IMPACT MATTERS
Inspiring Change, Together
Empowering our Community Through Your Impact
Dear Friends and Supporters,
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of our community, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region remains steadfast in our commitment to creating a brighter future for all. Your unwavering support fuels our mission to address the most pressing challenges facing our neighbors
In this edition, we invite you to discover the remarkable impact your generosity has made in the lives of countless individuals and families. From education and housing stability to health and financial independence, your contributions are building a stronger, more resilient community.
We are excited to share updates on our ongoing initiatives, inspiring stories of transformation, and opportunities to get involved. Together, we can create a world where everyone has the chance to thrive.
Thank you for being a vital part of our journey.
Sincerely,
The United Way Resource Development Team
Elizabeth Manning
Vice President of Resource Development
emanning@uwdor org
845 471 1900 x 3116
Michelle Nepton
Donor Development
Director
mnepton@uwdor org
845 471 1900 x 3115
Susan Marchewka Senior Events Manager
smarchewka@uwdor org
845 471 1900 ext 3126
Donor Development Coordinator
ihulihan@uwdor.org
845 471 1900 x 3122
Isabella Hulihan
Don’t wait to start the FAFSA!
United Way is offering virtual FAFSA prep office hours throughout August. Completing the FAFSA can be overwhelming, but we ’ re here to help Let us guide you through the process in just ten minutes. Your college dreams are within reach.
Learn more, www.uwdor.org/FAFSA
School is (almost) Back in Session
We are excited to announce one of our education partners for 2024-2025.
We are excited to partner with the CultureConnect and their Community Connect Program. The program is an after-school and summer academic enrichment program for K-5 English Language Learner (ENL) students in the Rhinebeck and Red Hook schools It offers academic support that may not be available at home due to language barriers Improved language, reading, and writing skills contribute to increased literacy and academic performance, while also building confidence and enhancing social development.
We want to:
Develop opportunities for lifelong learning to increase skill-based development.
Increase opportunities for positive youth development and literacy skills. Our goal is to increase opportunities for education.
Nine out of every twenty people you see in the grocery store can’t afford the basic cost of living.
United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region strives to help more than 500 people every day who are in need by funding and assisting critical services in our area.
You can help.
Checkoutourupcomingvolunteeropportunitiesand fundraisingevents.
Volunteers Needed!
Looking for a way to make a real difference in just a few hours? Join our monthly basement clean-up crew on September 5th and help keep our community store running smoothly! This store provides essential items FREE to local non-profits, schools and faith-based organizations for their clients Your organizing skills will ensure it's fully stocked and ready for our next Day of Sharing event. Learn more, www.uwdor.org/volunteer
Kindness Champion
Do you know someone who consistently pays it forward and helps others through acts of kindness? This is your opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate their remarkable efforts by nominating them as our 2024 Kindness Champion!
Nominations are now open until August 14th You can nominate either yourself or someone else who deserves this recognition Learn more, uwdor org/kindnesschampion
School Supply Drive
Back to-school season can be a stressful time for many parents in our community.
Helpusequiplocalstudentsforsuccess!
OurannualBacktoSchoolDriveisunderway.Let'sensurethatour localstudentshavethesuppliestheyneed.Donatebackpacks, schoolsupplies,orfundstosupportourcause Together,wecan makeadifference
Learnmore,wwwuwdororg/backtoschooldrive
You can host a fundraiser too!
From birthday fundraisers to fun events, consider donating to United Way of the DutchessOrange Region through your own peer-to-peer fundraiser. Become a fundraising champion and host your own peer-to-peer fundraiser! Leverage your unique network to rally friends, family, and colleagues behind our cause By creating a personalized fundraising page, you can inspire others to support our mission and make a tangible impact on the lives of those we serve Learn more, email emanning@uwdor org
Wearegratefulforyou.
LIVE UNITED
