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Speak Out for United Way

December 31 1969

Elkhart-  For the 2008 United Way Speakers Bureau, volunteers were invited for a half day retreat at the High Dive Park Pavilion.  The group previewed the new marketing materials for the 2008 what matters. success matters. campaign set to kick off on September 11th at the Essenhaus  Conference Center.

 

Over thirty volunteers practiced telling the United Way message.  Over the next three months, the Speakers Bureau will give hundreds of United Way presentations through out the county. Any company who would like to learn more about how they can give to the United Way through a company campaign can contact Chris Kinsey at 295-1650 to schedule a presentation.

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EDUCATION.

Helping children and youth achieve their potential.

  • Kindergarten Readiness
    Readiness to succeed in school means children enter kindergarten developmentally on track.
  • Elementary Readiness
    Reading on grade-level by fourth grade means elementary students are prepared to succeed in later grades and to graduate from high school
  • High School Graduation
    Academic achievement is reflected in one-time high school graduation rates

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INCOME.

Promoting financial stability and independence.

  • Adult Education
    How can adults best engage with post-high school learning opportunities to, in two years or less, move from a low-skill job to a middle skill job?
  • Financial Literacy
    How can a family best learn the fundamental money skills they need to successfully meet their basic needs?
  • Savings & Assets
    How can a family best develop the assets they need to remain financially stable during changes in income, illness or other events.

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HEALTH.

Improving people's health.

  • Dental
    Untreated dental health problems interfere with the ability to learn, eat and work.
  • Hunger
    If a person is hungry, everything else in life becomes a challenge.
  • Medical Self-Advocacy
    How can a family best learn the fundamental skills they need to successfully navigate a difficult diagnosis?

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