United Way
of Greater Williamsburg

April 2015

In this issue

UWGW 2015 Board of Directors
2015 Community Investment
Volunteer Celebration
Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar for this years

Day of Caring.

Friday, September 18, 2015

More details forthcoming at uwgw.org.

Rebuilding Lives

Friday, May 1, 2015

5 pm to 7 pm

Legacy Hall in New Town

Join us for Food, Fun, information about re-entry efforts in your community.

Fundraiser benefiting the United Way Re-Entry Program.

RSVP- Liz.Vestal@uwgw.org

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Saturday, April 25, 2015

10 pm to 1 pm

Free, and open to the public!

R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA

301 Sentara Circle

Williamsburg, VA 23188

Support Child Abuse Prevention

Friday, April 24, 2015

Buffalo Wild Wings

Click HERE for more information and to download the donation coupon.

The Original Bowl For

Kids Sake Event

Hampton- Sparetimes Bowling Alley. April 25, 2015

Williamsburg- AMF Lanes: May 16, 2015

For more information CLICK HERE

Register for our Family Caregiver Lunch & Learn Series classes, 2nd Thursday of the month, April-June.

Call 757-258-6591 or email ugwejej@tncc.edu to register.

6th Annual Senior Employment Event.

Thursday, June 25, 12-3 pm, Historic Triangle Messmer Community Services Center, 312 Waller Mill Rd.

Job fair for workers age 45 and over as well as adults with a disability. Employers can call

757-345-6277 for more details and to register to participate in the event.

Job Club for unemployed and underemployed adults age 45 and over. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 9 - 10:30 am, Historic Triangle Messmer Community Services Center, 312 Waller Mill Rd., Williamsburg. No registration required, just show up.

CLICK HERE for more information

Open House at Literacy for Life

Thursday, May 14th , 7:00-8:30 pm

Friday, May 15th, 10:00 - 11:30am

W&M School of Education

301 Monticello Ave., Suite 1076

UWGW 2015 Board of Directors

Mark Duncan, Director of Community, College, and Government Relations with Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, recently turned over the United Way of Greater Williamsburg (UWGW) Board President position to Jake Liebler, Co-Owner of LaRS Group in Williamsburg.

UWGW appreciates Mark's considerable commitment and service to UWGW over the past several years. Prior to his role as Board President, Mark was a Campaign Cabinet member and Campaign Cabinet Chair.

UWGW looks forward to a successful year with Jake as Board President. Jake has been a volunteer with UWGW since 2008 participating on the Finance Committee from 2008-2013, Campaign Cabinet in 2013, and Chair of the Campaign Cabinet in 2014.

UWGW welcomes new members to the UWGW Board and Board members returning for another term.

New Board Members:

Jim Costello, Water Country USA

Kevin Deaver, Ace Hardware

John Lowenhaupt, CPA

Renewing a 3 year term:

Genevieve Owens, Williamsburg Regional Library

Steve McCary, Riverside Doctors' Hospital

Andrew Roehrle, Sentara Hospital

Much thanks to Retiring Board members for their many years of service to UWGW: Past Board President, Marshall Warner, and Bob Mandala.

2015 Community Investment

In 2014, the UWGW Campaign raised more than $1.4 million dollars for the Greater Williamsburg Community. The UWGW volunteer Community Investment Committee (CIC) reviewed funding applications in January and February 2015 and made recommendations to the United Way Board of Directors in March. The CIC reviews applications so that campaign funds are invested in programs to effectively meet community needs as they relate to health, education, and financial stability.

This year the UWGW Board approved awards for 25 local programs provided by 15 local non-profit agencies agencies. In this way United Way is working towards a healthier, stronger, and more connected Greater Williamsburg Community.

For a detailed breakdown of 2015 allocations CLICK HERE to visit our website.

Volunteer Celebration

On March 25, 2015, 145 UWGW volunteers and staff celebrated the great work done for the Greater Williamsburg community in 2014. The event was held at Double Tree Hotel and sponsored by Double Tree Hotel and Chesapeake Bank. Volunteers enjoyed lunch while Executive Director, Sharon Gibson-Ellis, past Board President, Mark Duncan, and new Board President, Jake Liebler, recognized outstanding UWGW volunteers.

UWGW and the United Way Community Resource Center (CRC) rely heavily on volunteers throughout the year to serve the community. Volunteers serve as receptionists or life coaches at the CRC, participate on a committees to support the UWGW Campaign and Day of Caring, and assist with special events such as the Monthly Food Distribution.

Featured during the Celebration was Guest speaker, Debbie Cox, who shared her story and successful experience with the United Way housing program.

The following volunteers and businesses received special recognition for their hard work and great efforts in 2014:

Largest and Longest Running Campaign:
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Businesses of the year:

Ball Metal

Anheuser Busch

Monarch Bank

Housing Partnership

Greater Williamsburg Chamber Alliance

Campaign Coordinators of the year:

Elissa Lynn, Coulter, Martin's Grocery Store

Emilie Wisniewski, Old Point Bank