United Way of Summit County Home Page
January 25, 2008
News from the United Way of Summit County
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Funding Available for Programs in Two Priority Areas
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Annual Meeting & 90th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, April 2, 2008, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Volunteer
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You can donate securely online or call 330.762.7601 for more information. |
| UNITED WAY BROWN BAG SEMINARS |
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Brown Bag Seminars are a great way to provide informational and educational seminars to your employees in the workplace. They work well as an addition to your United Way campaign, or can be held any time of year. Click here to learn more! |
| ARE YOU A DIAMOND DONOR? |
| You are if you have been giving to United Way -- any United Way in any city, in any amount -- for 25 years or more. It doesn't matter if you have given individually or as a couple. If you are a Diamond Donor, United Way would like to know so you can be recognized as members of this outstanding group. For information about the Diamond Donor Society, contact Charlene Corlett, Vice President Major Gifts at 330.643.5537 or ccorlett@uwsummit.org. Click here to enroll online. |
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2007 Campaign Progress Our Goal: $11,372,000 We are currently at 93.6%. THANK YOU! |
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Caring Club Drawing to
be Held The United Way Caring Club drawing will be held at the United Way of Summit
County office building on Thursday, January 31st at 4:30 p.m. Prizes
include five Goodyear Blimp Rides for two, donated by The Goodyear Tire &
Rubber Company; a set of 4 Firestone Tires, donated by Bridgestone
Firestone; A Tool Service Cart ($700 value), donated by Matco Tools;
and a Ladies 14K Yellow Gold 1/2 ctw Diamond Journey Pendant ($549 value),
donated by Sterling Jewelers.
United Way donors to the 2007 campaign of at least $3 per week or $156 for the year are automatically entered into the Caring Club drawing if their names and addresses have been submitted to United Way by January 31st. Donors are invited to attend the drawing but need not be present to win. Pictured above is Board Chair Thom Mandel of Rubber City Radio and United Way staff members drawing the winners last year. |
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Way Youth Initiative Kicks Off Creative Arts ContestThe 2008 Creative Arts Contest is underway! Acme Fresh Markets marked the January 12th start date by featuring the Art Contest in their weekly circular to help us reach more Summit County students than ever before! Students in grades K-12 living or attending school in Summit County are invited to participate in the contest by illustrating the theme: 'Everyone Can Make a Difference.' Artwork for this contest can utilize any media, but it must be 2-dimensional and 8 1/2" x 11" in size. The winning artists will receive a gift certificate for art supplies and winning artwork may be published on United Way of Summit County's promotional materials and website. All entries will be displayed at the Akron Urban League during the month of April. Winners will be displayed at the Main Branch of the Akron Public Library from May 4th - 17th and at Chapel Hill Mall from May 18th - 31st. Deadline for submission is Friday, March 14th at 4:30 pm. Open and print a copy of the official entry form (pdf file). View the winners from last year. For more information contact Margaret Sell at 330.643.5516 or msell@uwsummit.org. Pictured is winning art work from 2007 by Gloria Brown of Buchtel High School. |
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of Akron 'Soup-er Bowl' Benefits United Way
 Last Sunday, the
City of Akron hosted the inaugural 'Soup-er Bowl -- Soup Throwdown' at beautiful Lock 3 Park in Downtown Akron. The proceeds from
this fun event were donated to United Way of Summit County. Nicole Read of the Akron Recreation Bureau created and executed the Soup-er Bowl, including arranging for all the participating restaurants, and we're extremely grateful for all her hard work. Thanks also to Mayor Don Plusquellic and Deputy Mayor Dave Lieberth for making this event possible. The people's choice winner was the Twice-Baked Potato Soup from Kevin O'Brian's Pub. Other prize winners were:
Early tabulations show the 'Soup-er Bowl' raised nearly $1,000 for United Way, an impressive total considering the sub-zero temperatures that enveloped the City. Thanks to all the restaurateurs, soup-eaters, and volunteers who braved the frigid weather to help make 'Soup-er Bowl' a huge success. Pictured is United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski with Marketing Administrative Assistant Barb Stewart serving Bob's Dragon Breath Chili. |
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Parcel Service is Top in USAUnited Way of America announced that United Parcel Service, together with its employees and retirees, for the eighth consecutive year, is the nation's top donor to United Way, with more than $60.8 million donated during the 2007 campaign. Locally, the 285 employees at the Akron UPS facility have pledged approximately $70,000 to United Way of Summit County. They also contribute a great deal of time to a variety of volunteer activities, including Day of Caring. And UPS Area Sales Manager Mark Cherryholmes serves on our Board of Directors. Thanks to all our friends with UPS who give so generously to our community! |
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GoJo
Campaign Reaches Record
High
 GoJo set out to increase giving in their annual campaign and ended with great
success. Contributing to their victory was a "Frequently Asked Question and
Answer" fact sheet for donors to review and repeated motivational reminders
to get involved in something good. Enthusiastic donor giving raised a total
of $74,600 -- a $21,500 increase over last year! Thank you to all the
employees at GoJo for your generous giving and for being a strong supporter
of our community. |
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Rubber City Arches Giving Increases Rubber City Arches
had an overall campaign increase of $12,000 over last year! President John Blickle's leadership message motivated employee giving at all
levels within the organization. This year Rubber City Arches raised a total of
$32,721! Thanks to the employees and managers at all McDonald's store locations for making a difference in
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Community Matters to Library Employees Thank you to all the employees at the
Akron-Summit County Public Library for their consistent and continued
support. With participation from county-wide library branches, enthusiastic and
caring employees raised a total of $10,665 towards critical issues facing our community. Great
job and thank you everyone for your commitment towards what matters! |
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Needed and Appointments Available for Tax Program Each year the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition of Akron works to files taxes, free of charge, for low and moderate income individuals and families. Their goal is to ensure that families and individuals are aware of the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit that they may be eligible to receive. And also that filers receive these dollars free of tax filing charges and become aware of services that can help make them financially stronger. The EITC program can assist working families with receiving up to $4,700 in funds if eligible. The EITC Program is in need of volunteers to be Tax Preparers, Greeters, Intake Assessors, Office Assistants, Quality Reviewers and Site Coordinators for the upcoming tax season. Training will be provided for all volunteer positions. If you are interested in volunteering contact Pam at the United Way Volunteer Center at 330.643.5512 or email pbeals@uwsummit.org. Appointments are also now being taken for those individuals and families that need help filing their taxes. Call 1-866-861-6401 to make your appointment. |
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