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Valley United Way Announces Funding Decisions
Valley United Way's Board of Directors has approved funding for community programs providing a wide variety of services in the Valley Area. The decisions follow a month of budget and program reviews conducted by volunteer members of the Allocations Committee who spent many hours examining agency requests and making on-site visits to evaluate programs in action.
 
This year's process was once again largely paperless as agencies submitted their request on-line. Volunteers were able to review the forms and make their recommendations on-line as well.
 
The Allocations Committee was chaired by Peter Galla of Naugatuck Savings Bank who praised the work of all of the committee members who devoted so much time and effort to the reviews.
 
In announcing the decisions, Board Chairman, Mike Marcinek said that it was a very difficult year as demand for services has been rising due to the difficult economy while it is an ever more difficult climate for fund raising. He noted that the St. Vincent DePaul Society would be receiving an allocation for the first time this year. "Valley United Way is pleased to be able to continue supporting so many worthwhile agencies and programs in the Valley area. Peter Galla and his entire Allocations Committee did a tremendous job with their review and the Board of Directors thanks them for their diligence and hard work." Click here to review the final funding decisions.
Corporate Volunteer Council to Host Networking Social
 
CVCSocialThe CVC invites you to take part in an evening of inspiration as they discover new ways to increase profits through relationship building as part of a networking event - Thursday, July 16th, 5-7:30 p.m. at Basement Systems Headquarters on 60 Silverman Road in Seymour.
 
Joy Baldridge, renown speaker and author, will share her Golden Nuggets on how to "Make someone's day," a routine in your work and life.  Her energy and humor will make it a fun and insightful evening for all.
 
Dan Fitzgerald, Director of Marketing of Basement Systems Inc. & Total Basement Finishing Inc, will host the event and share his insights on growing your business through "Cause Related Marketing" in difficult economic times.
 
A tour of Treehouse at Basement Systems will be provided as well as complimentary wine, cheese and hors d'oeuvres.

For more information or to R.S.V. P., please e-mail Amy Fitzgerald at [email protected] or call her at 800-640-1500.
 
Valley Agencies Receive $45,000 in Additional Funding from FEMA
 
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment ACT additional funding has been allocated for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and the Valley will receive $44,909 in funding in addition to the $96,446 previously announced. The funding will be put to immediate use by a number of service providers in the Valley area, and you can see the whole list on our website.
Click here to review the supplemental funding by agency. 
Summer Interns Promoting Volunteerism

Kira Brantley and Parvati Vaish are two college students doing a summer internship at Valley United Way that should be beneficial to the entire community. Click here to see what they will be doing.
Back to School Clothes for Kids Sites Announced
CVC Back to School
Last year Valley United Way's Corporate Volunteer Council clothed close to 200 Seymour school children for the start of the new school year. This year they are out to break that record, and they are already busy shopping for students in Derby chosen for this year's program. Click here to learn more.
Tell us how you "Live United" and we'll give you the shirt off our back!
Living United t-shirts
We're still offering an opportunity for you to get a free "Live United" T-Shirt. We've got many short videos on our website and our YouTube Channel already, but we're always looking for more. If you are willing to share your story in one of our videos, then we'll give you a free T-shirt. Give Jack or Laurel a call at United Way (203 926-9478).




Harvest House III - 9/26/09
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Stay tuned for more Harvest House details. For further information contact Patricia Tarasovic, Volunteer Center Director, at (203) 926-9478 or at [email protected].  


 







United Way Distributing Prescription Drug Discount Cards
Corporate Cup MastheadValley United Way is pleased to have joined with familywize Community Service Partnership to help promote and distribute free discount prescription drug cards. In these difficult economic times, the cards can help reduce the costs of medications not already covered by health insurance. Many Valley pharmacies participate in this national program, and you can find the full listing on the United Way website by clicking here. The cards are absolutely free and may be requested by calling Valley United Way (203 926-9478).
There's A Lot More on the Website!
Valley United Way has long been a leader in electronic communications having been the first United Way in Connecticut to have an Internet presence. You can see the depth of that commitment to community communication by visiting our website which is chock full of stories, pictures and videos of people in the Valley "Living United".



Check Out A Fresh Perspective on Our  Blog!

Our blog brings the personal perspective of staff members to our Internet presence and provides the opportunity for users to interact with them. Click here to visit the blog. 

 

 There's Always Something to do in the Valley

Do you have an event you want to post or want to see what's going on around the Valley? Visit the Electronic Valley Community Calendar to view a full catalog of events listed by week and month that are taking place in all towns around the Valley.
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You can help support the work of Valley United Way by making your pledge on-line. You can make a real difference in the quality of life here in the Valley. Click on the link to learn more.

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