United Way of the Mid Willamette Valley en United Way of the Mid Willamette Valley Copyright 2009 United Way of the Mid Willamette Valley 2009-06-17T16:05:42+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/volunteer-teams-register-for-days-of-caring http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/volunteer-teams-register-for-days-of-caring#When:23:09:26Z Get involved, invest your time and make a difference in your community. Sign your company or group volunteer team up and join United Way for the 14th Annual Days of Caring September 7-12, 2009 Register your team to help United Way community partners with much needed projects and save thousands of dollars through your gift of time. As a Days of Caring volunteer, you and your team volunteers will gain a deeper understanding of the community and United Way’s work. Register your volunteer team today Visit the official Days of Caring page to learn more about registering your team or submitting an agency project for consideration. Volunteer group leaders, register your team. If you are interested in volunteering, contact your company’s group leader. If your company does not have a volunteer team, consider leading a team yourself. News and Announcements 2009-06-10T23:09:26+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/bus-passes-grants-now-available http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/bus-passes-grants-now-available#When:13:56:17Z The July to December 2009 Grant Application Process is Now Open. United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley partners with Salem Area Mass Transit District to manage the Cherriots’ bus pass program. The program distributes free bus passes to qualified Mid-Valley non-profits (including schools, churches, agencies) whose clients need transportation support throughout the area. United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is pleased to open the application process for Go Card bus passes for the July to December 2009 period. Qualifications for Applying: - Agency must be a 501(c)3 non-profit serving Marion county residents. - Agency must be serving individuals in the health and human services field. - Agency cannot sell the awarded bus passes for any reason - Agency may not disburse the passes to another non-profit organization or program unless approved by United Way. - Agency must have at least one representative that is able to pick up the 6 month allotment of passes from the United Way office in January. - Agency will be required to distribute the passes to those they serve as well as the general public that requests passes from your agency. - Agency is responsible for tracking the disbursement of the passes from July to December 2009. Agency will be required to submit data to United Way on a quarterly basis, which will be passed onto Salem Area Mass Transit. Data spreadsheet will be provided to the email address listed on the application. Applications are due to the United Way office by 4:00 p.m. June 18, 2009 Download Application: Bus_Pass_App_-_July_2009.doc *If awarded passes, your organization must agree to report pass distribution per the documentation that United Way requires. Reporting is due at the end of each quarter, via a spreadsheet sent electronically by e-mail. Individual Bus Passes United Way does not distribute bus passes to individuals. Bus passes are issued to non-profit organizations in the area through an application process. The selected organizations are responsible for distributing passes to individuals in need. A list of organizations distributing bus passes will be posted on this website as soon as the bus passes are awarded. News and Announcements 2009-06-08T13:56:17+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/gifts-in-kind http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/gifts-in-kind#When:17:08:22Z United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley recognizes that our local nonprofit organizations always need a wide range of contributions. Through its Gifts In Kind program, United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley partners with businesses to provide quality products and services to nonprofit agencies. This important program puts needed materials and supplies in the hands of local agencies, meaning they can redirect their dollars from supplies to programs and services. Last year, more than $46,000 of in kind goods were donated directly to United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley and distributed to qualified non-profits throughout the region. These are new goods from national business, like Home Depot, Van Heusen and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Read the Statesman Journal article on the Gifts In Kind program. News and Announcements 2009-05-05T17:08:22+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/stamp-out-hunger http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/stamp-out-hunger#When:21:46:12Z Join in the fight to end hunger on Saturday, May 9, 2009, by leaving non-perishable food donations in a bag next to your mailbox for your letter carrier. Stamp Out Hunger is the nation’s largest single-day food drive. Last year, over 73 million pounds of food were donated to food banks. This event was created by the National Association of Letter Carriers, in conjunction with Feeding America, and is sponsored by Campbell Soup Company, the United States Postal Service, United Way of America, G2 Interactive and Valpak. What you can do to help 1) Place bags with nonperishable* food items next to your mailbox. 2) Your letter carrier will pick them up and deliver them to local food banks. * Donate things like canned meat and fish, canned soup, juice, pasta, cereal and rice. Please do not include items that have expired or are in glass containers. Learn More About Stamp Out Hunger Learn more about the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger initiative at http://www.stampouthunger.com News and Announcements 2009-04-30T21:46:12+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/national-volunteer-week http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/national-volunteer-week#When:22:33:46Z It’s National Volunteer Week (April 19-29, 2009) and we wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for your commitment in supporting United Way and the Volunteer & Mentor Center. Together, we’re working to advance the common good by focusing on the building blocks of a good life: a quality education that leads to stable jobs, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. But we can’t do it alone. We