United Way of Metro Chicago » News http://www.uw-mc.org Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:39:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 2010 Community Celebration http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/2010-community-celebration http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/2010-community-celebration#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:22:28 +0000 rmeyer http://uwdupage.org/?p=1078 You are invited to join us as we celebrate the impact of those who LIVE UNITED!

United Way Community Celebration Luncheon

Friday, May 14, 2010
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
11:30 doors open

Hyatt Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Regency Ballroom
RSVP by April 27, 2010

Click here to purchase your table or individual seats today!

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]]> http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/2010-community-celebration/feed 0 Join United Way for Money Smart Week DuPage 2010! http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/join-united-way-for-money-smart-week-dupage-2010 http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/join-united-way-for-money-smart-week-dupage-2010#comments Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:00:23 +0000 rmeyer http://uwdupage.org/?p=1062 United Way of the DuPage Area is pleased to partner once again with dozens of DuPage area organizations to present Money Smart Week DuPage. During the week of April 17th-25th, over 60 free programs covering a wide range of financial literacy topics will be offered throughout the DuPage area. UWDA in partnership with Paulson Wealth Management will be facilitating a course entitled “Charitable Giving, an Impact on the Future”:

What: A class where attendees will learn various ways in which they can support charitable organizations, and the impact their philanthropic investment in heath and human service organizations can have on community solutions now and for years to come.

When: Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 10:00-11:00 AM

Where: 1000 Jorie Boulevard (3rd Floor) Oak Brook, IL 60523

Please RSVP to Sonya Davis at sonya.davis@uw-mc.org or 630.645.6341 by April 19th. For additional information about Money Smart Week DuPage, including a complete listing of programs, please visit www.moneysmartweekdupage.com.



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]]> http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/join-united-way-for-money-smart-week-dupage-2010/feed 0 "Women Who LIVE UNITED" Volunteer Opportunity http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/women-who-live-united-volunteer-opportunity http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/women-who-live-united-volunteer-opportunity#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:19:50 +0000 rmeyer http://uwdupage.org/?p=1030 United Way of the DuPage Area’s Women’s Leadership Council is gearing up for our next “Women Who LIVE UNITED” volunteer day! We are coming together and lending a hand to the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and NW Indiana.

When is it?: Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 9AM until 12 Noon.

What is it?: A hands-on project to benefit the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and NW Indiana.

Why are we doing this project?: In addition to being a United Way partner agency, the Girl Scouts work to build personal growth and leadership development in thousands of girls throughout the DuPage area. They are in need of volunteers to tidy up camp sites in preparation for spring camping activities and summer camps.

What will we be doing?: Our hearty, yet fun and family-friendly tasks will include painting, cleaning, raking, chipping trails, splitting wood, etc.

Please consider joining us as we roll up our sleeves to benefit the Girl Scouts. It is almost guaranteed that when a group of women come together and volunteer for a worthy cause, it will result in a fun and fulfilling experience. Join us and see! School-aged children are welcome.

To RSVP for this volunteer opportunity, please contact Esther Hicks at esther.hicks@uw-mc.org or 630-645-6333.



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]]> http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/women-who-live-united-volunteer-opportunity/feed 0 Spring FORWARD to Better Health! http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/spring-forward-to-better-health http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/spring-forward-to-better-health#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:53:02 +0000 rmeyer http://uwdupage.org/?p=1027 Join the DuPage County forward Coalition for a fun filled day of healthy eating and activities to promote a healthy lifestyle.

March 13th
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Whole Foods Wheaton

Menu for the day includes:

• Healthy food samples
• Chair massages, karate demonstrations and a mini boot camp
• Try out Wii fitness
• Go, slow and whoa activities
• Prizes and more
• At Noon meet the Biggest Loser couple- Jerry and Estella Hayes and the new forward Student Health Champions
• Northern Illinois Food Bank donation trunk will be onsite to accept donations

Please take a look at the flyer for contact information and more details.



