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In November 2010, the education documentary WAITING FOR “SUPERMAN” hit theatres and sparked education reform conversations across the country. With the DVD release on February 15th, our hope is these conversations and debates will be mimicked in households region wide. Every DVD will be accompanied by a $25 dollar gift card to use on Donorschoose.org.
And on Friday, February 25th – local heroes for education will be suiting up for an evening of debate, discussion and action. We’re...
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Posted by Kellie Cochrane | 2/14/11 12:08 PM UTC | Related: Advocate | Blog | Education | Events
Economic hardship has affected millions of people from all walks of life, including those living in the North Shore area. Job cuts, medical bills, and the devastating housing market have led many local residents to seek assistance from food pantries, causing pantries across the North Shore to experience a greater demand than ever before. North Shore United Way, area food pantries, local businesses and volunteers have combined efforts to combat this food shortage with a local food-drive from Feb....
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Posted by Alexandra Roveda | 2/10/11 12:27 PM UTC | Related: Give | Health | Income | News | North Shore
Are you an art enthusiast who enjoys the taste of a good vino? Perhaps you’re a wino with an eye for art? Maybe you’re really not either but just enjoy an evening amongst good company. No matter who you are, you will not want to miss the inaugral Art of Wine!
On Thursday, September 9th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Northwest Suburban United Way and Clayground Art Studio (a division of River Trails Park District) invite you to Art of Wine, an exclusive gallery showing and wine tasting...
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Posted by Melissa Kast | 8/31/10 10:15 AM UTC | Related: Events | Member UW | Northwest Suburban
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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Posted by rmeyer | 4/8/10 1:22 PM UTC | Related: Agency Partners | Corporate Partners | Events | News
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...
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Posted by rmeyer | 3/31/10 3:00 PM UTC | Related: News
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...
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Posted by rmeyer | 3/1/10 4:19 PM UTC | Related: News | Volunteer Opportunities
