Monday, November 17, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Volunteer... Volunteer... Volunteer
The numbers are in for the third quarter of the year. There are 431 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP volunteers are 55 and better) volunteers in our data base who have given 8,029 hours to our nonprofits in Northwest Michigan! Great work!
The NW Michigan Food Coalition needs your help more than ever this year. Thanksgiving baskets are being prepared for the ever-growing number of families seeking help. Can you help? Check with your closest food bank to see what part you can play in disarming the growing crisis of hunger in Northwest Michigan. Join the 431 RSVP volunteers who are making a difference in our community!
The NW Michigan Food Coalition needs your help more than ever this year. Thanksgiving baskets are being prepared for the ever-growing number of families seeking help. Can you help? Check with your closest food bank to see what part you can play in disarming the growing crisis of hunger in Northwest Michigan. Join the 431 RSVP volunteers who are making a difference in our community!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
We're going to be on TV!!
The United Way of Northwest Michigan's Volunteer Center is producing a new monthly television show on Up North 2 called "Giving Back...NWMI Style". Hosted by Susan McQuaid, the Center's Director, the show will look at volunteerism, nonprofits and philanthropy in Northwest Michigan.
The show will also highlight volunteers in the five county area, feature a community calendar of events, premiere videos about volunteering, and give you down to earth information and education on what's going on and how you can give back! The premiere of "Giving Back...NWMI Style", is Monday, November 17 at 7:00 pm. It will air again on Friday, November 21 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, November 23 at 7:00 pm.
The first show will take a look into the Volunteer Center at the United Way with guests Steven Wade, Executive Director, United Way of Northwest Michigan and Mari von Walthausen, Assistant Director of the Volunteer Center. It will teach you everything you ever need to know about volunteerism (or almost), show you the winning entries of our first ever "Live United" video contest, and give you some ideas on how you can give back this holiday season. Have an idea for a show, contact susan@unitedwaynwmi.org.
The show will also highlight volunteers in the five county area, feature a community calendar of events, premiere videos about volunteering, and give you down to earth information and education on what's going on and how you can give back! The premiere of "Giving Back...NWMI Style", is Monday, November 17 at 7:00 pm. It will air again on Friday, November 21 at 9:00 pm and Sunday, November 23 at 7:00 pm.
The first show will take a look into the Volunteer Center at the United Way with guests Steven Wade, Executive Director, United Way of Northwest Michigan and Mari von Walthausen, Assistant Director of the Volunteer Center. It will teach you everything you ever need to know about volunteerism (or almost), show you the winning entries of our first ever "Live United" video contest, and give you some ideas on how you can give back this holiday season. Have an idea for a show, contact susan@unitedwaynwmi.org.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Campaign Update
The Annual Giving Campaign is off to a phenomenal start with the help of many local workplace campaigns. Meijer blew the top off their campaign thermometer by reaching 147% of the store's $16,057 goal. The United Parcel Service has exceeded its employee and special events goal by 14.8 percent. Sara Lee Corporation’s Traverse City Bakery Facility raised 98% of the $40,000 goal within the first day of their campaign. Munson Healthcare reached an astonishing $45,000 one week into their campaign, on track to surpass their 2007 goal of $70,000.
"Munson Healthcare has a strong tradition of supporting its communities," said Amy Tennis, Munson's Director of Benefits and co-chair of the organization's Live United Campaign. "Our first week's response reflects the generous hearts of employees who understand that United Way funds go directly to help those who live in our neighborhoods."
The need for social services and the generosity of the community is greater than ever before. We encourage you to be an everyday hero; GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER. Give what you are able, volunteer your time and talents and advocate the LIVE UNITED message to your family, friends and neighbors.
Please visit the United Way website at http://www.unitedwaynwmi.org/ or call 947-3200 to host a workplace campaign, become an individual contributor or browse opportunities to volunteer throughout the community.
"Munson Healthcare has a strong tradition of supporting its communities," said Amy Tennis, Munson's Director of Benefits and co-chair of the organization's Live United Campaign. "Our first week's response reflects the generous hearts of employees who understand that United Way funds go directly to help those who live in our neighborhoods."
The need for social services and the generosity of the community is greater than ever before. We encourage you to be an everyday hero; GIVE, ADVOCATE and VOLUNTEER. Give what you are able, volunteer your time and talents and advocate the LIVE UNITED message to your family, friends and neighbors.
Please visit the United Way website at http://www.unitedwaynwmi.org/ or call 947-3200 to host a workplace campaign, become an individual contributor or browse opportunities to volunteer throughout the community.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Volunteer Center
Volunteer Center
Survey says……….the 13th annual Day of Caring was a huge success! 130 teams of volunteers adopted 38 different Northwest Michigan non-profit agencies and organizations, giving back and enjoying themselves along the way.
