http://news.prlog.org/tag/united-way/united way - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12141833-orange-countys-leading-community-based-organizations-sponsoring-presentation-by-paul-tough.htmlChildren and Families Commission, THINK Together and Orange County United Way Will Use June 5 Event to Launch Dialogue on Key Countywide Issues http://www.prlog.org/12134535-united-way-partners-with-national-association-of-letter-carriers-food-drive.htmlUnited Way of St. Joseph County has partnered with the 2013 National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) National Food Drive, and is encouraging the participation and support of staff members, volunteers, and local agencies. http://www.prlog.org/12126046-united-way-grants-and-initiatives-in-mendocino-and-lake-counties.htmlUnited Way of the Wine Country recently awarded a grant to Redwood Children’s Services and continues to support programs within its five-county region including Mendocino and Lake Counties. http://www.prlog.org/12125182-workers-memorial-service-in-south-bend.htmlOn April 28, the North Central IN AFL-CIO and United Way of St. Joseph County will host the annual Workers Memorial Service. http://www.prlog.org/12116100-bank-on-dallas-presents-financial-fitness-greater-dallas-week-april-20-27.htmlCommunity and Corporate Partners in Dallas Will Host Opportunities to “Get Your Money in Shape” with Financial Literacy Classes and Seminars http://www.prlog.org/12114410-vita-appointments-full-myfreetaxes-still-available-for-tax-filing.htmlUnited Way VITA (volunteer income tax assistance) appointments, headed by the United Way of St. http://www.prlog.org/12114096-united-way-of-st-joseph-county-raises-54k-for-food-pantries.htmlUnited Way of St. Joseph County distributed $54,963 to local People Gotta Eat food... http://www.prlog.org/12101678-united-way-of-st-joseph-county-places-in-2013-gem-awards.htmlUnited Way of St. Joseph County (UWSJC) is pleased to announce its 2nd place win, along with two honorable mentions, in the 2013 GEM Awards. http://www.prlog.org/12096470-united-way-of-the-wine-country-honors-suzy-and-mike-marzalek-as-the-2013-philanthropists-of-the-year.htmlUnited Way of the Wine Country announces Suzy and Mike Marzalek as United Way’s 2013 “Philanthropists of the Year”. http://www.prlog.org/12091250-legendary-event-comes-to-naples.htmlA Legendary Event Comes to Naples With Proceeds to Benefit the United Way of Collier County http://www.prlog.org/12090504-magnetic-consulting-to-participate-in-run-or-dye.htmlMembers of Magnetic Consulting Group have formed a team to race in the 2013 Sacramento Run or Dye 5K event http://www.prlog.org/12086841-2-11-community-information-line-celebrates-4-years.htmlA resource that nearly 13,000 callers use every year in Sonoma County is celebrating its fourth anniversary. 211 Sonoma County launched four years ago with the goal that residents could simply dial 2-1-1 and reach local community services. http://www.prlog.org/12083901-free-harassment-prevention-learning-forum-presented-by-the-american-conference-on-diversity.htmlThe American Conference on Diversity Essex County Chapter (NJ) to host a free forum April 10 to help ensure employers are in compliance with the law. http://www.prlog.org/12078591-united-way-of-the-wine-country-announces-new-hire.htmlUnited Way of the Wine Country is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt McPherson for the position of Director of Marketing. http://www.prlog.org/12073917-united-way-of-st-joseph-countys-annual-board-meeting.htmlUnited Way of St. Joseph County will be holding their Annual Board Meeting on Feb. 21 from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Crowe Horwath in South Bend. http://www.prlog.org/12071215-united-way-re-opens-sparkpoint-oakland-financial-help-center-for-low-income-residents.htmlCongresswoman Barbara Lee and Oakland Mayor Jean Quan Attend Re-Opening of SparkPoint Financial Education Center. http://www.prlog.org/12070785-united-way-of-st-joseph-county-helps-decrease-prescription-costs.htmlThe FamilyWize-United Way partnership with local pharmacies has saved people living or working in the South Bend area more than $1,689,507 on everyday prescription costs. http://www.prlog.org/12064583-alicia-cervera-lamadrid-mike-farra-appointed-co-chairs-of-united-way-tocqueville-society.htmlTocqueville Society to raise more than $20 million to benefit 120 social services programs in Miami-Dade http://www.prlog.org/12062737-chiumento-selis-dwyer-annouces-results-of-food-drive.htmlVolusia/Flagler County Law Firm Raise 2,870 pounds of food for the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties http://www.prlog.org/12062210-free-energy-audit-benefits-united-way-of-st-joseph-county.htmlThere’s