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Thriving Communities Start with You
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In order to build a thriving community, it takes neighbors coming together to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Whether it's contributing part of your paycheck or giving your time to help those in most need, you have the power to improve someone's life.
There are many ways you can lend a hand. Keep reading the Volunteer edition of our monthly e-newsletter to learn how United Way of Broward County can connect you to those in our community who need your help.
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| | | | "While reading with my current 'reading pal,' a class walked through the library and at the end of the line was Adam, the child I worked with last year. He saw me and waved with a giant smile on his face. Wow, what a great feeling! This program makes a difference for sure." - Kim Horn, ReadingPals volunteer
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ReadingPals volunteers celebrate after their training session and look forward to a great year helping children learn how to read.
ReadingPals: Volunteers Wanted
The ReadingPals program is off to a great start - making an impact in schools and development centers across the county. Although the school year has already begun, it's not too late to volunteer! You can help a child succeed in school by becoming a ReadingPals volunteer and dedicating one hour a week for 25 weeks to read to a child.
The next ReadingPals training session will be held on Wednesday, October 23 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Sunland Park Elementary School (919 NW 13th Terrace, Ft. Lauderdale). To sign up to become a volunteer, click here.
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22nd Annual Day of Caring:
War Memorial Auditorium
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United Way of Broward County is excited to announce that the 22 nd Annual Day of Caring will be held at War Memorial Auditorium on Friday, December 6.
Every year, hundreds of volunteers donate their time to Day of Caring projects that make a difference in our community. The project this year will tie into the Mission United initiative as volunteers will build a memorial for veterans, paint patriotic murals and improve the grounds with landscaping and cleaning.
You can make an impact in your community by volunteering or sponsoring Day of Caring. For more information, click here.
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Get Involved with Mission United
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Mission United is a program supporting U.S. service members, veterans and their families in Broward County by helping them re-acclimate to civilian life. Mission United is looking for volunteers to represent the program at community functions and events. Please contact Nancy Vaniman at [email protected] to learn about the many ways that you can get involved.
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Be a Voice for Those who Cannot
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United Way of Broward County believes positive change involves active and verbal support for issues impacting the quality of life for all residents. Everyone deserves a quality education, access to good healthcare, and economic opportunities for all, and you can help bring more of these services to our community.
Your passion for a cause, your desire to make a difference, and your unique voice are powerful tools you have to bring about positive change and provide opportunities for those among us who cannot.
What can you do today to be an advocate? Get involved in a cause, program or organization for which you care deeply. Be a voice for children, the elderly, veterans, those who suffer from substance abuse, or low-income families who are struggling to make ends meet. Just get involved!
Throughout the winter and spring we will be highlighting specific public policy issues that impact our work, both to keep you informed and to ask for your help in a call to action. Stay tuned for more information.
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Upcoming Events
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Mayors' Gala
Saturday, October 26
6:00 p.m.
Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
For more info, click here.
Day of Caring
Friday, December 6
7:00 a.m.
War Memorial Auditorium
Wine, Women & Shoes
Thursday, March 27
6:00 p.m.
Gallery of Amazing Things
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Share Your Voice!
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Thanks to your involvement, we are continually making strides to improve our community. Please take a moment to fill out a brief survey to express your feelings on our community work. We are all in this together, working toward building a better Broward County. Let us know your thoughts, and click here to access the survey.
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Help United Way Continue to Make a Difference
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United Way of Broward County is committed to mobilizing the resources of our community and finding common sense solutions to problems facing Broward County. Help us continue to achieve great work by making an online donation today. Click here.
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Do something extraordinary. Make your imprint. Change lives. Forever.
Join United Way of Broward County's Legacy Circle today. Learn more.
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