fire Funds assisting the immediate, intermediate and long-term needs.
Donations for the Waldo Canyon Fire Victim Assistance Fund accepted until August 31, 2012.
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Go Vote!
|  LIVE UNITED is not about Democrat vs. Republican; it's about understanding our nation's issues and coming together to solve them.
This is an important year to advocate. Local, state and national elections are taking place this November and the results are dependent on YOU getting to the polls and placing your vote.
Important Dates- Voter registration cut-off: Tuesday, October 9, 2012
- Ballots to be mailed: Monday, October 15, 2012
- Last day to request a ballot by mail: Tuesday, October 30, 2012
- Last day to request a ballot in person: Friday, November 2, 2012
- Early Voting: Monday, October 22, 2012 - Saturday, October 27, 2012 & Monday, October 29, 2012 - Friday, November 2, 2012
- General Election Day: November 6, 2012
If you did not vote in the last election, you will not receive a mail in ballot this election! Register, verify or update your information:
Want to help get your fellow citizens registered? September 25th is National Voter Registration Day! Get involved.
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Make A Difference Month
| Join us this year as we change lives during the largest community-wide volunteer effort in the Pikes Peak Region.
Pikes Peak United Way's annual community-wide volunteer effort brings together thousands of individuals and groups from corporate, military, nonprofit and faith-based sectors to improve their communities and help their neighbors in need.
This year's event in October will focus on impacting the lives of children in our community. Our goal is to reach 5,000 kids with the support of our community by helping YOU complete meaningful projects.
Registration opens on September 1st online at our website: www.PPUWVolunteerCenter.org. Select Date Specific Opportunities to find Make a Difference Month events.
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American Teacher
A Community Lightning Rod Conversation
| We invite you to join us for a free screening of the film, American Teacher, which tells the story by and about those closest to issues in our educational system - the 3.2 million teachers who spend every day in classrooms across the country.
September 6, 2012; 6-7:30pm
Colorado College
Armstrong Hall
14 E. Cache La Poudre
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
September 27, 2012; 5-8pm
UCCS
University Center, Room 303
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
There will be time for discussion on how to take action and bring change to our community after both film screenings.
Contact Amber Coté with any questions by email or phone at 719.955.0746.
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2-1-1 Fiscal Year End Dashboard
| The July 2011-June 2012 fiscal year has been a busy one:
- 2-1-1 provided information and referral to 28,336 residents in need
- The average caller was a 42 year old parent, living on $1,100 per month
- 2-1-1 was activated by the El Paso County Office of Emergency Management and staffed the Emergency Operations Center 24 hours a day to provide the most up-to-date information during the wildfires
- 2-1-1 collaborated with the Suicide Prevention Task Force, the Not One More Child coalition, facilitated the Health Fair Collaborative & partnered with the Calhan Community Outreach Center
None of this could have been accomplished without the hard work and devotion of the local organizations dedicated to improving the lives of those in need. Take a look at the 2-1-1 Fiscal Year End dashboard for the full year in review. |
Shop For A Cause
|  Since 2006, Macy's Shop For A Cause Event has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise millions for their ongoing charitable efforts. This is your chance to be part of this monumental event
on Saturday, August 25, 2012.
Shop For A Cause gives you the opportunity to give back to your community and to help our organization. When you purchase a $5 Shopping Pass* for exclusive savings in every Macy's store on Saturday, August 25th, 2012, Pikes Peak United Way is given 100% of the proceeds.
Come together with Macy's and Pikes Peak United Way to celebrate a national day of support for our community.
For more info or to purchase a pass contact: Barb Furr-Brodock by email or phone at 955-0730 by noon on Friday, August 24th.
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