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Report from the Campaign Trail
2008 Campaign Underway |
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Chili pushes city charity total to $100,000!
 RIVERSIDE, CA
City departments squared off crock pot to crock pot filled with aromatic home recipes to win the No. 1 ribbon. However, in a true government compromise, three departments shared the title: the Police Department, Parks Recreation & Community Services, and the City Attorney's Office. The parks department handily won the Best Decoration Award with a grass hut design.
"We're having fun and serving a good lunch, but our cause is a serious one," said David Wright, the city public utilities general manager and campaign chair for United Way. "City of Riverside employees routinely give thousands back to the community."
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 Riverside Community Hospital held their annual Halloween Fair on the 31st of October. This annual event is attended by most of the staff at RCH. The United Way of the Inland Valleys and several other businesses are represented by setting up information booths. This provided UWIV with the opportunity to talk with RCH's staff, answering questions and informing them of the needs of our community.
Employee Campaign Managers, Sharon Radcliffe and Lillian Reyes-Maples, held departmental training earlier in the week and are very instrumental in the success of their campaign. Paul Woerz, Vice President of Human Resources at RCH serves as this year's United Way Campaign Co-Chair.
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 Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center held an agency fair, pumpkin carving contest and hot dog barbeque fundraiser on October 30th. The United Way of the Inland Valleys' Partner Agencies set up information booths and were visited by numerous Kaiser Employees during the two hour event.
Danette Buoye and Luz Soto, Kaiser's Employee Campaign Managers, did a terrific job in organizing the event. Thanks to everyone at Kaiser for their continued support.
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Join the Challenge to Live United!
Let us know if you are aware of other companies who would like to join us in our campaign. We can assist in rallying the troops during these difficult times to keep our region a great place to live, work and play. To have an Account Manager from United Way of the Inland Valleys sent out to encourage everyone to stand up for our communities call John Roberts at (951) 697.4707.
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Agency Spotlight:
Olive Crest Treatment Centers, Inc.
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One Life at a Time®
"Anthony" came to Olive Crest as an extremely troubled teen. At just 16, he had already failed multiple foster care placements, had a history of violence and property damage, and was a year and a half behind in school. Despite his tough exterior, Anthony slowly began to open up in counseling and diligently worked with his tutor to make up his schoolwork. He dedicated himself to overcoming his past challenges and was determined to create a better future. After two years with Olive Crest, Anthony is a changed person. He is now a responsible, hardworking, and successful young man. Last summer, Anthony graduated from high school on time - with honors!
Olive Crest Treatment Centers, Inc. is a United Way Member Agency and your contributions help support their work.
Olive Crest Treatment Centers, Inc.:
"Preventing Child Abuse, treating and educating at-risk children, and preserving the family...One Life at a Time®"
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| Different people share with us the way they LIVE UNITED. |
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 Josefina Damian
Part of her commitment comes from her strong faith. She does not like accepting assistance without providing some service in return. This example has taken root in her children. They regularly volunteer in the community during the holidays. "The community is like a family," she will tell you. "You don't have to have money to be of service, just a desire to help."
That's how Josefina Damian LIVES UNITED...
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How Do You LIVE UNITED?
Share your stories, quotes, experiences and photos with us by emailing your information to unitedway@uwiv.org or call 951.697.4700.
If you are featured in the "How I Live United" section of our weekly eNewsletter, you will receive a LIVE UNITED Tshirt!
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Invest in your community through the "Community Care Fund". United Way of the Inland Valleys is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income, health, and disaster assistance/preparedness. These are the building blocks for a good life.
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ADVOCATE
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Anyone can champion the cause. Whether you're speaking out to improve education, income and health, reaching out to members of Congress, or wearing the LIVE UNITED shirt to show your support, you can help inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. So go ahead and advocate in a LIVE UNITED world. Do it in public. Be visible. Be loud.
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Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. We influence the condition of all. Whether it's serving on an Agency Review Team, or coaching a team with the YMCA, or participating in the annual Day of Caring, there are hundreds of volunteer options available everyday.
Give the GIFT of YOU.
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YOU CAN ADVOCATE
by Forwarding this eNewsletter. |
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LIVE UNITED
by helping us spread the word. Imagine how many people we could reach if everyone forwards this to five people.
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For all your tools & resources, please visit our Campaign Tools and Resources page in the Campaign section of our website: uwiv.org.
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NEW!! NEW!! NEW!!
Click here to view the new 2008-2009 Campaign Video. Everyone is encouraged to view this video.
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