Griffin Hospital to Host 2009/10 Campaign Kickoff September 30th |
Join Us - You're invited to Valley United Way's Annual Community Campaign Kickoff at the newly opened Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital in Derby from 5:30-7:30 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Register by clicking the invitation above or here.
Griffin Hospital is celebrating their 100th birthday this year, and we want to thank them for sharing their success with all of us as we begin the Annual Community Campaign. Fred Ortoli and his cabinet will be on hand to lay out their plans and the culinary staff at Griffin will be providing the refreshments.
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Harvest House III - This weekend
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Join us on Saturday, September 26 on the Riverwalk along Housatonic River in Shelton as we help feed the hungry in the Valley by building a house made of food. Bring along a non-perishable item so that you can say that you are a part of this incredible project. Read more about it here.
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Board Member David Grant Presented with Two Philanthropy Awards |
The Valley Philanthropy Council announced that David M. Grant, Valley United Way Board member and former Campaign Chair, has been selected to receive two awards for his outstanding contributions throughout the Lower Naugatuck Valley. Grant will be honored as the Valley Philanthropy Council's Distinguished Leader of the Year Award. The Association of Fundraising Professionals will be presenting him with their statewide Award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser. Dates and times for the award presentations are available on the website and can be found by clicking on the image. |
Patricia
Tarasovic Recognized as a "Woman Making a Difference" |
Pat Tarasovic, Director of the Volunteer Center, has been named as one of
six "Women Making a Difference in the Valley" by the Valley Women's
Health Initiative. She will receive the award at the 9th Annual Women
Making a Difference in the Valley Tribute Luncheon and Breast Cancer Fundraiser
on Thursday, October 1, 2009 from 12-2 pm at the Grassy Hill Lodge in Derby. |
Youth Leadership Members Produce LIVE UNITED Video |
In their own words student Youth Leadership members explain how they LIVE UNITED and what they have learned about United Way. Special thanks to the film crew at Basement Systems for the video support.
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Prescription Medication Assistance Discount Card
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Valley United Way is working with familywize Community Service Partnership to help promote and distribute discount prescription drug cards, which can be used to help reduce the costs of medications not already covered by health insurance. These cards are free and can be obtained by contacting Valley United Way at (203) 926-9478. You can also print out a card and get a listing of participating pharmacies by clicking here. Through the month of August almost $12,000 has been saved in the Valley in 2009 alone!
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Harvest House III Sept 26th, 2-6 pm, Shelton Riverwalk, Canal Street, Shelton. The community is invited to bring non-perishable food, enjoy a free picnic and celebrate the Echo Hose Ambulance 60th Anniversary while musical entertainment is provided by the Highland Rovers Irish Band. Read More |
Valley United Way Campaign Kickoff Sept 30th, 5:30-7:30 pm, The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby. Celebrate the start of another annual effort that supports the Valley community.
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5K Run/Walk
Oct 10th, Griffin Hospital Center for Cancer Care, 350 Seymour Ave., Derby. In celebration of the Cancer Center's first anniversary. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the run/walk starts at 9 a.m. Click here for more information.
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Real Ghosts of CT Oct 14th, 6:30 pm, Derby Public Library, 313 Elizabeth St., Derby. Researcher Jon Nowinski will discuss famous ghost stories from CT and explain how paranormal investigations take place. Registration is required. Ages 12+ permitted.
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