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Contents United Way Distributes Funds Online Auction Fundraiser Bonus Week Knights of Columbus Donates to Food Resource Center United Way Announces Staff Addition Community Food Program Fare For All

Welcome to your local United Way's June e-newsletter. This month we are happy to announce our fund distribution for the 2013-2014 campaign season, which could not be possible without YOU! Learn more in this month's e-news and, as always, thank you for your support!

- United Way St. Croix Valley Board and Staff

United Way Distributes Funds

The United Way St. Croix Valley Board of Directors recently approved the distribution of funds raised through the 2013-2014 annual fundraising campaign in Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties. United Way St. Croix Valley awarded $587,260 in grants to support more than 60 nonprofit agency programs and services.

United Way allocated the funds to create lasting impact in the categories of: Meeting Basic and Emergency Needs; Strengthening Children and Families; and Promoting Health and Independence. An additional $39,350 will go to specific agencies designated by the donors. The total funds distributed will be $626,610.

United Way's overall benefit to the community this year will be over $700,000 when food supplied by the Food Resource Center is taken into account. The Center has distributed approximately 908,000 pounds of food since opening in 2008. The food is distributed to area food pantries, shelters and senior dining sites.

Read the full press release and see the breakdown.
Thank you for your support!

Online Auction Fundraiser Bonus Week

Since we received so many great donated items this year, we wanted to make sure everyone got a chance to bid in the online auction fundraiser, so we will be relisting the items that did not sell the first time around within the next few days, along with a surprise new item donated by the United Way Board of Directors.

Items that will be available:

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa of Reno, NV 3-night stay
Four Trollhaugen lift ticket vouchers
Scrapbooking stamps from Stampin' Up!
2-night camping package from River's Edge
McDonald's sandwiches, fries and smoothie/frappe
Two sets of coupons for Miller Bros Auto Repair
Surprise new item donated by United Way Board

Stay tuned to United Way's eBay page or send an email to ksmith@unitedwaystcroix.org if you would like to be contacted directly when the items are available. Thank you to everyone who has supported this fundraiser!

Knights of Columbus Donates to Food Resource Center

Knights presenting donation to United Way

John Gushue from Knights of Columbus Council 1762 of St. Patrick Parish in Hudson presented a check for $2,500 to United Way St. Croix Valley Executive Director John Coughlin. The donation will be used to purchase food for United Way's Food Resource Center which supplies area food pantries. Food is purchased from The Emergency Foodshelf Network at below wholesale prices and comes with pallets of donated surplus food meaning a $2,500 donations will bring in about $10,000 worth of food. Coughlin has gratefully accepted the donation from the Knights for several years now.

United Way Announces Staff Addition

Resource Development Manager Jean Needham

United Way St. Croix Valley is pleased to announce that Jean Needham has joined the staff as Resource Development Manager. Her responsibilities will include the organization and implementation of the annual United Way campaign. "We are absolutely delighted to have Jean on board given her broad experience with nonprofit organizations," said United Way Executive Director John Coughlin. "She will be a great addition to our staff," he continued.

Ms. Needham, a New Richmond, Wisconsin resident, has an extensive background with nonprofit organizations including over 30 years in various management positions with Westfields Hospital in New Richmond. She is also an active volunteer currently serving as President of the New Richmond Rotary Club, Secretary of the New Richmond Community Foundation and Board Chair of The Centre in New Richmond.

Thanks for your support! Have a fun and safe 4th of July!

Community Food Program Fare For All

What: Community food program Fare For All

When: Tuesday, July 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Afton-Lakeland Elementary School, 475 St. Croix Trail S., Lakeland, MN 55043

Get your groceries for up to 40% off. There are no requirements to buy and no need to sign up in advance--the more people that buy the better for the program! They offer meat/vegetable packs and there is always free bread. For more information visit Fare For All's website.

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