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You're Invited:
2010 Community Campaign Kickoff
September 22 at 5:30 PM Derby Middle School sponsored by Prudential Annuities Watch the mail for your invitation, or simply click here to make your reservation now. |
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Ansonia students will be well dressed for new school year
| CVC & Youth Leadeership Celebrate!  | The Corporate Volunteer Council has clothed 156 Ansonia students with new uniforms, new sneakers, a winter coat and a backpack full of school supplies for Back to School this year. The students received the goodies at a special Back-to-School party hosted by the CVC on August 26. Check out all the pictures and the full story by clicking here.
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Cut Your Electric Bill and Help the Community at the same time
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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!
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Leadership Greater Valley Begins in September
 There are still a few openings 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.
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Leadership Thank You Reception Features the Commodore!
Commodore Isaac Hull  | Valley United Way is hosting a thank you reception for members of the Commodore Isaac Hull Society on September 14. (Members can click here for the invitation.) The Commodore Hull Society is composed of donors of $1,000 or more and is named after one of America's greatest naval heroes, Isaac Hull who was born in Derby and lived in both Derby and Shelton. The portrait that you see above dates back to the early 1800's and its owner, Cindy Cross, will be displaying it at the reception.Click here to see how this connection came about.
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Towers Food Drive Benefits Spooner House
 We want to thank the R.D. Scinto Company and Prudential Annuities for sponsoring a successful food drive on two consecutive Thursdays in the "Circle" at the Towers on Corporate Drive. The food collected benefits the Spooner House at a time of year when supplies are very low. Thank you to all who donated, and check out the short video on our website.
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Nick Ready for Challenge  After more than 4,000 miles and having raised over $11,000, Nick Tarasovic is ready for his big challenge. On September 12, he will be swimming 2.4 miles, riding a bike for 112 miles and running 26.2 more miles in Revolution 3 Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio! Nick swam in the inaugural Housy One Mile Swim this past weekend and looks fit for his bigger September challenge. Click here for the latest update.  |
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BGHS
Umbrella Program Selected for Week of Caring Project
Hard hats are not usually required!  |
| 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.
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Prescription Drug Cards Continues to Save Money
 | $49,779.07 has been saved in the Valley through the use of the FamilyWize prescription drug cards. Click here to learn more.
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Help eliminate Hunger
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11th Annual PCRC Golf Tournament
Wednesday, September 1st
11:00 am Registration
Whitney Farms
Monroe
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Breast Wellness Center Bocce Tournament
Saturday, September 11
Noon - 4:00 PM
Shelton High School Bocce Courts
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Friday, September 17
7:30 AM
Brownson Country Club
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Boys & Girls Club Zumba Fitness Fundraiser
Friday, September 17
Boys & Girls Club
Shelton
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Handling Children's Power Struggles with Success
Tuesday, September 28
6:00-8:00 PM
Ansonia High School
Click here for flyer with full information about this 2 hour workshop and book singing with noted author and educator Bill Corbett
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