still time for clients of I&M and NIPSCO to take advantage of a free home energy audit. The opportunity to participate for the Energizing Indiana audit is open until March 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12062205-united-way-welcomes-new-board-members.htmlUnited Way of St. Joseph County welcomes new board members for the 2012-2013 year. http://www.prlog.org/12058736-winners-announced-for-the-4th-annual-john-wooten-leadership-awards.htmlNational Sports Authority To Present Awards During Super Bowl XlVII Weekend Nnamdi Asomugha, Cornerback, Philadelphia Eagles and Roderick West, Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, Entergy To Serve Has Honorary Hosts http://www.prlog.org/12051979-makers-of-miracle-foot-repair-announce-10000-donation-to-victims-of-hurricane-sandy.htmlMiracle of Aloe donates $10,000 in hygiene products to aid victims of hurricane Sandy. http://www.prlog.org/12046432-daily-acts-of-compassion-honor-newtown.htmlFor the next 26 days, Compassion It will donate half of its online proceeds toward United Way’s Sandy Hook School Support Fund. http://www.prlog.org/12045866-united-way-of-st-joseph-county-releases-community-needs-assessment.htmlUnited Way of St. Joseph County just released the 2012 Needs Assessment Report. The comprehensive data and research compiled in the needs assessment report provides a detailed picture of our community’s most pressing needs. http://www.prlog.org/12044909-courtyard-marriott-in-camarillo-united-way-lions-club-help-homeless-families-for-the-holidays.htmlFor the eighth year, the Courtyard Marriott in Camarillo, United Way of Ventura County and the Pleasant Valley Lions Club are teaming up to ensure that two Ventura County families have a warm and wonderful Christmas. http://www.prlog.org/12038152-st-joseph-county-emergency-food-and-shelter-board-announces-local-agencies-to-be-funded.htmlThe St. Joseph County Emergency Food and Shelter Board, directed by United Way of St. Joseph County Financial Stability Division, announced that it has completed the allocations process for 2012 Phase 30 Emergency Food and Shelter grant funds. http://www.prlog.org/12032703-adopt-family-and-heat-home.htmlMany of our neighbors are struggling to stay warm during the winter season. In response, United Way of St. Joseph County's Team HEAT helps families pay their heating bills, learn about budgeting and get the support they need. http://www.prlog.org/12031752-united-way-ranked-as-all-star-charity-united-way-leads-forbes-list-as-largest-us-charity.htmlUnited Way announced its selection by Forbes magazine as the largest U.S charity. In addition, United Way has been named one of “Forbes Picks: All-Star Charities.” http://www.prlog.org/12026703-helping-local-charities-partnership-hopes-to-expand-donations.htmlToday marks the beginning of Globe University-Appleton's campaign and partnership to help those in need by collecting donations for United Way Fox Cities and the 39 different programs that they support throughout the Fox Valley. http://www.prlog.org/12025320-ftr-radio-and-smart-girl-politics-to-host-radiothon-for-hurricane-sandy-relief-effort-on-monday.htmlFTR Radio announced Thursday that it is partnering with Smart Girl Politics to host a four-hour radiothon on Monday evening to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The radiothon will be broadcast live from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST on FTRRadio.com. http://www.prlog.org/12020088-medbank-foundation-inc-receives-15000-expansion-grant-from-georgia-health-foundation.htmlMedBank Foundation, Inc. announces that it has received a $15,000 expansion grant from The Georgia Health Foundation to bring free medications to patients at a second site in Effingham County, Georgia, helping those who can afford them the least. http://www.prlog.org/12019145-bethpage-federal-credit-union-supports-united-way-american-red-cross-hurricane-sandy-relief-effort.htmlBethpage to Match Donations up to $50,000 Through Bethpage Disaster Relief Fund; Pledges $25,000 to American Red Cross Relief Operation. Bethpage is 100% Operational offering Special Emergency Home Equity Loans, Auto Loans and Lines of Credit. http://www.prlog.org/12018099-belcan-corporation-honored-as-wow-campaign-for-the-united-way-of-greater-cincinnati.htmlWith a goal-shattering 173% increase in year-over-year giving in the greater Cincinnati area, Belcan Corporation was honored as a “WOW Campaign” during the 2012 United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Campaign. http://www.prlog.org/11983459-united-way-of-st-joseph-county-seeks-volunteers-for-vita-volunteer-tax-assistance-program.htmlUnited