Valley United Way is pleased to announce an agreement with local company DiscountPower, Inc. that will significantly cut anyone's electric bill and provide a donation to United Way at the same time. This great new service is quick and easy to use and is part of United Way's new efforts in promoting Family Financial Stability (Watch for more information in the coming month.). You can read more about this great new program by clicking here, or you can enroll now and start saving right away by clicking here. All you need is a copy of your current bill to start saving. It couldn't be easier!

We are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Leadership Greater Valley Program, a joint effort of Valley United Way, The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Valley council for Health & Human Services. This is an incredible nine-week program for anyone looking to hone their leadership skills and to learn how the Valley operates.

Participants have the opportunity to meet and learn from leaders of the business, government and nonprofit sectors in the Valley in unique settings all across the Valley. For complete information and an application click here, or visit any of the organization's websites.

We are very pleased at Valley United Way to have 3 graduates of previous programs currently serving on our Board of Directors.

The Corporate Volunteer Council has selected BGHS Umbrella Program - battered women's shelter as its 2010 Week of Caring project.  During the week of September 20-24, over 100 CVC volunteers will join together to rejuvenate the house, with a good cleaning and a fresh coat of paint as well as extensive landscaping. More details will follow soon. 

You can read about some of the earlier Week of Caring projects by clicking here.