United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties
2012-2013 Campaign Presentation
What does United Way do?
United Way advances the common good by giving people the opportunities
for a better life.
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Who We Are.
• Locally governed and managed non-profit organization.
• Small paid staff, volunteer Board of Directors and large volunteer base.
• One of more than 1300 United Way Worldwide affiliates.
• The largest non-government funder of local human services.
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Changing lives and creating stronger communities by investing in:
•Education
•Income (Financial Stability)
•Health.
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The Building Blocks for a Better Life
Education
• ReadingPals – an early learning initiative
• After School Programs
• Scouting Programs
• Early Childhood Education
• Literacy, Mentoring and Tutoring
• Community Education Programs
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Income (Financial Stability)
• Free Tax Preparation
• Financial Education Classes
• Life Skills/Job Training for Disabled Citizens
• Legal Aid/Housing Preservation
• Transitional Housing Assistance
• Homeless Prevention
• Emergency Food and Shelter
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Health• Free Discount Prescription Medication Cards• Nutrition Programs for Children• Elder Services and Meals on Wheels• Health and Safety Services• Substance Abuse Treatment• Infant Hearing Screenings• Mental Health Counseling • Physical Fitness Programs • Emergency Services
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United Way Partner Agencies
• All Partner Agencies are reviewed annually through the Citizens Review Process.
• Volunteers make all funding decisions. • Partners Agencies are true partners that
work with United Way and other organizations to help create lasting change in our community
• Complete list of agencies/programs online
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United Way Initiatives• 2-1-1 - Call to Get Help or Give Help• FamilyWize – Free Prescription Drug Card
(over $1 Million saved!) • Campaign for Working Families – free tax
preparation and financial education classes
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United Way Initiatives• Volunteer Center – works with 100+
nonprofits to connect volunteers• ReadingPals – new early reading initiative• Women’s Initiatives – uniting women to
focus on women & children in need• Community Foundation – scholarships,
Food Brings Hope, Donor Advised Funds
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So much more…
• Your support helps to touch the lives of 1 out of every 3 individuals in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
• United Way works with hundreds of local nonprofits, businesses, governments and agencies to help create lasting change in our community.
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WE COULD NOT DO ANY OF IT WITHOUT PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
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HOW TO LIVE UNITED:
GIVE.•Fill out you pledge card today. •Payroll deductions make giving easy and painless. •Leadership Giving starts at 2 hours of pay per month. That’s just ½ a week!
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HOW TO LIVE UNITED:
ADVOCATE.•Tell your friends about United Way.•Become an UW Advocate Volunteer.•Like us Facebook & Twitter.
VOLUNTEER.•Opportunities listed online at UnitedWayVFC.org or dial 2-1-1
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