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Campaign Corner
Ben Hardesty, Natural Resource Division, Co-Chair | |
 Ben Hardesty, Natural Resource Division, Co-Chair
Harrison County and our region are blessed with an abundance of natural resources including water, timber, coal, and oil and natural gas. These resources have been a significant part of the growth and economic prosperity of Harrison County for over 130 years. Thousands of local citizens have and continue to work in the natural resources industry, as well as related service, support and supply businesses.
Many natural resource companies, large and small have been located and active in our region over the years, and their employees and owners have always been volunteers and leaders in the well being of our communities to include the United Way and all of the organizations it supports. Further, many of these companies play an active role in Harrison County beyond the United Way with scholarship programs, direct giving to community programs and many special events that require funding and volunteers.
As we progress into the 21st century, our natural resources industries continue to contribute to the community by providing good jobs and career opportunities, support of education and healthy lifestyles, and an on-going involvement with the United Way as volunteers and financial supporters. Those of us in the natural resources who live and work here truly believe that "It's About Neighbors Helping Neighbors."
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United Way of Harrison County Member  Agency Spotlight
Harrison County Sheltered Workshop, Inc
Harrison County Sheltered Workshop, Inc., is proud to offer a variety of employment opportunities for people with disabilities since 1969. Our team supports employees with disabilities in various work settings, through our on-site and off-site vocational programs. The Sheltered Workshop's on-site facility provides various work departments such as document destruction services; a wood shop manufacturing department; a screen printing department; and a hand crafted department that specializes in chair caning (refurbishing of wicker furniture) and rug-looming. The Sheltered Workshop's off-site program provides temporary employement opportunities in the community for potential employees with disabilities who are interested janitorial and office assisting as well as part-time employment for the Low Impact Monitoring/Dispatching department through the West Virginia Association for Rehabilitative Facilities, State Use Program. | |
Our mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities through actual work and self-improvement activities in attaining their optimum level of social and vocational functioning. The business has a dynamic facility where our products are manufactured and offers quality and affordable products that you won't find anywhere else. Read more about services provided. The Sheltered Workshop is a Community Rehabilitation Program and is certified as a Work Activity Center by the U.S. Department of Labor, and is also certified by the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services as well as holds a state license through the West Virginia Office of Behavioral Health.
Order your holiday cards today
The Sheltered Workshop is selling holiday cards! These cards are hand crafted by participant employees and in four different designs. Design colors vary. Order a variety pack or choose a design. $9.00 per dozen. TO ORDER PLEASE CALL 304-623-3757 OR ORDER BY EMAILl: sw1430@gmail.com.
Click for samples of holiday cards.
For more information, contact the Harrison County Sheltered Workshop at (304) 623-3757 or visit the website http://www.wvhcsw.com/index.html
Located at 1430 Cost Avenue, Route 58, Clarksburg.
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Leading Edge Sponsors Choppers for Charity Event
Helicoptor flights from North Central West Virgina Airport will be offered for a cost of $10 per passenger. Be sure to specify that you are riding for United Way of HARRISON COUNTY since 3 other non-profit organizations will share in the benefit of the event. For each paid passenger designating United Way of HARRISON COUNTY as their charity of choice, $20 will be donated. See detailed flyer.
Reserve your timeslot today through the FaceBook event page (click on and scroll to bottom) http://leadingedge4g7.com/main/home/choppers-for-charity. This does not guarantee an exact time but will help with time management since a large turnout is expected. Flights are about 20-30 minutes.
Rides will be on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
December 4 - December 30, 2012. |
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West Virginia VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE
VITA Program
Coming to JOB SQUAD Starting January, 2013
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assitance) Program is the fourth largest tax service in the United States. The program offers free incoe tax preparation services to working people. Assisting eligible individuals in securing the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a federal credit available to many working families in West Virginia.
Tax preparation is available by IRS certified volunteers at VITA sites in West Virginia.
In January, 2013, you may contact Job Squad at (304) 848-0850, extension 113. Direct deposit is available. Avoid costly Refund Anticipation Loans for your benefit.
If your annual earned income is less than $50,000 you may qualify. To learn more about VITA/EITC and where to get your taxes prepared:
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CONSIDER A GIFT OF STOCK
As we approach the end of the year, please know that United Way of Harrison County gladly accepts gifts of stock. Please contact the United Way office at (304) 624-6337 for the procedure to ensure an efficient transfer. Thank you for remembering United Way in all of your charitable giving!
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Kroger Cares Card
Load by cash, check, debit or credit card
Make your purchases with your Kroger Cares Card when you check out and Kroger will send United Way of Harrison County FIVE PERCENT of your total purchase. An easy way to make an additional contribution to the United Way. You may purchase your card for $5 by calling the United Way office at 304 624-6337. There is a $5 credit on the card so all you have to do is begin using the card to get your $5 back! WIN-WIN for United Way, Kroger and you.
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CLICK TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT KROGER CARES AND OTHER WAYS TO GIVE TO UNITED WAY.
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GIFT WRAPPING
Each year United Way volunteers wrap numerous gifts at the Meadowbrook Mall to raise funds for the campaign. Stop by the booth to have your gifts wrapped for a suggested donation of $2 per package. If you would like to help with gift wrapping this year, take a look at the United Way calendar and call Nancy Stinard at (304) 677-6306 to schedule your volunteer hours.
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West Virginia Community Action | |
Helping people.
Changing Lives.
Central West Virginia Community Action provides transportation to Medicaid patients to and from medical appointments. Transportation is wheelchair accessible both locally and out of town. Available Monday - Friday, except holidays. For mor information or to schedule, please call Lolita at (304) 622-8495, extention 20.
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