CEO Spotlight* 
Steve Parker, Jr. Co-Founder, Managing Partner Levelwing 
In the third pillar of Levelwing's company Vision, you will find the following statement: "To better the communities in which we live and work." Giving back has been a principle foundation of the company since its inception in 2002. Co-Founders Steve Parker, Jr. and Jeff Adelson-Yan foresaw a team that volunteered throughout the year and on a variety of projects. In addition to their work with advocacy groups and charitable organizations, Levelwingers - led by Steve Parker, Jr. - volunteer their time each quarter to raise awareness, fundraise or simply clean up. Read More
*Each month the CEO Spotlight highlights a corporate leader and company that are committed to year round civic engagement. Learn more about how to celebrate your senior staff and your team.
| |
_______________________________________________________
|
 Metro Chamber CEO to speak at CVC Anniversary on May 28
If you've not already done so, it's not too late to RSVP for Trident United Way's CVC 3rd Anniversary Celebration.
Join us Tuesday, May 28 at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce as featured speaker Bryan Derreberry, President and CEO of the Charleston Metro Chamber, discusses corporate civic engagement and employee volunteerism as keys to a healthy business community.
Trident United Way's Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) is committed to strengthening employee volunteerism as a resource to make a difference in our community.
___________________________________________
|
|
Save the Date
Friday, September 13
Last year, we promoted the message of year round engagement - "Day 1 of 365 Days of Caring." This year, we are implementing two enhancements that will move us toward stronger community partnerships and year round engagement:
Partner up NOW! We are encouraging agencies and volunteer groups to team up early to identify and plan projects...together. It's a true win/win - agencies get needed work done; volunteers are engaged in a project they helped shape. Shared ownership.
"Co-ed" orientations.The orientations provide great opportunities to review D of C goals, get tips on project planning, share reminders about working with partners and refresh on how to navigate the online processes. To encourage stronger and earlier partnerships, orientations will be held continuously (1-2 per week) starting May 23 through July 9. Anyone (agency/school project coordinators and/or company/volunteer team leaders) can attend any one of the orientations. Click here to review the dates/time and to sign up for one of the session...NOW! You definitely want to attend one of these sessions!!!Finally, check out the resources on the TUW.org Day of Caring pages. There is already great information available for you to start planning now!
____________________________________________
|
|
Disaster Response and Recovery and Volunteers
One way to support our community when disaster strikes involves volunteering to staff the Volunteer Reception Center (VRC). In times of disaster, people want to help. In fact, people will travel from miles away to offer services - some with skills, some with just big hearts. Research and experience have shown that if a community is not set up to receive and coordinate these volunteers, they can become "a disaster within the disaster." The VRC is an effective model for managing the influx and assignment of spontaneous, unaffiliated volunteers.
Want to learn more? Attend the VRC Orientation and Drill on June 8.
____________________________________________
Resources to help you start prepare yourself, your business and your community for disaster: _____________________________________________
|
 Middle school students writing, illustrating, reading and donating books to elementary schools. High school students hosting an arts camp for middle school youth. Learning/sharing information about nutrition and physical fitness. Making surgical caps for children scheduled for
 | | Northwoods Middle students cleaned up for TYSD! |
surgery. Planting a garden. Donating pet supplies. Building homes. Cleaning up our community. These are just a few of the projects that close to 4000 area youth tackled for 2013 Tricounty Youth Service Day. Visit TYSD2013.org to learn more about this amazing event that celebrates the power of youth! ____________________________________________
|
|
2-1-1 Volunteer Connection Tools
| |
We have several tools to help you make a difference in the community year round:
If you have a volunteer story to share or need special help finding volunteer opportunities, contact Sally Burnett, Community Volunteer Coordinator at 2-1-1 Volunteer Connection!
|
|
 |
Kudos and Congratulations!
|
|
|
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
| |
May 18 and 25
On event day, volunteers will pick up eligible animals from the shelter and shephard them to, during and after the event.
Summerville Miracle League
Miracle League Game
May 18
Volunteer to "buddy" play whiffle ball with the players. The only requirement is a desire to have fun.
Details
National MS Society, Greater Carolinas Chapter
Social Event at the Aquarium May 25
Volunteers are needed to help with check-in for the event.
DetailsThe Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen's Club
The Mentor Club Needs Your Help
June 1
Help celebrate the first awards ceremony of the Distinguished Gentlemen's Mentor Club. Details National Kidney Foundation
Cadillac Golf Classic
June 3
Scorekeepers, Putting and Hole-in-One volunteers are needed . Come out and enjoy the day!
Details
Kinship Care Volunteers June 5 and 19
This is an opportunity to support caregivers who are making it possible for children to stay out of the system.
Details
Trident United Way
VRC Staff Orientation
June 8
Learn how you can help our community respond and recover in the event of a disaster, natural or man-made. Details
Charleston County Guardian ad Litem
Charleston County Needs Child Advocates
June 10
GAL volunteers speak for abused children so they can find safe, loving, and stable homes.
Details
Charleston Friends of the Library
Main Library Book Sale
June 13-16
Volunteers help with all aspects of the book sale -- from set up to take down and everything in between. Details
The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center
Workday Projects
Ongoing
All sorts of weekend opportunities for volunteers to ensure that DNLCC continues to provide services to clients in a safe and comfortable environment.
Details
|
|
Bold Community Change
Education
88% of students graduate high school
Financial Stability
30% more local residents are financially stable
Health
25% more residents adopt a healthy lifestyle
|
|
|
