Here is todays:
"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give"
-Winston Churchill
Think about it!!!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Quote of the Day
Every once in a while I come across a quote that makes me think "Yeah, thats it!". So I am going to start sharing them with you.
Here is todays:
"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give"
-Winston Churchill
Think about it!!!
Here is todays:
"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give"
-Winston Churchill
Think about it!!!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Register to Vote
Don't forget to register to vote, click the Rock The Vote Icon to get yourself registered.
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Our new Leader!
We have officially named our new Executive Director, he is (drumroll please) Steve Wade! Steve is 41 and moved to the area 8 years ago from Charleston, WV, and has been with Grace Episcopal Church as their lay ministry coordinator since 2001.
Steve earned a degree in social work in 1988 from Shepherd College, now Shephered University, in West Viriginia. In his career, Steve has worked with teenage and single parents, as a hospital social worker, for a nursing home trade association, and for a festival "not dissimilar from the Cherry Festival." He says his leadership style centers on collaboration and problem-solving. "It is not a dictatorial style. It is not an authoritarian style," he said "the primary thing that I am going to do is listen."
We're all excited to have Steve come aboard and look forward to working with him.
Steve earned a degree in social work in 1988 from Shepherd College, now Shephered University, in West Viriginia. In his career, Steve has worked with teenage and single parents, as a hospital social worker, for a nursing home trade association, and for a festival "not dissimilar from the Cherry Festival." He says his leadership style centers on collaboration and problem-solving. "It is not a dictatorial style. It is not an authoritarian style," he said "the primary thing that I am going to do is listen."
We're all excited to have Steve come aboard and look forward to working with him.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Phase II
Phase II of the Challenge
We didn't do so well in the first phase of the United Way Facebook Challenge, but that is behind us now and we are on to Phase II. Phase II has a better opportunity for more United Way's to win money. In this phase not only do we need people to join our Cause but we need all the people IN the cause to start recruiting more people. So please click on this link and join us today.
Are you wondering what our Cause even is?? Give one hour...Change a Life is all about volunteering. There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities in our community, and you are sure to find something that meets your interests. Even if you only have one hour a week, or one hour a month, there is someone that could use your help.
Getting started is easy, you can call us at 231-947-3200 x 206 or you can visit us on the internet at StartHereStayNear or you can go to our Volunteer Center Matching datasbase at our Online Volunteer Matching Service. We will be happy to help you find the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
We didn't do so well in the first phase of the United Way Facebook Challenge, but that is behind us now and we are on to Phase II. Phase II has a better opportunity for more United Way's to win money. In this phase not only do we need people to join our Cause but we need all the people IN the cause to start recruiting more people. So please click on this link and join us today.
Are you wondering what our Cause even is?? Give one hour...Change a Life is all about volunteering. There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities in our community, and you are sure to find something that meets your interests. Even if you only have one hour a week, or one hour a month, there is someone that could use your help.
Getting started is easy, you can call us at 231-947-3200 x 206 or you can visit us on the internet at StartHereStayNear or you can go to our Volunteer Center Matching datasbase at our Online Volunteer Matching Service. We will be happy to help you find the perfect volunteer opportunity for you.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Thank You and Good Night!
Friday June 27th was our Executive Director, Pam Prairie's, last day with us. She is headed into the wonderful world of retirement. Pam has been with us for a little over two years and has worked very hard for United Way of Northwest Michigan, and made great strides towards improving our fund raising efforts and our over-all community presence.
Thank you Pam for all you have done!
Thank you Pam for all you have done!
Monday, June 23, 2008
United Way Facebook Challenge
The United Way Facebook Challenge has officially started. We have until June 28th to recruit as many members as possible to join our Cause that we have created on Facebook. So PLEASE click this link and join and then send to ALL of your friends to join.
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/59596
Help win $50,000 in total grants for your cause and United Way. The United Way Challenge is divided into three parts:
Part One: Invite
When: June 21, 2008 - June 28, 2008
The Cause that adds the most members wins $2,500 for their local United Way and young adult programs. Second place gets $1,500 and third gets $1,000.
Part Two: Mobilize
When: June 29, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Causes with the most activity will split $10,000 in grants for their United Way. Details to be announced.
Part Three: Activate
When: September 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
The causes with the top Day of Action events will split $35,000 in grants for their United Way. Details to be announced.
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/59596
Help win $50,000 in total grants for your cause and United Way. The United Way Challenge is divided into three parts:
Part One: Invite
When: June 21, 2008 - June 28, 2008
The Cause that adds the most members wins $2,500 for their local United Way and young adult programs. Second place gets $1,500 and third gets $1,000.
Part Two: Mobilize
When: June 29, 2008 - August 31, 2008
Causes with the most activity will split $10,000 in grants for their United Way. Details to be announced.
