|
Approved Special Need Grant Funding Totals $34,000
Valley United Way's Board of Directors approved fourteen Special Needs Grants that total approximately $34,000. These highly competitive grants were awarded to agencies serving the Valley in a variety of areas designated by donors for special funding. Click here to view the agencies and programs receiving funding. | |
New Program Offers Health Discounts In these difficult economic times, Valley United Way is expanding its efforts to help families with their financial stability. In addition to the energy discount program begun last year, Valley United Way is participating in two free prescription discount programs as well as a package of other health discount programs designed to help individuals and families with their medical expenses. Click here to learn more about these exciting new programs. | |
Corporate Cup Kickoff Announced
It's time to get healthy! The 2011 Griffin Hospital Corporate Cup is about to kickoff its 21st year as a Valley tradition. The Corporate Cup is open to all area employee groups and consists of a variety of athletic and health events. PerkinElmer is looking to claim its fifth consecutive victory. Can anybody stand up to the reigning champions?
Click here for information, a schedule of events and your invitation to the kickoff on Feb. 15.
The Griffin Hospital Corporate Cup is a collaborative effort of Valley United Way, The Valley YMCA and the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce.
|
|
2010 Valley Cares Report Released
 The Valley Council aims to identify, plan, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive system of human service delivery and to advocate for community-wide and culturally diverse planning approaches in the larger Valley community. The 2010 Valley Quality of Life Report discovered that 93% of Valley residents surveyed rated their quality of life as good or very good. Click for the full report or executive summary. |
|
United Way President has "Caring Heart"
To kick off National Heart Month in February, Griffin Hospital's Heart Committee is presenting Jack Walsh with the "Caring Heart" Award at an informational program and awards dinner. According to Daun Barrett, committee co-chair, Jack is being recognized for his extraordinary advocacy of the Valley people, programs and projects.
Click for the story in the Register or details on the event. |
|
2011 Flynn Award Nominations Sought
 Valley United Way is seeking nominations of distinguished Valley citizens who have served their community. Their community service must encompass more than one town and more than one organization. This award is for a single individual.
Click to submit a nomination form or to learn more about the Flynn Award's past recipients. |
|
|
Iroquois to Help Youth Leaders Distribute Funding at Camp Jewell
 Thanks to a special grant from Iroquois Gas Transmission System, Valley United Way's Youth Leadership Program will be putting their training and skills to work as they review applications and seek to distribute small venture grants to community organizations in Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton.
This year's Youth Leaders aim to focus on: teen pregnancies, breast cancer awareness, drunk driving, bullying, going green, personal fitness/nutrition, food and diabetics awareness. Thank you Iroquois, and stay tuned to see how the Youth Leaders distribute funding this weekend at Camp Jewell! |
|
|
Help Promote Awareness of the Earned Income Tax Credit
Since 1975, the Earned Income Tax Credit has been offering tax relief to low and moderate income individuals and families. In recent years, CT filers claiming EITC have received an average credit of over $1,800 on their federal taxes. Once again, United Way of Connecticut is working to inform and educate families about their eligibility for EITC and other federal tax credits.
TEAM, Inc. in Derby is the local provider of this valuable service, and they have done an outstanding job of saving Valley residents thousands of dollars. You can learn more about their service by clicking here.
To learn more or for a referral to a free tax preparation site elsewhere in the state, dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org/taxes.
|
|
Campaign Update
 As the snow continues to flurry, so do Valley United Way campaign results. Despite a stalled economy, many of our donors understand the need in our community and are pledging dollars to help. The following campaigns have shown an increase in donations over last year: Gexpro, Iroquois Gas Transmission System, Naugatuck Valley Health District and New Haven Legal.
These campaigns would not be possible without the energetic efforts of each company's campaign coordinator. They provide the time, talent and commitment it takes to run successful campaigns in their respective workplaces. With heartfelt thanks we would like to recognize them and the important role they play. These dedicated volunteers help make our community an even better place to live.
Click here to see the latest Campaign results and learn more about the coordinators.
|
|
New Calendar Makes it Easier to Keep Up with Valley United Way
We've just upgraded our on-line United Way calendar, and it's a much more valuable tool for tracking what's going on at Valley United Way. The calendar will now allow users of Microsoft Outlook to click on an event and have it automatically placed on their calendar. The site also now allows us to have maps with directions to events right on the site. Check it out by clicking here. |
|
|
 |
|
|
Cut Your Electric Bill & Help United Way
| Would you like to cut your electric bill by up to 20% and help United Way at the same time? It's easy to do! Click here for find out how.
|
|
It's Girl Scout Cookie Time
| It's time to stock up on your favorite Girl Scout Cookies. Click here to learn more about this year's sale.
|
|
Help eliminate Hunger
 | | Visit SoupBowltickets.Org |
| | Surplus tickets help feed the hungry!
|
Ansonia Family Resource fair
Saturday, January 22
Prendergast School
59 Finney Street,
Ansonia
Click here for more information about this event
|
Chocolate 911
Sunday, January 30
Courtyard by Marriott
780 Bridgeport Avenue,
Shelton
Click here for more information about this delicious Red Cross event
|
|
Caring Heart Award
Thursday, February 3
Grassy Hill Lodge
1 Sodom Lane, Derby
Click here for more information about this event.
|
Corporate Cup Kickoff Reception
Tuesday, February 15
Griffin Hospital
130 Division Street, Derby
Click here to register.
|
Meet the Kids Night
Wednesday, February 16, 6:30 pm
Boys & Girls Club
One Positive Place, Shelton
Click here to learn more and register.
|
|
| We have a variety of social media tools for interacting with us. Check us out:
| |
 |
Visit our
website | |
 |
View our Blog | |
 |
Follow us on Twitter | |
 |
Become a fan of our page | |
 |
Watch our Videos
| |
GIVE.
|
| Every dollar raised by Valley United Way makes a real difference in the local quality of life. Learn about donating.
|
| ADVOCATE. |
| LIVE UNITED by helping us spread the word. Show your committment to community by sharing this newsletter with five people.
|
| VOLUNTEER. |
| The Valley United Way Volunteer Center is always open! Visit our Volunteer Solutions website to find or list opportunities.
|
Feedback
See something you like? Want to contribute to our blog or a newsletter article? Let us know. Your opinions matter.
| |
|