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]]> http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/spring-forward-to-better-health/feed 0 14TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC TO TEE OFF APRIL 29TH AT THE ARBORETUM CLUB IN http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/14th-annual-golf-classic-to-tee-off-april-29th-at-the-arboretum-club-in http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/14th-annual-golf-classic-to-tee-off-april-29th-at-the-arboretum-club-in#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:23:55 +0000 Penni Jess http://uwnorthwest.org/?p=511 Please join us on April 29, 2010, for the 14th Annual United Way Golf Classic. Golfers can look forward to a challenging day of play at the Arboretum Club, located at 401 Half Day Road in Buffalo Grove.  This seasoned 18-hole golf course was designed by Dick Nugent and boasts 100 acres of rolling fairways, large varieties of trees and wildflowers, and undulating greens offer visual and playing pleasure. The new 27,000 foot clubhouse is fitted out with spacious locker rooms for men and women and a pro shop filled with a fine selection of items for your golfing needs.  Not to mention golf carts with interactive GPS tracking so you always know exactly where you are!  There will be games galore, as well as a chance to win $1,000.00 at our exciting golf ball drop!

 What’s even better — thanks to our partnership with the Village of Buffalo Grove, we are able to roll back prices to 1999 levels, making this year’s Golf Classic more affordable than ever.  Check out these prices:

18 holes of golf, box lunch and dinner— $125.00 per person

Dinner only—$35.00 per person

 Best of all, golfers will have the satisfaction of knowing that their money is well spent, as all dollars raised at this outing will benefit their community and programs targeting Education.  United Way funded programs in this critical area focus on outcomes and goals for the community, drawing on the strengths of existing partnerships, relationships and community initiatives like the Ready for School program in Arlington Heights.  In addition, United Way offers a scholarship for high school seniors toward post secondary education. 

 We’re limited to 132 golfers, so don’t hesitate—call in your reservation today to the Northwest Suburban United Way at 847-768-1074.  Hope to see you on the links!

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]]> http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/14th-annual-golf-classic-to-tee-off-april-29th-at-the-arboretum-club-in/feed 0 Get involved in local efforts to combat human trafficking! http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/get-involved-in-local-efforts-to-combat-human-trafficking http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/get-involved-in-local-efforts-to-combat-human-trafficking#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:27:25 +0000 rmeyer http://uwdupage.org/?p=1020 Illinois Rescue & Restore and DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform invite you to attend a Trafficking Victim Outreach Volunteer Training taking place on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm.

The training will last about an hour and will take place at Fonda Isabel Restaurant located at 18 W 333 Roosevelt Road in Lombard. Refreshments will be served and dinner options will be available at reduced cost.

As part of local efforts to combat human trafficking, the DuPage Federation on Human Services Reform is partnering with Illinois Rescue & Restore to conduct trafficking victim outreach in the counties of Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will. Volunteers will assist in the distribution of discreet outreach materials to vulnerable populations throughout these counties.

An anti-trafficking expert from the International Organization for Adolescents (IOFA) will educate volunteers on the basics of human trafficking (including child exploitation, sex trafficking, and labor trafficking), victim identification, victim outreach strategies, and safety issues.

Read this flyer for more information – Please invite your friends, family, and co-workers to help combat human trafficking in your community!

Contact Amy Snodgrass to RSVP or for additional information: (630) 782-4783 or asnodgrass@dupagefederation.org.



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]]> http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/get-involved-in-local-efforts-to-combat-human-trafficking/feed 0 Looking for free tax preparation services? http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/looking-for-free-tax-preparation-services http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/looking-for-free-tax-preparation-services#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:55:18 +0000 rmeyer http://uwdupage.org/?p=1009 If you meet general low income requirements, you should be able to take advantage of several free tax preparation services in the DuPage area. Ladder Up (formerly TAP) has one location in Villa Park and several just outside of DuPage County (including Aurora and Plainfield). You can view their eligibility requirements, locations and hours here. The Center for Economic Progress (CEP) also has several locations right outside of DuPage, including Aurora. You can view their eligibility requirements, locations and hours here.



