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Report from the Campaign Trail
2008 Campaign Underway |
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Riverside County Probation Department
Employee Campaign BBQ
By Theresa From  On October 29, 2008, the Riverside County Probation Department sponsored their first countywide Employee Campaign BBQ to raise funds for the Riverside County Employee Campaign. The United Way of the Inland Valleys and the Riverside County Regional Parks Department provided support, through the donation of time and food, to make the BBQ a success.
Most notably, Emmie Hodges of the Parks Department ensured that the prestigious Carriage House was all set for the 200+ guests. The United Way volunteers: Bob Gebo, Frank Mott and Bruce Cripe; Chief Probation Officer Alan M.Crogan; Chief Deputies Craig Cass, Rick Quinata, Donna Thierbach and Sally Beavan ensured that the burgers and hot dogs were cooked to perfection for the guests who generously donated over $640.00 for the cause.
Food and prizes, for the donation drawings, were graciously donated by: Applebee's, Gram's BBQ, Mi Tortilla, Juan Pollo, The Old Spaghetti Factory, CPPCA, BioKorium Day Spa & Salon, The Marriott, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, The Upper Crust Sandwich Shoppe, The Tamale Factory, Pacific Stiks, and Don Carlos Hair Design. Great Job to everyone who participated in making the BBQ a great success!
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2008 Riverside County Employee Campaign
The results of the District's participation in the 2008 Riverside County Employee Campaign is once again a great example of the altruistic nature of this organization's employees. Year after year we have managed, regardless of good or bad economic times, to meet or exceed prior year contributions to support the needs of others within our communities, and this year is no exception.
As of October 31, 2008 we have managed to raise a total of $46,655.00, an 6.5% increase over last year's contributions and an 8.5% increase over our original goal of $43,000.00, not including the two fundraisers left for November (a 50/50 drawing and the Book Fair scheduled to take place Wednesday, November 12, 2008).
One of the greatest rewards of working on the Employee Campaign is being able to witness the generosity of so many individuals. Thank you for that humbling experience and thank you to all the participants who made this year's campaign a great success.
- Written by Jeanine Rey-Hawkins with Flood Control.
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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:
Family Service Association
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Looking for a caterer for that next special event fundraiser, or an appreciation luncheon for your volunteers or even for a small board meeting? Family Service Association has recently announced a new program called "Catering for a Cause," featuring Executive Chef Rick Pacheco, whose culinary expertise and catering experience are offered at a reasonable, competitive cost.
Through the "More than a Meal" program, Catering for a Cause is preparing and serving 3,000 meals daily to seniors in need with volunteer drivers delivering to homebound seniors.
Catering for a Cause is social entrepreneurship at its best, leveraging assets and capacities to provide more mission related services. So, next time you need to have a special event catered, large or small, please call Chef Rick at Family Service Association, 951.686.1096.
Family Service Association (FSA) is a United Way Member Agency and your contributions help support their work. |
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| Different people share with us the way they LIVE UNITED. |
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Vie "LIVES UNITED"
 Vie Raskosky, 83 years old, has volunteered for the Family Service Association's senior program at the Kay Ceniceros Senior Center in Menifee since it opened in 1990, "because of the people," she says. Her dedication to the community goes above and beyond the call of duty: whether it's serving on the Center's Advisory Council, helping with the exercise class and the senior nutrition program, or assisting with card games, Vie is always there to lend a hand.
Supervisor Jeff Stone recently recognized Vie as the Volunteer of the Year for 2007-2008. A plaque will be also be displayed at the Center in her honor.
That's how Vie Raskosky 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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GIVE |
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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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VOLUNTEER |
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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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Employee Campaign
Managers' (ECM) CORNER |
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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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LIVE UNITED... GIVE FOOD! |
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Our local food banks' cupboards are bare. Please hold a food drive at your company, school, neighborhood, etc. to give to a local food bank. Send us your stories and pictures about your efforts and you might be chosen for our LIVE UNITED story and win a LIVE UNITED T-shirt!
How I Live United
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By Kevin J. McCarthy
