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Weekly Newsletter                                                         October 5, 2009










TO ALL OUR DAY OF CARING VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS - 

Thank You for all you do in our community.  

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The following is a list of sponsors who made this year's Day of Caring possible:
 

sponsors

The Bank of Hemet
Coldwell Banker Pioneer Real Estate
Antonious Pizza
Applebee's
Aquagenus
Beaumont "Do it Right"
Bob Roseen
Braswell Development
Carl's Jr
Chick-Fil-A
City of Banning
City of Moreno Valley
City of Riverside
Elegant Affair
Ewing Painting
House of Gratitude
JC Penney # 2480
JP Striping
Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful Y Small
Kiwanis - Banning
Matthew Pistilli Landscaping Services
Merit
Mi Tortilla Mexican Grill
OH Consultants
Panera Bread
Perricone Juice
Perris High School Dance
Pizza Kiln
Rio Stone
San Gorgonio Pass Rotary
SanAco Electronic Sales
SEIU Local 721
Sizzler
Stephanie Hughes Hampton Inn
Starbucks
Straw Hat Pizza
Stronghold
The Lakes Retirement Home
The Lost BC Band
Towngate Shopping Centers
United Site Services
Valley Crest Landscaping
Waste Management
Wausau Tile 
 
Day of Caring next year will again be in the first half of September. Please watch for save the date notification and make sure you are a part of this wonderful day next year.


 To view our Day of Caring Photo Albums, please visit our website and click on the Latest News section. (or visit the Day of Caring page under the Events link at the top.)
 
Do you have a creative contest or new fundraising idea you would like to share?  Well email your story, along with any photos, to unitedway@uwiv.org and your story could be featured in our next monthly newsletter! 
 





Leadership
What is Leadership Giving? 
For those who can give more, Leadership Giving is a way to role model for others. As Leadership donor, you demonstrate your belief that the health and welfare of residents in your local community are worthy of a significant personal investment. United Way of the Inland Valleys' Leadership Giving Program was created to promote and recognize members of our community who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to helping others. Each year the United Way of the Inland Valleys honors those who give at the Leadership level...

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Agency Spotlight:
Catholic Charities
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 HE BEAT ME AGAIN

"One morning, I received a call from a woman.  Her voice was shaking - she sounded terrified!  In a broken voice she managed to tell me that her husband had beat her the night before.  This wasn't the first time this had happened and she was scared for her two little girls. She was ready to get out of her abusive relationship."

Catholic Charities, with United Way funding, was able to get girls moved into their own apartment and provided family counseling. "She occasionally visits us to let us know they are doing great; she has a full time job and is able to provide for her family." 
-Isabel Garduno, Catholic Charities





Upcoming Events

Mi Tortilla Campaign Fundraiser
Date: Every Wednesday until Dec. 9, 2009
(from 3pm - 9pm)
click here for more info.

Riverside County BBQ Kick Off Events
Date: Various Dates
Click here for more info.
 
SmartRiverside Helicopter Golf Ball Drop
Date: Monday, Oct. 12th
 
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For more information on, please call 951.697.4700 or email unitedway@uwiv.org





COMMUNITY MATTERS
 
Disaster Preparedness
Tips for the month of
October 2009

Non-Profit organizations get ready for ShakeOut!  At 10:15 a.m. on October 15, 2009, millions of Californians will "Drop, Cover and Hold On" in The Great California ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill ever!  All non-profit organizations are encouraged to participate in the drill (or plan a more extensive exercise)...

Week 2:  Prepare
- Check your emergency supplies and equipment...
>>Click here to Read More





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Day of Caring Testimonial
On behalf of Family Service Association, I would like to thank the United Way for their Day of Caring in September at our Riverside County locations. I just had the opportunity to visit a Child Development Center of ours off Hemlock in Moreno Valley, and I have to tell you what a world of difference your volunteers have made! The Moreno Valley Lowes store donated supplies to paint 50 cubby cases for the children's belongings. Now the parents and staff feel like someone actually cared about their children, and took time out of their day to help make their center look beautiful. Please know that your contributions not only enhanced the appearance of the center, but also built confidence in the children and staff of FSA.  

Family Service Association thanks the United Way of the Inland Valleys for their continued community support of Family Service Association of Western Riverside County. We hope that next year we will again be able to participate in this activity, as it is such a Community bonding event.

-Karen Dennis
Volunteer Coordinator & Administrative Program Support Specialist
Family Service Association of Western Riverside County

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