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2010 United Way Campaign is AFLOAT!
August 20 2010 ELKHART, IN.- United Way of Elkhart County kicked-off the 2010 fundraising
New Interim Director
August 04 2010 ELKHART, IN- United Way of Elkhart County Board of Directors is pleased t
United Way CEO Resigns
June 21 2010 UNITED WAY CEO BEGINS A NEW PATH
UNITED WAY TAKING LETTERS OF INTENT FOR HEALTH INNOVATION GRANTS
May 27 2010 United Way is requesting letters of intent from organizations interested in
UNITED WAY OF ELKHART COUNTY RAISES $2.1 MILLION
January 27 2010 ELKHART, IN.- United Way Board of Directors announced during their schedul
United Way Community Incentive Raffle Winners
December 07 2009 ELKHART- Today United Way of Elkhart County made good on their promise to
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN OFFICES ARE MOVING NOVEMBER 23rd
November 13 2009
THE MATTERHORN WAS FLOCKED BY SUPERHEROES
November 12 2009 ELKHART- Today, United Way of Elkhart County honored a community of superh
United Way Honored with the Most Distinguished Friend Award
October 26 2009 Elkhart, IN- At the annual awards dinner for ADEC, United Way
We Kicked It Off...
August 20 2009 The United Way of Elkhart County launched their 88th annual fundraising cam
Bimbo Bakery donates $20,000
July 24 2009 Bimbo Bakery gives back to the community
Henkles and McCoy have a Charity Yard Sale
July 17 2009 Charity Yard Sale is a HIT!
Old National Bank Donates Over $175,000 On the 175th Day of the Year
June 24 2009 Old National Bank Donates Over $175,000
DALY READING CAMP CELEBRATES
April 29 2009 ELKHART- In January 2009, a group of 100 volunteers made a commitment to h
2008 United Way Allocations and Budget Cuts
March 12 2009 The United Way of Elkhart County volunteers are humbled by the giving spiri
United Way and the Economic Downturn
February 17 2009 For over 86 years, United Way of Elkhart County has worked to create
Over 100 Commit to Daly Reading
January 29 2009 On January 29th over 100 adult volunteers attended a training session and o
Daly Reading Camp Training Session
December 08 2008 Let's Make a difference in the life of a child in just an hour a week!
United Way Thanks Their Best Friends
November 11 2008 - Today, the United Way of Elkhart County hosted the first “Best Friends T
AEP Employee Frank Smole Honored by Grant to United Way
November 04 2008 ELKHART, IN- The United Way of Elkhart County received a grant
Join the CAUSE on Facebook
November 03 2008 United Way of Elkhart County is now a
87th United Way Kick Off a Success
September 11 2008 Today, nearly 200 community members joined the United Way of Elkhart County
On TARGET for Seniors
September 07 2008 Nearly a dozen employees from Target and their families volunteered
United Way Premiere Party Is a Success
August 26 2008 Lights… Camera… Action! Over fifty guest gathered at Antonio’s
Naquin's Host Leadership Giving Reception
August 21 2008 Rachelle and Thad Naquin hosted the 2008 Leadership Giving Reception at the
Volunteers Speak Out for United Way
August 20 2008 For the 2008 United Way Speakers Bureau, volunteers were invited for a half
United Way 2-1-1 Director Achieves CIRS
June 24 2008 United Way is proud to recognize Vice President of Community Outreach, Cind
UW Staff Visit Charm City
May 15 2008 United Way to Target Health, Education and Income
Stamping Out Hunger
May 14 2008 USPS Food drive yeilds 80,000 lbs of food in Elkhart County
United Way Staff Gets Sappy
April 18 2008 United Way staff handed out popcorn in Wakarusa
Volunteers focus on Income, Education & Health
April 14 2008 Over 50 United Way volunteers are taking a serious look at what matters
United Way puts Families First
March 19 2008 March 19, 2008, ELKHART, IN- Today at the Matterhorn Restaurant, community
what matters. real stories... real faces
March 15 2008 For the 2008-09 United Way Campaign, eight families will be featured throug
United Way Offers Volunteer Solutions
February 28 2008 In partnership with United Way of America and Volunteer Solutions, nonprofi
Koscher Asked to Serve on UWA Roundtable Advisory Committee
February 28 2008 Jessica Koscher, VP of Marketing has been asked to serve on the United Way
UNITED WAY FOCUSES ON WHAT MATTERS IN 2008
February 06 2008 ELKHART, IN- The United Way of Elkhart County is focusing on “what matter
New 211 Director: Cindi Schnitz
February 05 2008 Elkhart, IN- Cindi Schnitz has joined United Way of Elkhart County as the
I&R Specialist is Awarded National Certification
December 28 2007 Elkhart, IN- Congratulations to I&R Specialist, Jewel Shoulders on receivin
United Way Brings Holiday Cheer to Nappanee Tornado Victims
December 19 2007 Elkhart, IN- This week, the Target Store in Goshen and the United Way of El
United Way Board Say's Goodbye To Retiring Member
December 12 2007 Today, at the Elcona Country Club the United Way Board of Directors said
United Way of Elkhart County Thanks Volunteers
November 13 2007 Today at Christiana Creek Club, the United Way of Elkhart County took time
Catholic Heart Workshop Teens Spruce Up United Way Grounds
June 22 2007 Elkhart, IN - Six teens and their team leader recently spent a week of their summer vacation cleaning up the parking lot and grounds around the United Way of Elkhart County Offices.
Speak Out for United Way
December 31 1969 For the 2008 United Way Speakers Bureau, volunteers were invited for a half
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?
Click here to see how we're meeting these goals.
