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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
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From all of us here at Valley United Way, we wish you a very Merry Holiday Season and a Happy, Healthy New Year!
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Yes Valley, There is a Santa Claus!
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This December, Valley United Way's Volunteer Center and its Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) have been hard at work as Santa's little helpers! Over 75 families are going to have a great Christmas that they may not have had without the hard work and generosity of our CVC. The families selected were given to us from the Parent Child Resource Center, Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, TEAM Early Childhood, and the Valley YMCA. Each family supported, receives the winter necessities, clothes, winter coats, boots, household items, and grocery gift cards! But what would Christmas be without toys! Based off of the child's wish lists, Christmas morning they will wake up to find dolls, train sets, board games, bikes and more! Check out more pictures from Santa's Workshop (aka Valley United Way's Office) here! | |
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GE
For the second time in three years, the employees at GE have won a special award from GE Corporate for an outstanding United Way Campaign! The award was recognized at a special breakfast held at GE headquarters in Fairfield, and as if they weren't generous enough with their campaign, GE gifted the $5,000 prize to Valley United Way! We are very appreciative of the special gift and all the support received from GE. Read more about the award and the GE campaign here.
We've had many successful campaigns this year in addition to GE, and you can check them out here. | |
Year End Gifts
In this holiday season and in the spirit of giving, please consider making a gift to Valley United Way. Now is a great time to get in those last minute, tax deductible donations for the 2013 calendar year. You can make a donation by sending payment to Valley United Way at 54 Grove Street, Shelton, CT 06484, calling our office at (203) 926-9478 or making an online donation through our secure portal. |
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Special Needs Grants Announced
Several Valley agencies have received an early Christmas present in the form of grants from United Way's Special Needs Grant Program. These grants are funded from dollars designated by donors to special areas of need, and are completely separate from the annual allocations process.
This year's grants include:
Boys & Girls Club ($2,000) - After School Program at the new Seymour Clubhouse
Literacy Volunteers - ($2,000) - Free Literacy Tutoring
Parent Child Resource Center ($1,310) - Prevention Through Early Intervention
Shelton School Readiness ($1,000) - Look...a Book! program
TEAM, Inc. ($2,700) - Meal Emergency Packs
TEAM, Inc. ($1,000) - Caregivers Workshops
Valley Parish Nurse Program ($2,000) - Safe Teen Driving Program
Valley Regional Adult Education
($6,023) - Project Graduation
Valley YMCA ($3,391) - Youth & Government Program
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Corporate Cup 2014
 Click on image for preliminary information & plan for a healthier 2014!
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Financial Education Series
During 2014, Valley United way will continue its Financial Education Series begun in 2013. The schedule is still being finalized, so please visit our website for complete details as they become available. |
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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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