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Friday, April 17, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
$325K in Grants Awarded
Last week the United Way's Board of Directors unanimously accepted the recommendations of the Citizen Action Team (CAT) and committed $325,000 in funds to 33 different agencies in the five county area served by United Way of Northwest Michigan.
There are several things you should know about this year's program and services grants:
33 agencies were funded this year as opposed to 14 last year.
There was $325,000 awarded this year - an increase of $125,000 over last year.
Here are the number of funded agencies at work in each of the following counties:
Antrim 22
Benzie 20
Grand Traverse 25
Kalkaska 22
Leelanau 22
This year's Citizen Action Team (CAT) read dozens of applications and spent two full days interviewing representatives from the requesting agencies. It is this team that decides who is funded and how much they will receive. They are volunteers who take time away from their jobs and families to determine how these funds can best be invested into our community and to create a safety net of services. The time they contributed to the process is valued at over $10,000!
Most important you need to know these gifts come from you. All of the thanks and appreciation does not belong to the United Way but to those of you who generously contribute to the campaign. On behalf of the thousands of people who will be served by these programs, thank you.
There are several things you should know about this year's program and services grants:
33 agencies were funded this year as opposed to 14 last year.
There was $325,000 awarded this year - an increase of $125,000 over last year.
Here are the number of funded agencies at work in each of the following counties:
Antrim 22
Benzie 20
Grand Traverse 25
Kalkaska 22
Leelanau 22
This year's Citizen Action Team (CAT) read dozens of applications and spent two full days interviewing representatives from the requesting agencies. It is this team that decides who is funded and how much they will receive. They are volunteers who take time away from their jobs and families to determine how these funds can best be invested into our community and to create a safety net of services. The time they contributed to the process is valued at over $10,000!
Most important you need to know these gifts come from you. All of the thanks and appreciation does not belong to the United Way but to those of you who generously contribute to the campaign. On behalf of the thousands of people who will be served by these programs, thank you.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Accepting donations
We had 36 agencies apply for grants from us totalling over $600,000.00. We had $320,000.00 to award to them. Every grant application we received was a good solid program and they all serve growing needs in your community. Help us help more nonprofit agencies, give through United Way of Northwest Michigan, your donation, no matter how big or how small, will be put to good use in your community.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Sara Lee continues generous giving
Article from the Traverse City Record Eagle
TRAVERSE CITY -- United Way of Northwest Michigan received a boost to its campaign from Sara Lee Bakery, Traverse City. Through employee pledges and support from the Sara Lee Foundation, United Way received donations totaling more than $60,000.
In addition to the company's monetary contributions, Sara Lee employees have volunteered their time and talents for many years through the United Way Day of Caring.
TRAVERSE CITY -- United Way of Northwest Michigan received a boost to its campaign from Sara Lee Bakery, Traverse City. Through employee pledges and support from the Sara Lee Foundation, United Way received donations totaling more than $60,000.
In addition to the company's monetary contributions, Sara Lee employees have volunteered their time and talents for many years through the United Way Day of Caring.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Our Knitters are Famous!
Vic McCarty and Local Edition did a story on our little knitting group. Check it out... Local Edition
Want to join us? Call Michelle 947-3200 x 201 or email michelleg@unitedwaynwmi.org
Want to join us? Call Michelle 947-3200 x 201 or email michelleg@unitedwaynwmi.org
Thursday, March 19, 2009
April Opportunities...
Looking for something fun to do in April? Here's a quick list of some volunteer opportunities, if you're interested in any of them give Mari a call 947-3200 x 206.
April 3-5 Flower & Garden Show for Habitat for Humanity
call Carrie at 941-4663 or habitatgtr@charterinternet.com
April 18 - Goodwill "Run for Shelter" 9:00 am Willow Hill Elementary School
www.runforsheltertc.com or email info@runforsheltertc.com
April (possibly third Saturday near Earth Day) - Tart Trails Work Bees
contact: Missy Luyk 941-4300 or missy@traversetrails.org
April 19 - Great Lakes Children's Musseum Annual Gala Fundraiser
contact: Emily Huntoon 932-4526 or ehuntoon@glcm.org
April 19 - Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Fresh Food Partnership at the Hagerty Center. Call 929-3696
Alliance for the Great Lakes is looking for teams to adopt a beach www.greatlakes.org
Habitat ReStore needs donations and will pick them up for FREE!
944-1182
April 25 - Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy preserve clean-up for at Arcadia Dunes Preserve in Benzie County.
contact Rolf at 929-7911 or rolf@gtrlc.org
April 25 - Traverse City Earth Day Parade. Help build the 2009 Parade!
contact Mari at 947-3200 x 206 or mari@unitedwaynwmi.org
April 3-5 Flower & Garden Show for Habitat for Humanity
call Carrie at 941-4663 or habitatgtr@charterinternet.com
April 18 - Goodwill "Run for Shelter" 9:00 am Willow Hill Elementary School
www.runforsheltertc.com or email info@runforsheltertc.com
April (possibly third Saturday near Earth Day) - Tart Trails Work Bees
contact: Missy Luyk 941-4300 or missy@traversetrails.org
April 19 - Great Lakes Children's Musseum Annual Gala Fundraiser
contact: Emily Huntoon 932-4526 or ehuntoon@glcm.org
April 19 - Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Fresh Food Partnership at the Hagerty Center. Call 929-3696
Alliance for the Great Lakes is looking for teams to adopt a beach www.greatlakes.org
Habitat ReStore needs donations and will pick them up for FREE!
944-1182
April 25 - Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy preserve clean-up for at Arcadia Dunes Preserve in Benzie County.
contact Rolf at 929-7911 or rolf@gtrlc.org
April 25 - Traverse City Earth Day Parade. Help build the 2009 Parade!
contact Mari at 947-3200 x 206 or mari@unitedwaynwmi.org
Monday, March 16, 2009
Give Them A Lift!
Can you transport a senior to a doctor's appointment?
RSVP is a volunteering program for those 55 and better. It offers several benefits including the opportunity to help seniors in need. Currently, there is a particular need for volunteers in Leelanau, Kalkaska and Grand Traverse counties to help our elderly who cannot manage public transportation get to their doctor's appointments. Other stops such as the pharmacy may also be required. Can you lend a helping hand and a ride to one of our elderly in need? Give Susan McQuaid a call at 947-3200 Ext. 205. The need is great - we look forward to connecting with you.
The need is huge! We can connect you!
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