Importance of United Way Funding to Local Programs

Posted on May 22, 2013 09:50

One of the ways Lenawee United Way partners with community organizations is to fund programs that are engaging strategies within our goals of Education, Income and Health. We asked the programs what funding really means to their programs, and below are some of their comments...

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Volunteers Give Time to Change Lives

Posted on May 16, 2013 08:26

By: Ashley Ward Every morning I come into the office, fire up the computer, and sit down at my desk. Just above my screen I have the famous q...

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Award Recipients to be Honored at Annual Meeting

Posted on May 09, 2013 08:14

Lenawee United Way is making final plans for our Annual Meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at The Centre. The Annual Meeting is a time for celebrating last year’s fundraising campaign, recognizing the 2012-13 class of Emerging Leaders, approving the nomination of new board members, and honoring our 2013 Stubnitz Recipients and 2013 Young Leader Incito Award Recipient.

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Emerging Leaders Accepts Applications for 2013-2014

Posted on May 03, 2013 13:05

Emerging Leaders, a program of Lenawee United Way, is accepting applications for the 2013-14 year. Emerging Leaders is an eight month leadership development program for young professionals age 22-35. The mission of Emerging Leaders is to develop leadership skills that can be employed in the workplace as well as in the community. Participants will learn from community leaders and local experts, providing an opportunity for networking and socialization.

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Celebrating National Volunteer Week

Posted on April 16, 2013 09:08

On behalf of the board and staff at Lenawee United Way, we extend our deepest appreciation to everyone in Lenawee County who has truly LIVED UNITED to help the less fortunate in our community.

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, we want to thank our volunteers for all they do to help advance the common good in our community. Lenawee United Way has more than 150 volunteers that help us with our annual fundraising campaign, provide office help, and serve on committees that all help to make our community stronger...

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Providing Basic Needs Assistance to Local Agencies

Posted on April 10, 2013 08:27

Lenawee United Way is advancing the common good in Lenawee County by focusing on the building blocks for a good life: Education, Income, and Health. Lenawee United Way also realizes that to achieve these goals, individuals need to have their basic needs met. In an effort to achieve this...

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Take the donor survey today!

Posted on April 09, 2013 08:51

Our annual donor survey is available now - click HERE to access.

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Spring 2013 Education Newsletter

Posted on April 08, 2013 14:53

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What it means to LIVE UNITED

Posted on April 08, 2013 10:15

You may have seen it on a billboard or in an email or on the t-shirt of that guy walking down the street. LIVE UNITED. What does it mean t...

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March Program Updates

Posted on March 19, 2013 08:59

Lenawee United Way continues to work toward our three very bold goals for Lenawee County:

Education: To cut the number of high school dropouts in half.

Income: To cut in half the number of lower-income families who are financially unstable.

Health: Increase by one third the number of youth and adults who are healthy and avoid risky behaviors.

Reaching these goals involves a complex process that includes many partners...

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