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The Cushman & Wakefield-arranged Transaction will bring 1,400 Jobs under one Roof in Florham Park

$2 million Grant from Walmart Opens Doors for 60 Dress for Success Affiliates, New Program Helps Underprivileged Women from Job Search to Self Sufficiency.

If we improve schools, we improve communities. If we improve communities, we improve schools. This is a key finding in United Way of San Diego County’s education report released today.

United Way of St. Joseph County encourages community members to donate non-perishable items (canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, dish soap, shampoo, etc.) to the National Associaton of Letter Carriers' food drive, Saturday May 14th, 2011.

In Recognition of ESEP’s “Outstanding Dedication”

United Way of St. Joseph County is proud to partner with The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations to host a Workers Memorial Service from 1:30–2:15 pm and Safety Sunday Event from 12:30–4:00 pm on May 1, 2011.

United Way 2-1-1 just launched its new Regional website, www.myuw211.org, in collaboration with Group 7even.

On March 10, 2011, several United Way pieces created by Group 7even won awards at the Indiana Association of United Ways GEM (Golden Excellence in Media) Awards.

United Way 2-1-1 has launched a new Regional website, www.myuw211.org. In addition to call capabilities, Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall & St. Joseph County will now be able to access a new, larger database through chat & search.

Manufacturer's Donations Give School Children A Warm And Happy Holiday

Governor Mitch Daniels has proclaimed February 11, 2010 as an official Indiana 2-1-1 Day. He invites all citizens to duly note this occasion. Celebrate by spreading the word about 2-1-1!

United Way of San Diego County commemorates 90th Anniversary with "Home Again" photo installation at NBC Plaza Downtown from February 10 to 28

Comedian Bill Engvall will be making a private appearance at CJ’s Sports Bar inside Mel’s Lone Star Lanes on February 17, 2011. This special appearance benefits the United Way of Williamson County.

Saturday, January 29th is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day. Celebrate by scheduling an appointment with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance).

United Way of St. Joseph County will be holding their Annual Board Meeting on February 17, 2011 at 8 a.m. at Crowe Horwath in South Bend.

Families and small businesses in crisis can no longer be abandoned.

Home Again, United Way’s campaign to involve the community in ending chronic homelessness* in San Diego County, has announced St. Vincent de Paul Village Inc to manage and oversee Project 25, Home Again’s Frequent User Initiative.

United Way 2-1-1, a referral and information service for human, health, and social services, continues to distribute Family Wize prescription discount cards. The cards provide a great resource for those in need looking for prescription assistance.

When the United Way and Zimbrick work together, great things happen! This time around, Zimbrick turns to the United Way's Business Volunteer Network for assistance launching their volunteer group.

Starting January 4th, individuals who meet the required qualifications can have their taxes prepared by an IRS-certified VITA/TCE Volunteer Preparer at one of the many VITA sites throughout St. Joseph, Marshall, Kosciusko and Elkhart Counties.

As a gift this holiday season, Humanitarian Resource Institute and the the Arts Integration Into Education Initiative is offering a free MP3 of the "The American Way."

This week, the United Way of Burlington County announced Deb Wolff of Family Service as the winner of a brand new 2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan SE sponsored by Holman Enterprises.

As a gift from the Arts Integration Into Education Initiative, we are providing a free MP3 of the "The American Way" soundtrack, this holiday season.

Locally and nationally, United Way and several generous corporate partners have created opportunities for consumers to give back to their communities through holiday gifts.

People Gotta Eat and Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry have arranged a reduced rate for processing of donated deer. For a $50 donation, people can secure a deer, or approximately 200 meals, for a People Gotta Eat food pantry.

Over the past 17 months, 177 chronically homeless San Diegans found a place they can call home – permanently. Thousands more have received medical care and other supportive services. As a result, the public saved hundreds of thousands of dollars.

