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of Southwest Minnesota 

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Saying Thank You - March 2013
Please Join Us on Friday, March 8 (7:45 - 8:45 AM) at the Marshall Area YMCA
Local People UNITED for Good 

United Way of Southwest Minnesota will hold its annual progress report to the community and give recognition and appreciation to volunteers, donors and community partners on Friday morning, March 8.  The community is invited to attend and there is no fee.

 

Awards will be given to exceptional  volunteers of United Way Community Partners, the United Way Volunteer of the Year and other special recognition for community involvement by individuals and groups.

Please join us and help recognize all of the effort & support that occurs each year to make this a better place to live.
Volunteers Needed for Community Investment Committee

United Way of Southwest Minnesota needs volunteers from across its service area to help review local non-profit organization's applications for Community Impact Grants.

 

This work is time limited and will cover approximately 6 weeks of time during April and May.  Volunteers will be expected to spend up to 8-10 hours (usually in hour long components) conducting reviews and preparing recommendations for the United Way of Southwest Minnesota board of directors.  Volunteers with financial expertise are especially welcomed.

 

This is the primary way that funds that were raised during the recent annual campaign are invested back into services that benefit people of this area.  People who are interested in learning more should contact us right away.  Call (507-929-2273, stop by the office at 109 S 5th Street, Suite 300, Marshall or send an email by clicking here.

Executive Director Transition Underway
Ruth & Marcy 2013 

Marcy Heemeyer has joined the staff at United Way of Southwest Minnesota to become the new Executive Director.  She is working alongside Ruth Ascher who is retiring from the organization  to learn about the work of the organization and to transition the position. 

 

Marcy and her family have lived in this area for eight years.  Marcy has previously worked with The Schwan Food Company, Project Turnabout, Western Community Action and the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative.  She is a graduate of South Dakota State University.

Retirement Reception Scheduled
The Board of Directors of the United Way of Southwest Minnesota invites you to an

Open House Retirement Reception for Ruth Ascher, executive director, on Thursday, March 14, 4:00 - 6:30 PM at the Marshall-Lyon Co Library Community Room

 

The Board also invites you to meet the new executive director, Marcy Heemeyer.

Parent Education Workshop on March 19
Learn new skills and strategies to develop the positive potential of your child and family.  Plan to attend the March 19 workshop at Marshall High School Theater.  A parent resource fair begins at 6:30 PM. Click here  for more information.
Priority Community Issues Targeted for Grant Making

United Way continues to target important community issues for its 2013 Community Impact grants.  Grant applications and more information is available by clicking here.  The grant deadline is April 1.

 

Two informational grant workshops have been set for March 8 (1:00 PM) and March 11 (4:00 PM). These will be held at the United Way SW MN office, 109 S. 5th Street, Marshall, MN.

SAVE THE DATE

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, May 7 beginning at 5:30 PM for the annual Power of the Purse event. 

 Power of the Purse

Please let us know if you would like to donate a purse or other interesting item for the silent auction. 

 

All proceeds from this event will help put books into the hands of young children in this area and will build early literacy and school readiness skills. 

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