Way of St. Joseph County is requesting its fellow community members make an impact during tax season by becoming an IRS-Certified VITA Volunteer. http://www.prlog.org/11971257-catholic-charities-partners-with-cargill-for-united-way-day-of-caring.htmlCatholic Charities of West Tennessee Participates in Annual United Way “Day of Caring” by Partnering with Cargill Employees to support Mobile Food Pantry. Media coverage invited on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 10:00am at Resurrection Church. http://www.prlog.org/11967168-boddie-noell-donates-former-headquarters-facility-to-united-way.htmlBoddie-Noell Enterprises and the United Way Tar River Region jointly announced today that Boddie-Noell will donate the company’s former administrative building on Sunset Avenue to the United Way for its headquarters http://www.prlog.org/11959604-belcan-supports-united-ways-bold-goals.htmlBelcan Corporation, headquartered in Cincinnati, is proud to announce that it has endorsed the United Way’s Bold Goals for 2012. The Bold Goals for the Greater Cincinnati region are Education, Income and Health. http://www.prlog.org/11951488-cs-and-family-of-companies-raise-the-bar-on-their-giving-to-united-way.htmlThe employees of C&S Wholesale Grocers and its family of companies completed another successful workplace giving campaign to raise funds and awareness for United Way. The company & more than 4,000 employees combined to contribute over $1,190,000. http://www.prlog.org/11899329-vita-helps-over-1500-taxpayers-prepare-file-their-taxes-for-free.htmlThis tax season, United Way of St. Joseph County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program helped over 1,500 taxpayers in Elkhart, Kosciusko, Marshall and St. Joseph County with free tax preparation and e-filing. http://www.prlog.org/11880342-miss-national-us-inc-joins-united-way-in-three-year-effort-to-recruit-one-million-reading-volunteers.htmlUnited Way and Miss National US Incorporated join forces to help students across the country improve reading skills and build positive attitudes about education http://www.prlog.org/11872071-atlanta-area-manufacturer-sigvaris-supports-united-way-of-metro-atlantas-2012-shoebox-project.htmlSIGVARIS employees decorated and filled 80 shoeboxes to help create care packages for homeless women and children. The packages will be delivered on Mother’s Day as part of the 2012 Shoebox Project. http://www.prlog.org/11868904-rich-dimare-bostons-rat-pack-crooner-and-kiss-108-dj-graces-the-united-way-gala.htmlHundreds will gather for a night of Mad-Men–esque fun featuring live music from Kiss 108 Personality and Crooner Rich DiMare in support of the United Way at the ‘Emerging Leaders 5th Annual Gala’ will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11853171-indy-based-causeit-to-present-engageindy-launch-at-not-for-profit-summit-in-cincinnati.htmlRepresentatives from Indianapolis-based startup will take 15 United Ways through its public-private partnership with the City, its popular smart phone application, and future initiatives April 18-20. http://www.prlog.org/11852913-afl-cio-and-united-way-to-host-workers-memorial-day-service.htmlUnited Way of St. Joseph County is proud to partner with The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) to host the annual Workers Memorial Day Service on April 27, 2012 at 4 pm. http://www.prlog.org/11849170-bethpage-partners-with-the-john-engeman-theater-for-42nd-street-april-12-2012-june-17-2012.htmlTicket sales to support united way’s operation live united campaign http://www.prlog.org/11848260-texans-glover-quin-selected-to-join-united-ways-team-nfl.htmlQuin aims to reduce the number of high school drop outs in America http://www.prlog.org/11842559-memorial-hospital-health-system-and-1st-source-bank-finish-united-way-campaign-in-3-4-spots.htmlMemorial Hospital & Health System, as in previous years, continues to be the third largest source of donations for United Way’s annual campaign. 1st Source Bank is the 4th largest contributing company to United Way’s annual campaign. http://www.prlog.org/11837313-united-ways-vita-program-offers-new-option-for-taxpayers-who-still-need-to-file-taxes.htmlAlthough one-on-one appointments are almost full, qualifying taxpayers will have the opportunity to file their taxes using United Way’s Free Assisted Self-Service Tax Preparation (FAST) computer stations. http://www.prlog.org/11830614-attention-all-golfers-get-your-2012-golf-michiana-coupon-cards-today-and-support-united-way.htmlThese very popular coupon cards feature around 15 local and regional golf courses each. All coupons are for a free round and 1/2 cart, as long as your partner pays for their round and 1/2 cart.