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Important Dates
IT'S A DATE... LET'S LIVE UNITED
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Campaign Supplies Delivered to YOUR Door
We will deliver your new campaign supplies to your door. If your number of employees has changed since last year, please let us know.
Date: August 15-26th
BLUES…booze…BOATS Leadership Giving Event
A sneak peak of the cardboard boats is offered for our Leadership Giving Circle and their friends. With local BLUES band Catman and the All Niters, this is an opportunity to support United Way while getting your BLUES on. Catering by Zach Lucchese and a themed silent auction will round out the event. August 25th from 6:30-8:30p.m. $30 per person or $50 per couple. For more information contact Jess Koscher at 295-1650
Campaign 2011 Kick Off: What Floats Your Cardboard Boat?
Join us out by our corporate pond (601 CR 17) for the 2nd WHAT FLOATS YOUR CARDBOARD BOAT Race. Boats take to the water at 3p.m. Followed by an awards program at 4:15p.m. This is open to the public and is FREE! Call Jess for details at 295-1650.
Date: August 26th
2011 United Way Campaign
Together we’re going to create opportunities for a better life. United Way professionals are here to help you have a wonderful fundraising experience. We’ll gladly come out and speak to employees, rally excitement and drop off more supplies. Let us know how we can help you have a great campaign in 2011.
Date: September 1 - October 31
United Way Campaign DROP OFF DAY
We know after all of your hard work, handing over the completed campaign envelop can be a little anti-climactic… this year we’re hosting our 2nd DROP OFF DAY where you can come to United Way and celebrate your campaign with our staff. We’ll let you put your THANKS4GIVING raffle tickets in our big hopper and we hope to hear that famous “cow bell” jingle when you exceed 2010’s campaign. We promise a lot of fun and celebrating that day.
Date: October 28th
at United Way of Elkhart County, 601 CR 17, Elkhart, IN 46516
THANKS4GIVING Raffle Deadline
The deadline for all THANKS4GIVING raffle entries is November 4th. This year’s prizes include $500 in free groceries from Martin’s Super Markets, $2000 in free travel vouchers from Menno Travel and $5,000 in free gasoline sponsored by Tom Naquin Auto Group
Date: November 4 by 4pm
at United Way of Elkhart County, 601 CR 17, Elkhart, IN 46516
THANKS4GIVING Drawing
We will pick the lucky winners and deliver prizes to them.
Date: November 21
WHY LIVE UNITED.
When we reach out a hand to one we influence the condition of all.
When you give to the United Way, you're lending a hand to your neighbors, family and friends who live right here in Elkhart County.
When we LIVE UNITED... Elkhart County does more... it's that simple.
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
Click here to see how we're meeting these goals.
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.
Click here to see how we're meeting these goals.
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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