Lenawee United Way is making final plans for our Annual Meeting to be held on Thursday, June 7, 2012, 5:00-7:00 p.m. at The Centre.

The Annual Meeting is a time for celebrating last year’s fundraising campaign, recognizing the 2011-12 class of Emerging Leaders, approving the nomination of new board members, and honoring our 2012 Stubnitz Recipient and 2012 Young Leader Incito Award Recipient.

If you would like to attend the Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 7th, please RSVP to Catrina Ossmann via email:catrina@lenaweeunitedway.org or by calling 263.4696 by June 1^st.

Thanks to sponsors, Venchurs, Kapnick Insurance and The Centre, there’s no cost to attend.

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The Emerging Leaders program is limited to 15 participants.  The selection of participants will be made by the Emerging Leaders Advisory Council based on leadership potential, community involvement, and professional recommendations.  In addition, the Council seeks to provide a geographic and professional balance within each class.

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Grants awarded to Local Programs for Education and Income Focus Areas

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 Take advantage of Money Smart Week 2012 to see what resources are available locally to help you to better manage your personal finances – we can always learn something new.

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John F. Kennedy reminds us, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”  The board and staff of Lenawee United Way truly appreciate the entire community for their continued support of the work of United Way.  Our gratitude runs deep and we simply can’t say “thank you” enough. 

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The Lenawee Health Network is made up of several non-profit agencies and organizations and is led by ProMedica.  Now that the assessment is complete, we’d like to share the data with the community!

The public is invited to a community meeting to hear the results of the study.  Please join us on Friday, April 20 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at Grace Point Evangelical Church, 4612 N. Adrian Hwy.  RSVP’s are requested, please email Catrina Ossmann at catrina@lenaweeunitedway.org or call 263-4696 to reserve your seat.  A continental breakfast will be served. 

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Lenawee United Way is working with local utility companies and non-profit agencies to find solutions to the area’s top requested need: Utility Service Payment Assistance.

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Lenawee United Way is wrapping up the fourth year of the Emerging Leaders program with 15 participants. The mission of Emerging Leaders is to develop leadership skills that can be employed in the workplace as well as in the community.  Participants learn from community leaders and local experts who provide opportunities for networking and cultivating leadership.

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As of March 5, our current campaign total is $816,277.61.  We still have a ways to go before we reach our $1 million goal.  However, for us, it’s more than just meeting a goal.  It’s about meeting a need.  The need is high in our community.  Every dollar matters and every dollar is used to help promote self-sufficiency in Lenawee County.  Thank you to everyone who has given to Lenawee United Way during the 2011-12 campaign.  If you have yet to donate, would you consider an investment in your community today?  Visit us at www.lenaweeunitedway.org to learn more or to make a donation.  Also, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

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Many exciting events are on the calendar at Lenawee United Way and we hope you’ll mark your calendars now to join us at one or all of them! 

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