Thursday, February 26, 2009

Fall 2008 Update

United Way has been at the center of social change for more than a century. United Way St. Croix Valley’s LIVE UNITED campaign is about the power of unity – people coming together to improve their communities. We hope that it will be a constant reminder that when we as individuals think outside ourselves, we can transform lives. We build the strength of our neighborhoods. We bolster the health of our society. And we change the lives of those who walk by us every day.

We all win when a child is mentored and succeeds in school. We all win when the basic needs of our communities are met. We all win when families are financially stable. We all win when people are healthy and senior citizens and those with special needs receive the support to live independently.

United Way St. Croix Valley is leading three initiatives designed to help our communities win. Food is arguably the most basic need for families and individuals in our communities. United Way’s Food Resource Center distributes large quantities of donated boxed, canned and fresh food to local food pantries, the homeless and domestic abuse shelters and other supplemental food programs. United Way continues its leadership support for transitional housing by supporting Grace Place. Residents receive counseling and support as they transition to permanent housing. Our community partnership, Success By 6, is working to ensure that all children in our region get the same high quality start in life. We are providing resources to help parents prepare their children for school success.

Join us. United, we elevate. United, we preserve. United, we accomplish more than anyone can do alone. Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. Living united means being part of the change.

John