2011 UWSC Campaign Brochure
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Transcript of 2011 UWSC Campaign Brochure
United Way of Saginaw County 100 S. Jefferson Ave., 3rd Floor
Saginaw, MI 48607
Phone: (989) 755-0505Fax: (989) 755-2158
Website: www.UnitedWaySaginaw.orgTo Volunteer: www.GOvolunteerNOW.org
When you support United Way of Saginaw County,
You help more than one person or one issue.United Way is the collective powerof all of usworking together.
of Saginaw County
g i v e
Whether you give through a workplace campaign, write a check or donate online,
giving to United Way is the most powerful way to invest in Saginaw County. Your
contribution will have a direct impact on the local community. It is combined with others to leverage greater local, state and federal dollars for OUR community
creating even stronger impact.
a d v oca t e
You can make change happen with your voice. Get informed. Tell your friends about United Way. Join us on Facebook. Advocate for OUR community. United Way of
Saginaw County needs passionate people who are dedicated to making a difference.
Sign up for e-newsletters to stay informed at www.UnitedWaySaginaw.org.
V olunt e e r
Volunteers make a difference right here in Saginaw County. Whether you sign up to volunteer as an individual, with a group or
employee team, or as a family - volunteering is a connection to OUR community.
There are many nonprofit organizations that welcome volunteers and involve them in
fulfilling their mission and reaching their goals. Visit www.GOvolunteerNOW.org to see
the wide variety of ways to get involved. This is a great way to see your United Way
contributions at work.
Reach out a hand to one and influence
the condition of all.Give at your office.
Organize a food drive.Volunteer an hour.
Donate online. That’s what it means to
LIVE UNITED.
The need is GREAT.Your ability to
make a difference is GREATER. Live United.
this is OUR COMMUNITY.
of Saginaw County
Addressing Basic NeedsProvides temporary emergency assistance for
individuals on their journey to self-sufficiency.
Developing Youth Guides and supports youth in becoming responsible
community members.
Promoting Health Restores health and well-being so individuals
function productively in the community.
Strengthening Families Ensures a safe and nurturing environment so all
family members can thrive.
Community Impact Program Testimonial: Project Independence“Finally got to get out of my home after two years. I cried when I got to be in my wheel-chair and go outside to enjoy the air. They (the volunteers)
were a true blessing.”
Community Impact Program Testimonial:
Imagination Library
“Reading to children at a very early age provides
positive, language-rich learning experiences to
influence good brain development.
Imagination Library gives families the tools to
nurture literacy in the home.” ~Rich Vantol, Saginaw ISD
Community Impact Program Testimonial: AmeriCorps
“As an AmeriCorps site supervisor, I am pleased to be part of the AmeriCorps program. With the program’s help, we were able to open a new after school program in a local elementary
school. It’s amazing what can happen
when Americans of all backgrounds are engaged in service. The AmeriCorps members bring this dedication and
commitment to our area.” ~Mindy McNally, Saginaw YMCA
Community Impact Program Success:
Project HOME
Vanessa, a 22 year old mother of an infant and
toddler, was staying in a hotel when she called
Project HOME. When she had no place to go and
no money left for another night at the hotel,
Vanessa contacted Project HOME. With only
$750 in assistance, the program was able to
rapidly re-house her in February 2011.
She now has a full time job, a car and her family
has remained stably housed.
Partnering Program Testimonial:
Salvation Army - Emergency Services Program
“I’m glad you offer in-home services. We usually
don’t have gas money, have only one car and I am
the only driver. It was much appreciated that they
(Salvation Army staff) came to the house through
the Rural Outreach Program.”
~Program Recipient
Partnering Program Testimonial: READ Association - Youth Literacy Mentor Program
“Seeing the smiles on their little faces when I pick them up in their classroom to go to the READ room is priceless. It
really shows the joy of reading.”
Partnering Program Fact:
Catholic Family Service - Individual,
Marital & Family Counseling
“Through pre- and post-assessment 85%
of counseling clientele report a
positive improvement in their situations.”
~Client Evaluation
Partnering Program Fact: American Red Cross - Service to the Armed Forces
The American Red Cross is a caring and consistent link for military members and their families that is just a phone call away in the event of a crisis.
Funding is allocated to the following agencies to assist them in providing programs focused on addressing basic needs:
United Way provides three community impact programs designed to help address basic needs:
- American Red Cross- First Ward Community Center- Food Bank of Eastern Michigan- Good Neighbors Mission- Hidden Harvest- Neighborhood House- Salvation Army- Youth Protection Council (2 programs)
- Holiday Wish List- VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program- Project Independence
~Frances Louchart, Homeowner
- Big Brothers/Big Sisters- First Ward Community Center- Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan- Lake Huron Area Council Boy Scouts of America- Neighborhood House- READ Association- SVRC Industries, Inc.- YMCA (3 programs)- Youth Protection Council (2 programs)
- American Red Cross- Catholic Family Service- Child & Family Services (2 programs)- Special Needs Vision Clinic
- American Red Cross- CAN Council of Saginaw County- First Ward Community Center- Neighborhood House- SVRC Industries, Inc.- Underground Railroad
The following agencies receive funding to assist them in providing programs focused on developing youth:
~Teresa Pruden, READ Mentor
United Way provides three community impact programs designed to help develop youth:
- Imagination Library- Volunteer START (Students Toward A Responsible Tomorrow) - Youth Service Days
The following agencies receive funding to assist them in providing programs focused on strengthening families:Funding is allocateded to the following agencies to assist
them in providing programs focused on promoting health:
United Way provides one community impact program designed to help promote health:
- AmeriCorps
United Way provides one community impact program designed to help strengthen families:
- Project HOME