United Way December 2011 Newsletter

	United Way of Douglas County
	GIVE, ADVOCATE, VOLUNTEER.	DECEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

	MISSION: Addressing human service needs by mobilizing community resources and building partnerships.

Greetings!

This newsletter is sent to United Way donors, volunteers, and advocates. Thank you for your support! Join us on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about your community.

2011 COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Stella, Val & Beth

A strong community is built by caring residents who reach out in time of need...who work together...who choose to LIVE UNITED.

Thanks to the generosity of many in our community, we have raised $1,048,354 or 62% of the United Way Campaign goal of $1,700,000. Those who CAN help are reaching out to those who NEED help.

While we are doing well, we still need help to raise the remaining dollars needed to ensure that vital services remain available to meet the needs of those struggling in these tough economic times.

For example, when you support the United Way, your gift helps

O Low income, working parents find affordable, quality childcare

O Troubled teens get encouragement and assistance needed to graduate

O Uninsured families receive dental care and healthy/wellness checkups.

As the United Way's Community Partner Agencies struggle to assist the increasing numbers of adults and children needing services, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to ensure that the agencies can continue to meet those needs. You may pledge online at www.unitedwaydgco.org or make a donation of stock by contacting the United Way office.

On behalf of those who depend on our community's collective generosity, thank you for any level of support you can provide.

Sincerely,

Val and Beth Stella

2011 Campaign Co-Chairs

DINE OUT TO DONATE AT THE ORIENT VIETNAMESE / OH BOY CHICKEN RESTAURANTS, 1008 Massachusetts

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011

2011 Nancy Nyugen

Download the DINE OUT TO DONATE flier coupon, enjoy great fried chicken or Vietnamese cuisine AND support United Way at the same time! Dine In or Carry Out for lunch or dinner at the Orient Vietnamese Restaurant, 1008 Massachusetts, or the Oh Boy! Chicken restaurant at 1006 Massachusetts and 15% of your bill will be donated to the United Way of Douglas County. Thanks to Nancy Nguyen for sponsoring this special event.

Give.

You can direct your contribution to one of the 3 Community Goal areas-Education, Health, and Self-Sufficiency-or choose all three. Every gift of any amount is so important!

Advocate.

You can make change happen with your voice. United Way needs people who are passionate about education, self sufficiency, and health to make some noise.

Volunteer.

United Way's Roger Hill Volunteer Center works with volunteers and local nonprofits to develop the best opportunities for youth, busy working adults and seniors. Learn more at our new interactive website: www.volunteerdouglascounty.org

2011 LU_RC_Ts

KU/MU TSHIRT CHALLENGE RESULTS:

The KU and MU communities have rallied in support of United Way with the sale of LIVE UNITED t-shirts. To date, KU has raised $10,869 and MU has raised $17,269, for a combined contribution of $28,138 for United Way! Thank you to both communities for Living United!

If you are interested in purchasing a blue LIVE UNITED/ROCK CHALK t-shirt for a donation of $10, please email

uwcamp@unitedwaydgco.org

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*HOW TO HELP AT THE HOLIDAYS*

The United Way Roger Hill Volunteer Center is coordinating volunteer popportunities to help families in need enjoy the holidays. Holiday Adoption Programs, Holiday Gift Donations, Holiday Meals & Food Donations and additional opportunities are listed on the 2011 How to Help at the Holidays brochure, available at the Volunteer Center's offices in the United Way Center, or online at www.volunteerdouglascounty.org.

Feel free to contact our office at volunteer@rhvc.org or 785-865-5030 anytime for any questions you might have!

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