Bridging Change-Newsletter!

FEATURED

Thank you Campaign Coordinators!

United Way's recent Coordinator Training marks the beginning of our collaborative campaign efforts towards a brighter future for our community and local kids.

Workplace Coordinators from different organizations across the community came together to share tools, tips, and best practices to run a successful campaign. Coordinators play a pivotal role in leading workplace campaigns and helping United Way raise money for our local kids. Each serve within their company, demonstrating exceptional commitment and leadership, including implementing creative fundraising activities to increase results, mentoring others, and sharing best practices.

Thank you to MOD Pizza for providing lunch for our Campaign Coordinators!

UPDATES

Thank you to everyone who joined United way at our 2nd Annual Spirit of Philanthropy Awards, sponsored by UA Local Union 598 Plumbers and Steamfitters.

The evening recognized local champions who support United Way's mission. Awards included Volunteer of the Year, Decades of Distinction Donor Award, and Community Spirit and Partner Awards.

View 2023 winners.

United Way awarded a total of $240,000 with 16 grants to local nonprofit organizations. The evening culminated in a check presentation, which highlighted the impact that these grants will have on our community.

The grants will support 23,678 local children and their parents or caregivers in 2024 with basic needs (food, essential supplies, and diapers), health and wellness services for children, support for academic success for K-middle school students, and training for parents and caregivers to equip them to best care for their children.

View full list of grant recipients.

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Community Grant Spotlight

Domestic Violence Services

Fear, anger, helplessness, sadness—local kids experience this every day as they endure violence in their homes and worry about their parents and overall safety.

Thanks to our donors, we were able to provide a 2-year grant to Domestic Violence Services to help children cope with and heal from the emotional impact of witnessing domestic violence and help to process their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies.

94 children will benefit from supportive peer groups while their mothers attend support groups at DVS this year.

MEET UNITED WAY'S

Community Impact Director

Asta Bonheyo

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Asta Bonheyo to Community Impact Director. Since joining as Program Specialist in 2022, Asta has demonstrated a deep commitment to our mission and the communities we serve. In her new role, Asta will oversee United Way's Attendance Matters® Mentoring Program, local Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, and manage the funding process for our local nonprofit partners who receive community grants from United Way. Congratulations to Asta!

MEET UNITED WAY'S

Fundraising Specialist

Katie McLaren

United Way is pleased to introduce our new Fundraising Specialist, Katie McLaren. Katie brings a wealth of experience and passion for supporting the community to her role at United Way. Katie plays a crucial role in raising funds for our community by building relationships with corporate partners, business leaders, campaign coordinators, and individual donors. Please welcome Katie to the team!

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 23rd, 2024, Three Rivers Convention Center

7th Annual

Festival of Trees Gala & Auction

Tickets go on sale soon! Email events@uwbfco.org for sponsor/ticket information.