Holding the event at the City Opera House was a hit. The Traverse City Central High School marching band and cheerleaders were riveting. Model A ford pickups held locally grown treats to feed us all, everyone contributing generously to our regional food drive and the sun coming up on a perfect day all made for an inspiring picture of a caring community, gathering together to do a day of service.
Go to www.unitedwaynwmi.org and click on the Volunteer Center Day of Caring to view lots of great pictures from the day. The winners of the survey drawing were: Emily Arbut from the Young Professionals Group, Julie Rice from Fawcett/Dopke Insurance Agency, Inc. and Wayne Wahr from Morse Moving and Storage, congratulations! Thank you to all who participated in or supported Day of Caring. We look forward to working with you connecting nonprofit and volunteers all year long!
Survey says……….the 13th annual Day of Caring was a huge success! 130 teams of volunteers adopted 38 different Northwest Michigan non-profit agencies and organizations, giving back and enjoying themselves along the way.
Holding the event at the City Opera House was a hit. The Traverse City Central High School marching band and cheerleaders were riveting. Model A ford pickups held locally grown treats to feed us all, everyone contributing generously to our regional food drive and the sun coming up on a perfect day all made for an inspiring picture of a caring community, gathering together to do a day of service.
Go to www.unitedwaynwmi.org and click on the Volunteer Center Day of Caring to view lots of great pictures from the day. The winners of the survey drawing were: Emily Arbut from the Young Professionals Group, Julie Rice from Fawcett/Dopke Insurance Agency, Inc. and Wayne Wahr from Morse Moving and Storage, congratulations! Thank you to all who participated in or supported Day of Caring. We look forward to working with you connecting nonprofit and volunteers all year long!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Annual Giving Campaigns
Each year, beginning in September, United Way of Northwest Michigan runs its annual giving campaign.
Conducting a workplace campaign has become the traditional way many local businesses, government and nonprofits in our community offer their support. Encouraging philanthropy and providing employees with a way to contribute to the community in which they live and work.
United Way is great for business too. That’s because United Way helps build a strong and thriving community, making it easier to attract and retain employees and business opportunities. Running a campaign in your workplace to support United Way’s Community Fund helps build strong teams, boosts morale, and unites employees. Employees take pride in organizations that demonstrate social responsibility.
Let us help plan and implement a campaign at your workplace.
For more information about hosting a United Way campaign, please call 947-3200 Ext. 204 or email michellek@unitedwaynwmi.org.
Conducting a workplace campaign has become the traditional way many local businesses, government and nonprofits in our community offer their support. Encouraging philanthropy and providing employees with a way to contribute to the community in which they live and work.
United Way is great for business too. That’s because United Way helps build a strong and thriving community, making it easier to attract and retain employees and business opportunities. Running a campaign in your workplace to support United Way’s Community Fund helps build strong teams, boosts morale, and unites employees. Employees take pride in organizations that demonstrate social responsibility.
Let us help plan and implement a campaign at your workplace.
For more information about hosting a United Way campaign, please call 947-3200 Ext. 204 or email michellek@unitedwaynwmi.org.
Monday, October 27, 2008
From our Executive Director, Steve Wade
By now most of you have encountered the United Way’s new slogan “Live United”. Whether on a billboard, a t-shirt or on a television ad the Live United theme is spreading. Live United pass all the tests of a good phrase: It’s simple, catchy and easy to remember but what does it mean to live united? To me it means that we are a part of something bigger than ourselves.
Ubuntu is a word rooted in African spirituality which literally translated means, “I am, because we are”. It means we are all connected. We cannot be ourselves without community. Education, income, and health are always lived out among others and an individual’s well being is interdependent on the well being of others.
I hope you will take a few minutes to consider this concept. Discuss it with those who matter in your life. Ask yourself what it means to you and then ask, “How can I Live United?” For more information about the United Way and for ideas about how to Live United visit our website www.unitedwaynwmi.org or call the United Way of Northwest Michigan 231.947.3200.
Ubuntu is a word rooted in African spirituality which literally translated means, “I am, because we are”. It means we are all connected. We cannot be ourselves without community. Education, income, and health are always lived out among others and an individual’s well being is interdependent on the well being of others.
I hope you will take a few minutes to consider this concept. Discuss it with those who matter in your life. Ask yourself what it means to you and then ask, “How can I Live United?” For more information about the United Way and for ideas about how to Live United visit our website www.unitedwaynwmi.org or call the United Way of Northwest Michigan 231.947.3200.
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