United Way of the Mid Willamette Valley en United Way of the Mid Willamette Valley Copyright 2010 United Way of the Mid Willamette Valley 2010-03-10T16:48:07+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/2009-community-celebration-event http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/2009-community-celebration-event#When:15:48:07Z Please join us for United Way’s annual Community Celebration on April 8th at 6:00PM at the Salem Conference Center.  We will be celebrating the 2009 Campaign and all of the volunteers, advocates, donors, and community leaders who choose to LIVE UNITED in the Mid-Willamette Valley.  Presented in partnership with HandsOn Mid-Willamette Valley, the event is titled “No Dining, Just Doing” and will engage guests in volunteer projects during the event that support the work of local agencies in the areas of health, education, and income.  Projects include designing cards for Meals On Wheels participants, creating blankets for disadvantaged youth, donating blood, and more!  2009 Community Celebration Registration News and Announcements 2010-03-10T15:48:07+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/join-the-discussion http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/join-the-discussion#When:16:36:43Z Speak up. Get involved. Join the community engagement process. United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley invites you to Be Part of the Change by participating in a number of upcoming opportunities to share knowledge and perspective about our community and United Way’s work within it. News and Announcements 2010-01-20T16:36:43+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/relief-for-haiti http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/relief-for-haiti#When:21:42:14Z On the evening of January 12, 2010, a major earthquake, 7.0 magnitude, hit Haiti. The loss is astounding and affects the global community. Local United Ways, including United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley, are encouraging individuals wanting to help to make a financial donation to the relief efforts. No gift is too small. Every gift and ever person makes a difference. United Way disaster relief is managed through United Way Worldwide. United Way Worldwide’s Core Crisis Team has been mobilized and is in contact its Caribbean Regional Team to gather more information about the needs on the ground. All funds contributed will be used by United Way Worldwide for long-term recovery efforts. Donate to UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE DISASTER RELIEF FUND Checks can also be sent to the following address (with the Haiti Relief Fund reference in either memo line or enclosed correspondence): United Way Worldwide P.O. Box 630568       Baltimore, MD 21263-0568 People can also contribute to Haiti’s long-term recovery by texting: Text HAITI to UNITED (864833). Other organizations in need of financial contributions to assist with Haiti’s relief efforts: Red Cross: The Red Cross is not accepting volunteers to travel to Haiti. The best way to support the Red Cross efforts in Haiti is to make a donation to the International Relief Fund online at   http://www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-Red-Cross.  People may also text “HAITI” to “90999” to make a donation of $10, which will be given to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts. hwww.redcross.org/ Text “HAITI” to 90999 to make a $10 donation MercyCorps: MercyCorps is deploying an emergency response team. Check out their blog and more details on the relief effort. http://www.mercycorps.org/give Medical Teams International: Medical Teams International is sending a very experienced team of six people to Haiti on Thursday. The team will be carrying medicines and orthopedic supplies - enough to help 12,000 people for a week. An orthopedic specialty team is scheduled to depart on Sunday. http://www.medicalteams.org/sf/donate.aspx News and Announcements 2010-01-14T21:42:14+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/fema-grant-applications-now-accepted http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/fema-grant-applications-now-accepted#When:23:46:34Z The Marion and Polk Local Board is now accepting applications for use of emergency food and shelter funds in Marion and Polk Counties.  Agencies providing emergency food or shelter services may apply for funds immediately. Applications are due by Monday, January 25, 2010. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, have an accounting system,  practice nondiscrimination, and if they are a voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board.  Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. The Local Board, made up of representatives of non-profit agencies, community members, and local government representatives, will make the allocations of funds to local agencies in early February. United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley will serve as the local administrator of these funds. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds can download application instructions, forms, and reference materials below. Instructions: Download Application Letter 2010 below: Application_Letter_2010.doc Download Forms A, B, and C below: FORM_A_National_Board_Form.doc FORM_B_Local_Application_Form.doc FORM_C_-_Local_Recipient_Organization_Certification.doc Download Reference Materials below: Sample_Eligible_and_Ineligible_Form.doc FEMA_Reference_Manual.pdf For questions or to get more information contact Mikki Trowbridge at United Way Mid-Willamette Valley (503)363-1651 or by email at mtrowbridge@unitedwaymwv.org. Read the full Press Release.   