need the heads, hands and hearts of people like you to help tackle the problems facing our communities. If you already volunteer with United Way or other community groups through the Volunteer & Mentor Center, we thank you for your time and talent. If you haven’t had a chance to look for volunteer opportunities in our community, please consider doing so now. Visit the Volunteer & Mentor Center and give back today. By volunteering, you’re creating opportunities for a better life for all. Thank you for opening your heart and lending your muscle. Learn more at http://www.givebacktoday.org News and Announcements 2009-04-21T22:33:46+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/child-abuse-prevention-rally http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/child-abuse-prevention-rally#When:22:47:52Z April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Help us raise awareness and promote prevention at the Child Abuse Prevention Month Rally on April 2 at State Capitol Building from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.  Keynote speakers will discuss elements of prevention, public policy and effects of abuse on children.  Service partners from Marion and Polk counties will also be on hand to discuss practical ways we can all prevent abuse.  Everyone in our community can make a difference.  Please join us! Child Abuse Prevention Rally April 2, 2009 12 to 1 p.m. State Capitol Building Advocacy - Resource Fair - Free Lunch Thank you to these outstanding corporate sponsors for helping make Child Abuse Prevention Month possible:   Special thanks to these community supporters for their in-kind contributions: Hurst Automotive & Welding in Keizer - hot dog lunch Withnell Motor Company - bus transportation Walery’s Premium Pizza - soda Click Here to Get more information on Child Abuse Prevention Month programs and services.   News and Announcements 2009-03-31T22:47:52+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/campaign-celebration http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/campaign-celebration#When:21:03:59Z Each year, United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley hosts a very special event to honor truly outstanding community members and organizations. As the 2008-2009 campaign comes to a close, we invite you to join us for an evening of fun and entertainment as we recognize the outstanding work of many individuals and companies, and announce the results from the 2008 campaign season! March 12, 2009 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Salem Conference Center RSVP Extended to March 9. Reserve Your Seat Today! We hope you will join us. Reserve your seat today by contacting Cyndi Astley, Campaign Director, at castley@unitedwaymwv.org or call (503) 363-1651. 2008 Campaign Celebration Event Sponsors Thank you to the following organizations for making this event possible. Presenting Sponsor News and Announcements 2009-02-24T21:03:59+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/community-impact-grants-available http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/community-impact-grants-available#When:00:11:42Z United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is now accepting grant applications for its 2009-2011 Community Impact funding cycle. United Way is committed to allocating resources to addressing the most pressing needs of the communities we serve. The Community Impact Grant process allows United Way funds to be awarded to programs that positively impact the issues and create long-term change. Impact funds will be allocated to programs that show results. Grant proposals for United Way 2009-2011 funding cycle will be accepted February 17 through March 23. All materials must be submitted electronically. United Way Community Impact Grants   News and Announcements 2009-02-18T00:11:42+00:00 http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/emergency-food-and-shelter-grants http://unitedwaymwv.org/news-events/announcements/emergency-food-and-shelter-grants#When:22:35:35Z The Grant Process for This Cycle is Closed. The Salem, Marion & Polk Counties area has received notification of funding from the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board (otherwise known as FEMA).  $276,501 has been designated for our area, over $30,000 more than last year. Applications for emergency food and shelter programs can now be submitted. Please submit the original application (with the original signed forms) to the Emergency Food & Shelter program by Friday, January 23rd: ATTN:  Emergency Food & Shelter Local Board c/o United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley 455 Bliler Street NE Salem, OR 97301 Also submit an electronic copy of the local application form to fema@unitedwaymwv.org. In a separate e-mail, applicants are asked to email: fema@unitedwaymwv.org  to schedule their presentation time. If you wish assistance in completing your application or to find answers to general questions, contact Denise Swanson at the United Way at 503-363-1651. The local board will meet after applications are received to make the awards and you will be notified of the decision of the local board. You will be requested to make a brief presentation to Board members before our deliberations on your proposal. Presentations will be made between 8:30 and 11:30 in the morning of Thursday, January 29th. Below are the materials needed to complete your application. In addition, you can review the Local Recipient Organization Responsibilities and the information about eligible and ineligible program expenses in the booklet you received last year or download it below.  This will help you plan your application and internal procedures. To apply: (1) Complete the application form provided by the National Emergency Food and Shelter Program - (Local_Application_2009.doc) (2) Complete the local form intended to provide information to the Local Board in making its decisions. Please complete the form on the computer and submit electronically and one copy in hard copy. (National_Board_Form.doc) (3) Include a copy of your agency brochure or an informational flier or newspaper article. (4) Complete the Local Recipient Organization Certification Form only with the original copy of your application (Organization_Certification.doc) (5) Include one copy of your Board of Directors and your most recent annual audit or Form 990 with your hard copy application Local Recipient Organization’s Responsibilities (LRO) - Download reference manual (Reference_Manual.pdf)       News and Announcements 2009-01-14T22:35:35+00:00