OPEN YOUR HEART
LEND YOUR MUSCLE
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Step Six: Shout It From The Rooftops
Ok... that might be a little annoying... however, people are more willing to support a cause if they understand what they are being asked to support.
While we've been around for over 87 years... don't assume that people are familiar with the United Way.
The more publicity and excitement you can generate for the campaign, the better the results.
Making It Happen...
- Employee Publications- Contact the United Way Marketing Department for newsletter articles focused on the impact that United Way makes in our community. Solicit stories from within your own walls from people who have had their lives changed because the United Way supported a service they needed.
- Special office displays in heavy traffic areas.
- Bulletin boards- Feature employees who are United Way volunteers or who may be willing to share their own personal story of how they were helped.
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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