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]]> http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/looking-for-free-tax-preparation-services/feed 1 Making a Difference for Haiti http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/making-a-difference-for-haiti http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/making-a-difference-for-haiti#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:16:17 +0000 Penni Jess http://uwnorthwest.org/?p=508 Folks in Buffalo Grove supported the relief effort in Haiti by attending a fundraiser at Continental Restaurant last Monday (January 25th) night. They raised $4,606.12 and owner, Peter Panayiotou, will increase that amount to $5,000! The generous wait staff donated their time during this fundraiser. Northwest Suburban United Way past president, Leon Gopon, will receive the check at the Buffalo Grove Village Board Meeting on February 1st which will be sent on to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund for distribution to Haiti.

If you would like to contribute to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund for distribution to Haiti please visit www.liveunited.org, by phone at 1-866-404-5826 or text HAITI to 864833 (UNITED) (standard text messaging rates apply) to make a $5 donation.

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]]> http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/making-a-difference-for-haiti/feed 0 How to Help Haiti http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/how-to-help-haiti http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/how-to-help-haiti#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:23:47 +0000 rmeyer http://uwdupage.org/?p=1003 You can help support recovery efforts by making a donation to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund. Gifts to the Disaster Fund support recovery and long-term rebuilding needs of the devastated Haitian communities.

Here’s how you can give to United Way Worldwide’s Disaster Fund.

  • Give Now Online
  • Write a check
    Checks can be made out to United Way and mailed to
    United Way Worldwide
    P.O. Box 630568
    Baltimore, MD 21263-0568.
    The memo line should include “United Way Disaster Recovery Fund.”
  • Donate by calling 1-866-404-5826
  • Text to Give
    You can make a $5 donation by texting HAITI to 864833 (UNITED). Standard text messaging rates apply.

Since the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12, United Way has rallied to support those in need. United Way Worldwide’s members in the Caribbean region have mobilized their staff, volunteer leaders, partners and resources in response to this disaster, and will help to determine the most pressing long-term recovery needs, such as access to health care, rebuilding schools and housing, and meeting critical basic needs for shelter, food and clothing.

For more information about United Way’s response in Haiti, click here.

For more information about United Way’s long-term recovery in disasters around the world, click here.



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]]> http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/how-to-help-haiti/feed 0 Northwest Subruban United Way Toy Drive http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/northwest-subruban-united-way-toy-drive http://www.uw-mc.org/2010/northwest-subruban-united-way-toy-drive#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:53:57 +0000 Penni Jess http://uwnorthwest.org/?p=503 Northwest Suburban United Way joined forces with ten local companies in order to make the first annual Holiday Toy Drive benefitting ACCESS Community Health Center in Arlington Heights and ACCESS Genesis Center for Health and Empowerment in Des Plaines a great success.

 As a result of the generosity of these companies, over 800 toys and gifts were distributed to area children and teens who may not have otherwise received gifts this holiday season.

 One of the things that made this toy drive truly special was the way the toys were distributed to the children.  As children visited the clinic, the doctor gave each child a toy at the end of their appointment.

 “This toy drive truly shows how the slightest gesture, like donating a toy, can make a difference,” said Marcia McMahon, Chief Professional Officer at Northwest Suburban United Way. “We were proud to partner with ACCESS Community Health Network on this special initiative and were very pleased with the overwhelming number of toys we were able to collect even in these tough economic times.”

 Northwest Suburban United Way would like to thank ADP, Avery Dennison, Benefit Express, JohnsByrne Company, Meijer, PACCAR Financial Corp., Technotrans America Inc., Village Bank & Trust and Wheels  Inc. for making a difference in the lives of their neighbors this holiday season.

 To make a donation or to learn how you can become involved with United Way in your community, please contact the Northwest Suburban United Way office at 847.768.1074.

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