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What does it mean to LIVE UNITED?
We believe that Living United means joining hands to assure
that every member of our community has access to the building
blocks of a good life -- a quality education, enough income to
support a family and good health.
Living United means everyone doing what they can, investing
their time, talent and treasure in their own community.
Each year over 10,000 people in Lebanon County choose to "LIVE
UNITED" by supporting the over 30 agencies and programs
our United Way funds. We are truly proud to be among so many individuals
who are joining forces to touch the lives of the 45,000 plus people
who use a United Way funded agency each year.
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> Kick Off Breakfast '08
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The United Way of Lebanon County began our 2008 Campaign
on September 3, 2008 with a Kick-Off Breakfast at the Lantern
Lodge & Convention Center
Volunteers, staff and community members from all over Lebanon
County were in attendance for this annual event.
Among the events, various speakers shared their individual
ways of living this year's theme: "LIVE UNITED".
There were musical performances by local musicians "Letters
for Lovers", and the campaign goal for this year, $2,050,000
was announced.
Read More
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>Francis J. Dixon Foundation Matching
Grant
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The Francis J Dixon Foundation Matching Grant will match
any first time gift and any increased gift
of 10% or more to the 2008 Lebanon County Campaign, up to
$50,000.
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The Francis J. Dixon Foundation is a private, family foundation
founded in 1989 by Francis J. (Frank) Dixon. The Foundation
funds grants, educational scholarships, and charities specific
to Lebanon County and disaster relief efforts world-wide.
This marks the first time that the Foundation has chosen
to give the United Way of Lebanon County a grant.
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> UW of Lebanon Count Welcomes New
Member
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The United Way of Lebanon County is pleased to welcome a
new staff member.
Romeeka Gayhart joins the team as an AmeriCorps
Vista Volunteer for the 2008/2009 year.
She is a resident of Jonestown and received her BA in Spanish
and Anthropology from Juniata College.
Her duties include campaign assistance and helping with
community outreach and resource development.
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For 40 years, VISTA has been helping
bring communities and individuals out of poverty. Today,
nearly 7,000 VISTA members serve in hundreds of nonprofit
organizations and public agencies throughout the country
- working to fight illiteracy, improve health services,
create businesses, increase housing opportunities, or
bridge the digital divide.
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> Prescription Assistance
Bus in Lebanon
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For more information:
www.pparx.org
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On the morning of Tuesday, the 28th of October, Lebanon County
will be visited by the "Help Is Here Express" tour bus.
The bus will be parked at the corner of 9th Street and Cumberland
from about 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. The bus is equipped with computer
terminals and mobile telephones so Lebanon County residents can
find out on the bus if they are eligible for help paying for their
medicines.
The bus is meant to raise awareness for programs offered by the
Partnership for Prescription Assistance: 1-888-4PPA-NOW
The bus will be available thanks to the Lebanon County United
Way, the Partnership for Prescription Assistance and the City
of Lebanon.
Click here to download a printable
PDF flyer
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P.R.O.B.E.
Have you ever wanted to make a career change?
Have you ever tried to get a handle on your finances?
P.R.O.B.E. is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, whose mission
is to assist single parents, displaced homemakers (those that
are separated, widowed, or divorced), and individuals in transition
in achieving economic self-sufficiency.
P.R.O.B.E. is home to New Options/New Choices Career Development
Services, The Financial Literacy Program, and the Family Savings
Account Program.
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October 15th Campaign Meeting
"Vote
to Live
United"
Salem Lutheran Church
12:00 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsored by: First National Bank of Fredericksburg
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How are our donations
distributed?
We have a very effective, responsible and efficient system
in place for distributing funds into our community to
address the most pressing needs.
This system has two components, our regular allocations
process, involving 8 panels of over 50 local volunteers
from all walks of life reviewing and visiting local agencies,
and our Community Impact Grant process involving
a panel of volunteers that reviews grant proposals from
any 501C3 in Lebanon County for programs that address
specified unmet needs in our community.
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Creative Ways of Living United
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The 2008/2009 campaign has officially begun and already we are
seeing the incredible support of hundreds of community members,
joining us to LIVE UNITED! Here are just some of the
many examples of innovative ways that Lebanon County is helping.
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The Hershey Company: Who provide free printing
and all of the free candy that we give at our meetings,
display tables, outside of our offices (and which tempts
us during work hours).
Jeanette Castro: at SARCC, who donated the Spanish
Translation of our brochures so that our information can
reach as many members of our community as possible.
Pat & Rick Sullivan at Colortech: Who
have donated the printing of 40,000 English and 5,000
Spanish Brochures for the 10th Consecutive Year.
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There are many, many more generous organizations and
people who help with our United Way and in the community each
and every day of the year. We thank all of you. Together, we
are joining hands to build a stronger community.
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Exciting news for the Compeer Program was
made public on Sept. 15, 2008. A Boston University-affiliated
study was published in the Community Mental Health Journal
showing that Compeer's programs have a profound effect on
the well-being of adults with serious mental illness.
Compeer, through the work of trained volunteers,
offer programs that complement therapy programs to combat
severe mental illness. A "compeer" is defined
as a person in a relationship with another peer or equal.
The study showed that adults who received
Compeer services in addition to psychiatric treatments showed
major improvement in subjective well-being and social support.
Compeer's full press release may be downloaded
here and the full study can be downloaded
in PDF format here.
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Give. Volunteer.
Advocate
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volunteers and donation. If you have any of these items that
you wish to donate to the agencies or are looking for volunteer
opportunities, please see the full listings on our website
for agency contact information: Wish
Lists and Volunteer
Opportunities. Here is a brief summary of the volunteer
opportunities and wish lists for October in Lebanon County.
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Agency Wishlists
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Agency Volunteer Opportunities
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Catholic Charities
Baby wash, lotion, powder and shampoo (travel and full
sizes)
Baby clothes, size preemie to 18 months (all seasons)
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ICE machine for cafeteria
Two microwaves
The Lebanon Community Libraries
Books, Audio books, and DVDs - New or like new
Art supplies for Story Time
The Arc of Dauphin and Lebanon Counties
Wireless microphones for KOTB puppeteers
Sports balls (basketball, volleyball, kickball's)
Developmental & Disability Services
Assorted batteries
Troy-Bilt Leaf Blower/Vacuum
P.R.O.B.E.
New or Gently Used computers capable of running Windows
XP or higher
Compeer of Lebanon County
Bingo prizes for adults, mostly women
Lebanon County Christian Ministries
Bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths
Canned fruit and pasta
See the Full List
of Wish List Items
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The Phoenix Youth Center
P.O. Box 534, Campbelltown, PA
111A East Main Street, Rear, Palmyra, PA
www.phoenixyouthcenter.com
Ongoing need for volunteers who are interested in having
fun with children between the ages of 9 and 14 years of
age.
Volunteers needed for the following times/activities:
Homework Club - Monday - Thursday - 2:45pm - 5:00pm
Recreation Center - Monday - Thursday - 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Contact: Brenda Blauch - 717-838-0302 or phoenixyouthcenter@msn.com
Developmental & Disability Services
1126 Walnut Street, Lebanon, PA
www.ddslebanon.org
Ongoing need for volunteers who would like to wash children's
toys on a weekly basis. Clean sterile environment.
Ongoing need for volunteers who would like to weed and
tend to garden area - maintain Natural Therapy area.
Contact: Jessica Penchard - 717-274-3493 vpdevelopment@ddslebanon.org
For
More Volunteer Opportunities
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