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas (UWMD) Tocqueville Society Ruth Sharp Altshuler Circle began celebrating its 25th anniversary at a cocktail reception on October 27th at the top floor of Hunt Consolidated, Inc.

United Way of St. Joseph County would like to show its appreciation for its company sponsors, donors, employee campaign managers, volunteers, & advocates. As a thank you for their support, United Way launched a new "Leadership Blog" on its website.

As winter approaches and the temperature decreases, the volume of need increases throughout St. Joseph County. Fortunately, United Way's 211 Information & Referral Service is here to help.

Money Smart Week, October 16-23, is a program of the Federal Reserve that promotes financial literacy and wellness.  A series of free classes are designed to help people better manage their personal finances and investments.

Rex Photobooth Company and Capital Area United Way team up to raise money during Shaken or Stirred events.

United Way of St. Joseph County’s Initiative, People Gotta Eat, successfully raised $80,000, which was matched by anonymous donors. At this time, People Gotta Eat will be distributing $150,000 to its participating pantries.

On Friday, October 8, United Way of St. Joseph County is hosting a "UW Rally" to kick off its 2010 Campaign from 5-7 p.m. with a Pep Rally at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.

United Way of St. Joseph County it requesting its fellow community members to make an impact in St. Joseph County by becoming an IRS-Certified VITA/TCE Volunteer Preparer.

United Way 2-1-1 distributes discount prescription cards for those in need who do not have prescription insurance. These cards save people 20-50% off the cost of prescriptions.

Join Mayor Jerry Sanders, United Way President & CEO Doug Sawyer, partner organizations, donors, volunteers and those assisted by UWSD funding on Sept. 21 as they kickoff the nonprofit’s year-long 90th anniversary celebration at Liberty Station.

JK Harris & Company participated in United Way’s nationwide Day of Caring event, a day set apart that allows organizations to provide manpower, tools and donations to other organizations in need of assistance.

Measure A would secure funding for the Healthy Kids program, which makes health coverage available to children in Santa Clara County. Launched in 2001, it was the nation’s first universal children’s health insurance program.

Thanks to the generous support of the St. Joseph County community, the 2009 United Way annual campaign raised over $3 million. In turn, United Way leveraged nearly $6 million in impact by generating additional revenue and savings.

C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. and its family of companies has announced that employee contributions to the 2010 United Way campaign have once again exceeded past records.

Home Again, United Way of San Diego County’s public engagement campaign to end chronic homelessness, announced “Project 25." The "Frequent User" initiative seeks qualified non-profits to provide permanent housing to 25 chronically homeless.

Growing Great Dads: United Way of San Diego County Announces Funding to Empower Fathers

United Way's Credit Coaching pilot program supports its work to help local families and individuals achieve financial stability through financial education.

United Way Silicon Valley thanks local companies and their employees for their generous contributions, including Bank of America, IBM, Microsoft, Intel Corporation, FedEx, and Western Digital.

United Way Silicon Valley thanks local companies and their employees for their generous contributions, including Applied Materials, Bank of America, Microsoft, Intel Corporation, FedEx, and Western Digital.

United Way Silicon Valley thanks local companies and their employees for their generous contributions, including Applied Materials, IBM, Microsoft, Intel Corporation, FedEx, and Western Digital.

United Way Silicon Valley supports efforts to eliminate the achievement gap in San Jose schools by 2020 because everyone deserves an equal opportunity. United Way is focused on education as a way to help children and youth achieve their potential.

On Sunday, April 25, our city gets a unique opportunity to witness its first cause-related flash mob at Servapalooza, The event will promote United Way’s “Home Again” initiative to bring permanent solutions to San Diego’s homeless .

United Way Silicon Valley Investment and Impact Program Director was honored for her leadership in providing emergency food and housing assistance by Sunnyvale Community Services.

United Way to demonstrate “Learning Trail” and hands-on activities as part of its campaign to educate parents on benefits of early learning during library's Trumble in the Trove Event