United Way of Monroe County
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ENEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL UNITED WAY

                    February 2016 Newsletter                             |                 Uniting People and Improving Lives

Want to get involved in your community?

United Way of Monroe County launches a new website to link up volunteers with local organizations in need of assistance.
 
The site is user friendly and offers an innovative social-media type interface for volunteers. It also provides great tools for non-profits to engage volunteers. Partner agencies such as the Salvation Army, Pocono Alliance, Meals on Wheels, the Red Cross, Women's Resources and dozens of other local agencies have already posted volunteer opportunities or events to get people connected with their community.

"We hope this site will make it easier for non-profits to find volunteers and for volunteers to find opportunities that they enjoy and find meaningful." Says, Michael Albert, president and CEO of the United Way of Monroe County.

 

Still Time to Register 
 for United Way's
Citizen's Review!

 
 
United Way still needs volunteers to participate in this year's Citizen's Review. The process will kick off with a breakfast orientation for program volunteers on Wednesday, March 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at East Stroudsburg University's Center for Innovation. The process then runs through early April. The total time commitment can range from 20 to 30 hours, with each panel setting up its own meeting schedule. The annual Citizen's Review is a key component of the United Way of Monroe County. Volunteers come from all over our area and have diverse backgrounds, but share a common goal of improving the lives of Monroe County residents, across four program areas: Helping Children Succeed, Meeting Basic Needs, Promoting Self-Sufficiency and Engaging Youth. 

 
To register or for more information, go to www.unitedwaymonroe.org/volunteer


Free tax filing offered
by United Way through H&R Block


MyFreeTaxes is an H&R Block product that is being used by United Ways across the country. It provides free online federal and state tax preparation and filing assistance to individuals or families with incomes of $62,000 or less in 2015. The easy-to-use, interactive computer program is convenient - prepare taxes at home, at the office, or on your phone - wherever an internet connection is available - saving time and the cost of purchasing commercial tax products. Included is information about valuable tax credits which many are not familiar with, such as the Child Tax Credit (CTC) or the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

MyFreeTaxes is provided by United Way, with the support of a grant from the Walmart Foundation. The tax filing software is provided by H&R Block and free tax support is available by phone, email or online chat support in English and Spanish by IRS-certified specialists. Go online to: www.MyFreeTaxes.com to file your taxes for free.


Last chance
to give!
 
United Way of Monroe County supports over 30 programs that serve the needs of people who live and work in Monroe County.
  
Help us reach our goal of $850,000 by the end of February 2016. Click here to donate.

 

Thanks to the Mattioli Foundation  
for their generous $10,000 gift  
to the United Way Campaign.


Pictured left to right is Nick Igdalsky, COO Pocono Raceway and Director, Mattioli Foundation; and Michael Albert, president and CEO of the United Way of Monroe County.
 
SAVE THE DATE

5th Annual
Dario Belardi Memorial

Golf Tournament -
This Year Honoring
Joseph Farda

   
July 20th, 2016
Hideaway Hills Golf Course
(www.hideawaygolf.com)   

All proceeds support the United Way of Monroe County.   

$135 per person
$540 for a foursome

Includes 18 holes, lunch, dinner,
gifts and celebrations!  

Corporate sponsorships available. Sponsorships of $1,000 and greater include tickets for a foursome.   

To register or become a sponsor, please contact Peter at 570-629-5657 or  [email protected] 


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United Way of Monroe County | 135 Warner Road | P.O. Box 790 | Tannersville | PA | 18372