United Way Today

• 2010 United Way Stuff the Bus
  June 21 - August 27, 2010
  
  Want to make a difference, be part of Stuff the Bus! Help United Way reach our goal of delivering 5,000 backpacks to homeless children living in shelters in Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester and Montgomery counties.
  
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  Support @ Hard Rock Cafe

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• Congratulations to Tony Conti, 2010 Volunteer of the Year and all of the Champions for Impact Award Winners
  
  We salute you for this extraordinary effort and your commitment to Give, Advocate and Volunteer on behalf of your United Way.
  
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• John C. Haas and the Wyncote Foundation have made an $8 million endowment gift to United Way, the single largest gift in the history of UWSEPA.
  
  United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania (UWSEPA) announced April 26, 2010 that philanthropist John C. Haas and the Wyncote Foundation have made an $8 million endowment gift to United Way, the single largest gift in the history of UWSEPA. By endowing his annual gift, Mr. Haas is helping to ensure that United Way can continue to bring positive lasting change in the areas of Education for Children, Income for Families and Health for Seniors.
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  Read article in Philadelphia Business Journal

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• United Way Announces New Senior Vice President of Strategic Philanthropy
  
  Jill Michal, President and CEO of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania and Carl M. Buchholz, Managing Partner and CEO Blank Rome LLP and Chair, Board of Directors United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania announce the appointment of Annie Madonia as Senior Vice President of Strategic Philanthropy. Annie joins United Way from the Philadelphia Orchestra where she spent three years leading efforts in fundraising, endowment campaigns and Board development.
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• Project NEXT @
  National Mechanics
  
  Thanks to everyone who joined Project NEXT at National Mechanics to learn more about how to get involved with United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Project NEXT is a new United Way initiative for young professionals who want to make a unique, positive and lasting impact in Greater Philadelphia.
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• United Way Earthquake Aid for the People of Haiti
  
  Help the people of Haiti affected by this devastating earthquake by donating to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund. Contributions to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund support recovery and long-term rebuilding needs of the devastated Haitian communities, as well as to meet the needs of Haitians affected by the disaster who have relocated to the USA and throughout the Caribbean.
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  Haiti Relief Updates
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• United Way Charity Gift Card from American Express
  
  American Express, an NCL partner, is offering a United Way Gift Card this Holiday season. The card is available now and will be available until supplies are exhausted. American Express is giving United Way Worldwide the $3.95 fee it normally charges with a cap of $250,000.
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  Purchase gift cards

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• United Way Launches
  365 Days of Caring
  
  Over 700 volunteers from local companies participated in day one of 365 Days of Caring.
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  about day one
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  about 365 Days of Caring

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• 2008-2009
  Report to the Community
  
  Last year, United Way boldly changed its positioning as we began to focus on advancing the common good in Greater Philadelphia. We announced new regional goals in the areas of Education for Children, Income for Families and Health for Seniors and went forth with an intentional and specific call to action to create a grassroots social movement that would deliver measurable change and measurable results.
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• Jill Michal Op/Ed on Volunteering
  Philadelphia Daily News
  
  We see the world outside our door, a mosaic of economic and social events that affect all our lives. We can't ignore the realities but we can make a difference. We can volunteer.
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• JOIN THE MOVEMENT
  
  Reach out a hand to one and influence the condition of all.
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Community Matters

• United Way and Penn team-up for 3rd annual PennMOVES
  
  It was a very large yard sale or, more exactly, a moving sale. For years, departing Penn students have left behind tons of used, but still usable, items destined for the trash. Some, who thought that was a waste, came up with the idea of this massive two day sale known as PennMOVES.
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• United Way Women’s Initiative GTLT Gala a Rousing Success
  
  The 2010 Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow Gala Dinner hosted by United Way’s Women’s Initiative was held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Crystal Tea Room. The Women’s Initiative is devoted to supporting adolescent girls (grades 6 and 7) through public education, advocacy, volunteer mobilization, and funding to help them develop core values that will protect them from negative influences and support their success as adults.
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• United Way’s
  Emerging Leaders Program
  
  United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Emerging Leaders Program is an intensive leadership development program offered to 15 to 20 mid-level nonprofit managers who have demonstrated a commitment to the non-profit sector. High-achieving nonprofit professionals under the age of 40 are encouraged to apply for a place in this year’s Emerging Leaders Program.
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• Find your VolunteerMatch
  
  United Way has made it easier for you to find a volunteer opportunity that's right for you.
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• Investing in Results
  
  United Way achieves lasting solutions to a tightly focused set of pressing problems in our region.
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Giving Matters

• US Airways Employees Pull Through for United Way
  
  US Airways employees participated in the 4th Annual Jet Pull at Philadelphia International Airport to benefit United Way.
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• Good News
  from the 2009 Campaign
  
  Organizations throughout the region are doing their part to advance the common good through United way’s annual campaign.
  Keep up with the latest campaign Good News here

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• United Way Welcomes
  2009 Campaign Chair
  Rosemary Turner
  
  Rosemary Turner, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Metro Philadelphia District for UPS is named as United Way’s 2009 Campaign Chair at the annual Champions for Impact awards.
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• Independence Blue Cross Tapes NBC10 Wake-Up Call for IBX Campaign Kick-Off
  
  "Thanks Blue Crew for answering the call!"
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