United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties

2012-2013 Campaign Presentation

What does United Way do?

United Way advances the common good by giving people the opportunities

for a better life.

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Who We Are.

• Locally governed and managed non-profit organization.

• Small paid staff, volunteer Board of Directors and large volunteer base.

• One of more than 1300 United Way Worldwide affiliates.

• The largest non-government funder of local human services.

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Changing lives and creating stronger communities by investing in:

•Education

•Income (Financial Stability)

•Health.

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The Building Blocks for a Better Life

Education

• ReadingPals – an early learning initiative

• After School Programs

• Scouting Programs

• Early Childhood Education

• Literacy, Mentoring and Tutoring

• Community Education Programs

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Income (Financial Stability)

• Free Tax Preparation

• Financial Education Classes

• Life Skills/Job Training for Disabled Citizens

• Legal Aid/Housing Preservation

• Transitional Housing Assistance

• Homeless Prevention

• Emergency Food and Shelter

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Health• Free Discount Prescription Medication Cards• Nutrition Programs for Children• Elder Services and Meals on Wheels• Health and Safety Services• Substance Abuse Treatment• Infant Hearing Screenings• Mental Health Counseling • Physical Fitness Programs • Emergency Services

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United Way Partner Agencies

• All Partner Agencies are reviewed annually through the Citizens Review Process.

• Volunteers make all funding decisions. • Partners Agencies are true partners that

work with United Way and other organizations to help create lasting change in our community

• Complete list of agencies/programs online

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United Way Initiatives• 2-1-1 - Call to Get Help or Give Help• FamilyWize – Free Prescription Drug Card

(over $1 Million saved!) • Campaign for Working Families – free tax

preparation and financial education classes

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United Way Initiatives• Volunteer Center – works with 100+

nonprofits to connect volunteers• ReadingPals – new early reading initiative• Women’s Initiatives – uniting women to

focus on women & children in need• Community Foundation – scholarships,

Food Brings Hope, Donor Advised Funds

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So much more…

• Your support helps to touch the lives of 1 out of every 3 individuals in Volusia and Flagler Counties.

• United Way works with hundreds of local nonprofits, businesses, governments and agencies to help create lasting change in our community.

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WE COULD NOT DO ANY OF IT WITHOUT PEOPLE LIKE YOU!

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HOW TO LIVE UNITED:

GIVE.•Fill out you pledge card today. •Payroll deductions make giving easy and painless. •Leadership Giving starts at 2 hours of pay per month. That’s just ½ a week!

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HOW TO LIVE UNITED:

ADVOCATE.•Tell your friends about United Way.•Become an UW Advocate Volunteer.•Like us Facebook & Twitter.

VOLUNTEER.•Opportunities listed online at UnitedWayVFC.org or dial 2-1-1

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