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Celebrate a Community That Cares!
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Will you join us for the Fox Valley United Way Annual Breakfast? It's not just our favorite event of the year - many attendees tell us that they wouldn't miss it! One morning each year we have the privilege of sharing stories of individuals whose lives have been radically improved because of the care and generosity of others. It's our chance to recognize people who are part of the change that is happening in the Fox Valley.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014
Time: Registration 7:00 a.m.
Program 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Where: Pipers Banquets,
1295 Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL
Register now to be sure your seat is reserved.
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We are so excited about the February 20 launch of Volunteer Fox Valley!
Working together with Aurora University, we've created a cutting-edge, web-based virtual volunteer resource center that we believe will significantly increase volunteerism in Kane and Kendall counties.
At www.volunteerfoxvalley.org, community members, students and businesses can find the perfect match for their talents and passion. Social service organizations now have an easier way to attract volunteers, donors and advocates. Businesses can easily track their employees' volunteer efforts. It's a win-win-win for our community!
To date, more than 200 volunteers and 75 social service agencies have created their online profiles to begin working together to advance the common good in the Fox Valley.
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Aurora Celebrates
The Week of the Young Child
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 Children, Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, Teachers and Community Members are invited to this FREE Event featuring: entertainment, children's activities, resources for parents and much more! Date: Saturday, April 12, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Where: Prisco Community Center, Aurora, IL For more information, call SPARK Aurora Early Childhood Collaboration at 630-896-4636 ext. 106 or click here. |
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Give.
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Right now you have an incredible opportunity to "LIVE UNITED" and make a difference in your community! You can direct your contribution to our Community Action Fund or one of the three United Way investment areas - Education, Income and Health.  |
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Advocate.
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Research shows preschool-age years are critical for cognitive and social development, laying a foundation for success in college, work and life. To effectively reduce the high school dropout rate, we must begin by improving access to quality and affordable child care and early childhood education.
To learn more on how you can make a difference, click here.
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Volunteer.
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Our Community Makes the Souper Bowl a Success!
Thanks to the folks who shopped at area grocery stores on March 1, our committed volunteers were able to help restock the shelves at the Aurora Interfaith and Kendall County Food Pantries.
This year's Souper Bowl of Caring collected more than 2,273 pounds of food, and with $4,279 in cash donations, the food pantries are able to purchase an additional $34,232 worth of bulk groceries.
A big thank you to all who volunteered or donated as well as all participating Jewel-Osco stores, Prisco's Fine Foods and Montgomery Market Place. Click here to view photos from this year's event.
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Save The Date
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For our annual What Floats Your Cardboard Boat Race!
Saturday, August 16 Mastodon Lake,
Phillips Park, Aurora.
Details to follow soon.
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