Part Three: Activate
When: September 1, 2008 - October 31, 2008
The causes with the top Day of Action events will split $35,000 in grants for their United Way. Details to be announced.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Flood Recovery Fund Established
UNITED WAY 2008 MIDWEST FLOOD RECOVERY FUND ESTABLISHED
Funds Will Support Long-Term Recovery Efforts in States Devastated By Recent Floods
Alexandria, VA (June 16, 2008) — United Way today announced the creation of the United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund to support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts throughout the Midwest states that have been devastated by the recent floods. Seven states have been severely impacted, with thousands of people evacuated and untold destruction to homes and businesses.
“United Way is committed to the mid- and long-term needs of the communities affected by this disaster,” said Brian A. Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way. “We intend to be a constant and very visible partner to the individuals and families of this region in their efforts to rebuild their lives.”
The focus of the United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund will be to support the rebuilding of lives and communities. Projects may include ensuring quality education, improving the financial stability of those affected and improving access to health care, including mental health services for those affected by the tragedy. United Ways throughout the affected states will work together, and with community partners and volunteers, to develop strategies to address the long term needs of the communities affected.
United Way also takes a leadership role in ensuring the strength of 2-1-1, a three-digit number that can be dialed for people who need services or for those who want to offer help. Thousands of people in the region are getting connected with the services they need through 2-1-1, such as finding temporary shelter. 2-1-1 provides an invaluable service in times of crisis, providing maximum community access to critical resources and information to help reduce the harmful effects of the disaster.
United Way’s community partnerships will be critical to the long-term recovery efforts. United Way is a member of both the Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN), formed to coordinate relief efforts in the wake of natural disasters, and the Major Relief Agency Consortium (MRAC) co-chaired by American Red Cross and United Way. Within this network, the initial response to disasters is led by the American Red Cross while United Way takes the lead in long-term recovery. Red Cross and United Way are joined by partners such as Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), Alliance of Information and Referral System (AIRS), Salvation Army, FEMA and many others in this critical work.
People who live in the region and want to volunteer to help with flood relief efforts are being encouraged to register at the United Way of Central Iowa's Web site, www.unitedwaydm.org, or to call 2-1-1. United Ways in the Midwest are not looking for volunteers from outside the region at this time.
Financial donations can be made by credit card online at www.liveunited.org, or by phone at 1-866-404-5826. Checks can be mailed to United Way, c/o One World Communications, 5195 Hamstead Village Way, Suite 135, New Albany, OH 43054. Checks should be made out to United eWay and include "United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund" on the memo line. Questions about the fund can be directed to 1-866-404-5826.
Funds Will Support Long-Term Recovery Efforts in States Devastated By Recent Floods
Alexandria, VA (June 16, 2008) — United Way today announced the creation of the United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund to support long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts throughout the Midwest states that have been devastated by the recent floods. Seven states have been severely impacted, with thousands of people evacuated and untold destruction to homes and businesses.
“United Way is committed to the mid- and long-term needs of the communities affected by this disaster,” said Brian A. Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way. “We intend to be a constant and very visible partner to the individuals and families of this region in their efforts to rebuild their lives.”
The focus of the United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund will be to support the rebuilding of lives and communities. Projects may include ensuring quality education, improving the financial stability of those affected and improving access to health care, including mental health services for those affected by the tragedy. United Ways throughout the affected states will work together, and with community partners and volunteers, to develop strategies to address the long term needs of the communities affected.
United Way also takes a leadership role in ensuring the strength of 2-1-1, a three-digit number that can be dialed for people who need services or for those who want to offer help. Thousands of people in the region are getting connected with the services they need through 2-1-1, such as finding temporary shelter. 2-1-1 provides an invaluable service in times of crisis, providing maximum community access to critical resources and information to help reduce the harmful effects of the disaster.
United Way’s community partnerships will be critical to the long-term recovery efforts. United Way is a member of both the Coordinated Assistance Network (CAN), formed to coordinate relief efforts in the wake of natural disasters, and the Major Relief Agency Consortium (MRAC) co-chaired by American Red Cross and United Way. Within this network, the initial response to disasters is led by the American Red Cross while United Way takes the lead in long-term recovery. Red Cross and United Way are joined by partners such as Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), Alliance of Information and Referral System (AIRS), Salvation Army, FEMA and many others in this critical work.
People who live in the region and want to volunteer to help with flood relief efforts are being encouraged to register at the United Way of Central Iowa's Web site, www.unitedwaydm.org, or to call 2-1-1. United Ways in the Midwest are not looking for volunteers from outside the region at this time.
Financial donations can be made by credit card online at www.liveunited.org, or by phone at 1-866-404-5826. Checks can be mailed to United Way, c/o One World Communications, 5195 Hamstead Village Way, Suite 135, New Albany, OH 43054. Checks should be made out to United eWay and include "United Way 2008 Midwest Flood Recovery Fund" on the memo line. Questions about the fund can be directed to 1-866-404-5826.
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