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2010 United Way Annual Fundraising Campaign Results |
United Way raises more than $2.3 for the Saginaw County community!
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The results of our 2010 annual fundraising campaign were announced on January 25 at our Campaign Celebration breakfast. Thanks to community donations, we were able to raise $2,319,379 to be redistributed back to the Saginaw County community.
"Chairing the 2010 campaign for Saginaw County has been an extremely rewarding experience. It opened my eyes to the vital services United Way agencies provide, it introduced me to those behind the scenes who dedicate their time and talents everyday to help others, and it highlighted the tremendous generosity of this community," said Jim Cross, 2010 campaign chair. "My heartfelt thanks to everyone who LIVES UNITED."
United Way of Saginaw County would like to thank you and our other strong supporters for your help making our 2010 campaign a success! Also, a special thank you to Jim Cross for his hard work and dedication to the campaign!
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Geoffrey Canada comes to Saginaw | |
The leadership from the Saginaw Community Foundation and United Way of Saginaw County are honored to coordinate a special event that will bring Geoffrey Canada to our community to illustrate how universal success for students in Saginaw County is an investment in our future.
We hope that you will be able to join us and hear firsthand how Mr. Canada transformed the lives of families through his work in the Harlem Children's Zone and how you can play a role in Saginaw County through your leadership.
This event is open to the public, however seats are limited. Interested individuals must RSVP in advance by calling (989) 755-0505, ext. 214.
Click to view invitation...
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VITA Program off to a GREAT start | |
This year, volunteers are preparing taxes at eight sites in Saginaw County through our VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. Even though the sites have only been open for a month, the volunteer income tax preparers have been keeping busy.
This is the second year that Delta College has hosted a VITA site. Volunteers there prepared 35 returns on the first day, which doubled their biggest day last year.
Not only are the volunteers keeping busy at our previous sites, we also have expansions to our program this year. There is a first-time site at Chesaning Library which has been very well received and allows us to branch out to a new area of our county. We also have a volunteer who is piloting the program at Hemlock's Rauchholz Memorial Library to see if it would work well as an established site next season.
Our very successful program continues to grow each year and we could not do it alone. We would like to thank all of our volunteers, host sites and community partners who help make the program possible. Also, thank you to all of our advocates who help let others know about the VITA program. You can find more information on the VITA program, as well as site information by visiting our website. |
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United Way completes Relationship Management Intensive Training
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United Way of Saginaw County was one of four United Ways from Michigan chosen to take part in a special Relationship Management Intensive training. Five members from the UWSC staff attended a three-day training in Lansing with the other United Way representatives.
Facilitated by Clarity Group, this training offered a unique way to foster collaboration and information-sharing among United Ways as well as helped each organization build constituent-focused business strategies.
Staff who attended the training are now in the process of working with the entire UWSC team to achieve their relationship management goals and objectives. |
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2011 Allocations Process Results
| Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time as an Allocations Process panel member.
More than 50 community members were responsible for reviewing and scoring our programs and making the important funding decisions. We worked with an excellent group again this year.
The results from our 2011 Allocations Process will be announced the first week of March.
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SAVE THE DATES | |
3.10.11 - Community Luncheon with Geoffrey Canada
Horizons - Noon
4.28.11 - 2011 LIVE UNITED Community Awards
Horizons - 8 a.m.
5.12.11 - Spring Into Service
YMCA - 8 a.m.
7.13.11 - 8th Annual Jason Richardson Golf Classic
The Fortress, Frankenmuth - 8 a.m.
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New Staff Members | |
Two new staff members have joined the UWSC team.
Veronica Strudgeon joins us as the new Project HOME Intake Specialist. She is responsible for assisting all callers for the Project HOME program.
Elvis Machul has been hired as the new Corporate Volunteer Manager. He will be responsible for engaging employee volunteers at the Dow Chemical Company with Saginaw County nonprofits. Machul is a shared employee of United Way of Saginaw County and the Dow Chemical Company.
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"Like Us" on Facebook | |
Our Facebook page currently hit 500 fans! Thank you to everyone who has chosen to stay connected with United Way of Saginaw County via Facebook.
If you are using Facebook and haven't visited our page yet, we encourage you to do so. Search "United Way of Saginaw County" and click "like".
Once connected with us on Facebook, you will see our posts on events, links to news articles, event pictures, program updates and more.
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United Way of Saginaw County News Room | |
Did you miss the latest announcement from United Way of Saginaw County? Do you want more information on one of our programs?
You can find past news articles, press releases and stories on United Way of Saginaw County by visiting our NEWS ROOM page on our website. |
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