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Community Members Invest in 107 
Programs and Services through United Way
Over $1.1 Million in Funding Announced
 
On behalf of the community,$994,675.38 is being invested in 107 essential services through United Way of Tompkins County's (UWTC) Community Care Fund and the Hunger & Food Security Fund. These investments are helping people meet immediate, basic needs while empowering lasting change. 

The 2014-15 Community Care Fund awards total $955,000 and support 95 education, income, and health programs at 41 local nonprofits. 
 
The Spring 2014 Hunger & Food Security Fund awards total $39,675.38 and support thirteen programs at twelve local nonprofits.  
 

These investments are made in addition to the awards made through UWTC's special initiatives including Student Engagement programs, Urgent Rx Prescription Program, the Volunteer Center and gifts that community members designated to specific non-profits. Read More

 

Now Accepting Nominations for UWTC's Youth & Philanthropy Program
UWTC is now accepting nominations for the 15th Annual Youth and Philanthropy (YAP) program. YAP is a leadership initiative that gives students the opportunity to take an active role in their communities and invest $25,000 in grant funds. 

Since 2000, about 200 students have awarded over $300,000 to local nonprofits. The program is made possible through the generous support of the Park Foundation. Read More.

Click here to nominate a rising Junior or Senior in the TST BOCES district by Thursday, September 4.
2014-15 Community Campaign Kickoff
and Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring

Please join us on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Stewart Park for the 2014-15 UWTC Community Campaign Kick Off and Annual Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring.

The Day of Caring is a community-wide effort to gather non-perishable food, personal care items, pet food, and school supplies. All donations will be distributed throughout Tompkins County. 

Take Action! Organizations, groups, and individuals are encouraged to begin collecting items now. Volunteer information will be released in September.
Cornell University's KyuJung Whang and Big Red sort donations at last year's Day of Caring.
UWTC Youth Venture's
The Honest Beauty Project 
Featured by Upworthy 

This past July The Honest Beauty Project received national attention when featured on Upworthy, an online company whose mission is to "make important stuff...viral" through social media. 

The Honest Beauty Project was created by two Lehman Alternative Community School students as a part of UWTC's Youth Venture Program. Their Facebook page has garnered over 5,277 likes since it started this winter. Learn more about the project by watching their video.

Upworthy featured the project saying "The Media Tells People There's Only 1 Way To Be Beautiful. These 2 Teenage Girls Aren't Buying It." See the Upworthy story here.

 
People like Laura Parker submit photos to The Honest Beauty Project's Facebook page.
 
 
In Gratitude:

Thank you to the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and CFCU Community Credit Union for hosting the Summer Swing on August 6th to benefit UWTC. 

Thank you Cornell Real Estate for supporting the community and UWTC at the annual Party by the Pond on July 18. We appreciate the generous donation of $1,000 directed by the International Food Network resulting from their Community Service Award and the 200 pounds of food supporting the Day of Caring. 

Thank you ASI Energy, Rob Card from Hybrid Insulation Systems, Bruce Caward from The Electricians, and Home Depot for making the Livermore Building more energy efficient. Read More.
Left to Right: James Brown, UWTC; Rob Card, Hybrid Insulation Systems; Herb Dwyer, ASI Energy; Clinton Stratton, Home Depot; Bruce Caward, The Electricians; and Anthony Guarneri, ASI Energy
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Upcoming Events
Top it for Tompkins! 
When you visit UWTC's newest Business Partner Smart Yogurt this August and mention United Way 15% of proceeds are donated to UWTC. Read More
Dump and Run @ Cornell
Sat. Aug. 23 8:30AM-6PM and Sunday, Aug. 24 9AM-2PM
Helen Newman Gym
Shop or volunteer! A portion of proceeds benefit Cornell's Student United Way.
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To volunteer email [email protected] and mention Student United Way.
Tompkins Connect
August Volunteer Event
Sunday, Aug. 24 4-6PM @ Dump and Run
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CU Ice Cream Truck
and Raffles to benefit UWTC on 8/27. 10-11 am, Solidago Rd; 11 am-12 pm, Stimson Hall; 12-1 pm, Humphreys. Raffle drawings will take place 12:30 pm at Humphreys.
UWTC's Community Campaign Kick Off and Day of Caring
Tuesday, September 30
Stewart Park
Volunteer Opportunity Spotlight

Dump and Run
Cornell's Helen Newman Gym
Set Up: 8/18-22
Event: 8/23-24
Clean Up: 8/24
Volunteer to support Cornell's Student United Way which receives a portion of the proceeds. 
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Advocacy Center
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In kind: Perennial Plants needed for Brooktondale Community Center's B.I.G Garden
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Gardners, Mowers, and Trail Upkeep Volunteers
Cayuga Nature Center
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Grants
Grant applications are currently closed. Applications for Hunger and Food Security and Student Engagement grants will open in Fall 2014.

Spotlight
UWTC Student Engagement Program Volunteers

 

The following adult and student volunteers are essential to UWTC's Student Engagement Programs. 

 

FOCUS 2014

Linda Bruno, Advisor

Dryden Central School

 

Student Leaders

Kara Johnson '14, Facilitator

Dryden Central School

 

Lexi Griffin '15 and 

Troy Sutfin '14

Student Team Leaders

Dryden Central School 

 

YAP

Cindy Noble, Advisor

Myriah Fitterer

 

Youth Venture 2014

Linda Bruno, Advisor

Dryden Central School

 

Heather Lane, Coach

Purity Ice Cream/Ithaca College

 

Jon Raimon, Advisor

Lehman Alternative Community School

 

 Megan Morris '14
Ithaca College
 
Dominick Recckio '16
Ithaca College
Read more about FOCUS YAP and Youth Venture.
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