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Valley United Way needs your help. Each month you receive our newsletter with stories from all across our community. These stories highlight:
- The successes from our partner agencies
- Our collaborations with community organizations to host Corporate Cup, Leadership Greater Valley and Labor Rapid Response
- The volunteer projects made available to companies looking to lend a hand put together from the hard work of our Volunteer Center and Corporate Volunteer Council
- Our tremendous youth leaders giving back to the community and growing to become future leaders of our Valley.
These stories represent what Valley United Way is all about, who we are, and what we do. Donors make our work possible; we can't continue without your support. If you have not made your donation this year, or think you may be able to give just a little bit more, please do. We are looking to raise $1,050,000 by the end of 2013. In the spring these funds will be allocated to our 25 partner agencies that are helping prepare our youth for success, who are ensuring that all Valley residents have access to basic needs, to step in during times of crisis, and to help strengthen our Valley families. These funds will allow our Corporate Volunteer Council to continue organizing projects like Back to School Clothes for Kids and Harvest House, will help make certain that we can take on another class of Youth Leaders, to run the High School Volunteer Council, and to create a better life for all those living and working in the Valley.
Please help by making a gift to Valley United Way's Annual Community Campaign. You can give online by following this link, you can print out a donation card here and mail it to us at 54 Grove Street, Shelton, CT 06484 or you can call us at (203) 926-9478 and we will process a credit card over the phone. Please don't let us down; our community is counting on you!
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The Board of Directors at Valley United Way is very pleased to announce the first grants under the new Special Issues Grant Program. Earlier this year, the Board identified early childhood education as an especially important issue in the Valley and set aside $25,000 for programs designed to have an impact on the issue. Requests from several Valley groups were received, and after a thorough review by the Allocations Committee, the Board has awarded three grants.
Find out who they are by clicking here
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Valley United Way is now accepting applications for its Special Needs Grant program for 2013-2014,designed to provide funding for agency programs not funded through the normal budget. Due November 30th. During the last 10 years, over $325,000 has been distributed through these smaller grants which are based upon areas of need designated by donors. Call United Way directly for more information.
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"Fun"raising in the Valley
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Energizer Personal Care-
Energizer wrapped up their employee campaign Thursday with a cupcake party! Any employee who turned in their donation form was able to take a break from the work day to go and enjoy a delicious treat and socialize.Energizer has once again taken the #1 spot being the highest fundraising company for Valley United Way so far... Click here for to learn how they did it
Hubbell Incorporated -
In October, Hubbell kicked off their campaign with an all staff Fall Cider & Donuts party and ended with a Halloween costume contest. Click here to learn about their campaign and special guest speaker Freddy Dapp, Teen Club Member of the Boys & Girls Club Shelton.
Better Packages -
Last year Better Packages had over 93% participation rate on their Valley United Way campaign. Will they break their record? Learn more here
Basement Systems -
Basement Systems kicked off their campaign with a crock-pot cook-off, challenging employees to test their culinary skills while giving back to Valley United Way
To learn more about Basement Systems and other company campaigns click here
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Family Financial Education Series
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Valley United Way has begun a periodic series of free workshops and seminars designed to help individuals and families with financial planning. United Way is partnering with leading experts in all areas of economic importance to provide the series.
The series started with sessions on Financial Planning and Smart Moves for '20's and '30's in October in partnership with Barnum Financial Services. A third session on estate Planning with Attorney Tom Sutnik will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at United Way (see side bar).
Another very special program to help people understand the new Access Health CT insurance plan, will be held twice on December 3 at United Way. Programs will be presented at noon and again at 5:30. Refreshments will be provided, but participants must register in advance by using our online system here, or by calling (203 926-9478) or e-mailing United Way.  Newtown Savings Bank is one of the sponsors for the programs.
Learn more about the entire series here.
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In-person Assistance for Access Health CT
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 Valley United Way will be hosting Maggie Sessa, In Person Assister with Access Health CT, to assist people with the new health insurance plans being offered through Access Health CT. Maggie is an RN working with Community Outreach & Parish Nursing at Griffin Hospital and is a Certified In-Person Assister with Access health CT.
Appointments are recommended. Click here for more information.
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Estate Planning - Tuesday
Attorney Tom Sutnik will be presenting a session on Estate Planning as part of United Way's Family Financial Education Series. The session will be held tomorrow (Nov. 19) at Valley United Way. Click here to make a reservation.
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 Treasured Time Presents: "Giving The Gift of Moments" 1st Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza!
In partnership with Valley United Way and Molto Bene, Italian American Kitchen
Thursday November 21st 5-9 PM
Molto Bene 557 Wakelee Ave, Ansonia (203) 735-6417
Come do all your holiday shopping in one place, in one night, while giving back to a great cause. Over 40 specialty vendors!
Lots of great prizes to win from our special holiday auction!
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Festival of Trees
 Wesley Village
Long Hill Avenue
Shelton
Saturday & Sunday
November 23 & 24
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Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race
The 12th Annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race is sold out! United Way President & C.O.O. Jack Walsh is one of the founders of this Valley tradition which has contributed over $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Club. Even if you can't run this year, you can be part of the fun by volunteering - or simply coming out to cheer the runners on! Click here for more information about this fantastic annual event.
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 Is your organization prepared for a disaster? We were all tested by weather disasters in the last year, and the American Red Cross has a great website to help you evaluate your preparedness and to develop an effective plan. Simply visit the Ready Rating website to see all that you can do to prepare.
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Corporate Cup 2014
 Click on image for preliminary information
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Did you know that in addition to annual giving, Valley United Way also accepts planned gifts and bequests? Please consider endowing your giving in your estate planning with a gift to United Way's Heritage Fund. |
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