News and Announcements 2009-12-17T23:46:34+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/warming-center-open-tonight http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/warming-center-open-tonight#When:23:59:51Z Volunteers with the Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross are opening a Warming Center in Salem tonight (Wednesday, December 9) to help shelter people from the cold weather.  The site for the Warming Center will be at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall located at 630 Hood St NE in Salem.  Hours of operation will be 9:00 pm to 7:00 am tonight and 7:00 pm to 7:00 am on Thursday and Friday.  Weekend hours to be determined based on need. People who need to stay at the Center will be offered warm beverages and bread each evening and breakfast each morning.  Cots and blankets along with basic hygiene items will also be available. Dogs and cats will be accepted with their owners, however must be crated (provided at shelter) for the duration of their stay, with the exception of exercise breaks outside the Center.  Limited food and water for the pets will be provided. Public calls about the Center may be made to the Red Cross Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  After hours calls should be made to 503-881-2874.  Media inquires should be made to Margaret A. Sanner at 503-508-0688. News and Announcements 2009-12-09T23:59:51+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/national-family-volunteer-day http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/national-family-volunteer-day#When:18:14:26Z November 21 - Join families across the nation for a day of investing in your community. This annual day of service, held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, is designed to demonstrate the power of families who choose to volunteer together to support the communities in which they live and serve.  Volunteering as a family provides quality time for busy families, strengthens communication and positively impacts local communities across the nation. For project ideas email Chelsea Whitlow with HandOn Mid-Willamette Valley at cwhitlow@unitedwaymwv.org HandsOn community partners are posting opportunities to volunteer on this day. Check often. Act Now! To learn more about getting involved in your community all year long, visit the HandsOn website at http://www.handsonmwv.org News and Announcements 2009-11-14T18:14:26+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/get-a-live-united-shirt http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/get-a-live-united-shirt#When:22:29:15Z Show your support for getting involved in your community. Get LIVE UNITED t-shirts to help spread the message about Give. Advocate Volunteer. LIVE UNITED. Individuals shirts are available for $10 each.A limited quantity of women’s cut shirts are available. Please specify. United Way funded agencies and official workplace campaign partners ordering six or more shirts at one time, may purchase up to 24 shirts for $8.00 each or purchase 25 or more shirts and pay $6.00 per shirt. Please download the t-shirt order form, fill out appropriate information and fax to the United Way office at (503) 581-2730. You will be contacted when your order is ready for pick-up. Get the Shirt - LIVE UNITED T-shirt Order Form - shirtorderform.pdf News and Announcements 2009-10-29T22:29:15+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/live-united-campaign-kickoff http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/live-united-campaign-kickoff#When:13:13:52Z United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley kicked off its 2009 Community Campaign on Sept. 17 at the Salem Conference Center. We are grateful to everyone who came in support of United Way’s mission to help people improve their lives. Close to 400 community members attended the event, which marks the beginning of United Way’s annual fundraising campaign to support community based programs and services throughout Marion, Polk and Yamhill Counts. The afternoon event also showcased the official launch of LIVE UNITED, which highlighted personal stories from community members who are giving back to our community through volunteerism, advocacy and financial donations. With the community’s support, we hope to raise $2 million this year. About 300 regional companies and agencies support the annual workplace campaign. Each year, thousands of people here in tri-county area are helped by United Way-funded programs and initiatives. United, we can ensure our youth succeed, families and individuals are strong, healthy and self-sufficient and people can stay in their homes safely. Special thanks to those who helped make our kickoff possible and our sponsors: Gold - Statesman Journal Silver - A-dec Bronze - Roth’s, PGE, AmeriTitle News and Announcements 2009-10-14T13:13:52+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/sept-17-kickoff-luncheon http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/sept-17-kickoff-luncheon#When:17:06:14Z JOIN the MOVEMENT. LIVE UNITED! 2009 Campaign Kickoff Thursday, September 17, 2009 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (Seating opens at 11:30 am. Programs begins at noon.) Salem Conference Center Willamette Room 200 Commercial St SE Table Sponsorships Still Available—Call Today Please RSVP Online today! Thank You to Our Supporting Sponsors Gold - Statesman Journal Silver - A-dec Bronze - Roth’s, PGE, AmeriTitle News and Announcements 2009-08-13T17:06:14+00:00