IMPACT MATTERS
Join the Movement: Kickstart Your Campaign
Together, We Can Make a Difference
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
As the new school year begins, we invite you to join us in making a positive impact on our community through workplace giving. Your participation is essential in helping the United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region address the critical needs of students, families and individuals in our area
By supporting our workplace campaigns, you are investing in the future of our community. Your generous contributions will directly support programs that provide education resources, after-school programs and support services for students and their families.
In this newsletter, you will find information on how to get involved, learn about the impact of your donations, and discover inspiring stories of change Together, we can create a more equitable and compassionate community.
Thank you for your continued support and we are excited to work with you this campaign season!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Manning
The United Way Resource Development Team 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
Isabella Hulihan
Donor
Development Coordinator
ihulihan@uwdor.org
845 471 1900 x 3122
Giving back doesn’t have to come from your wallet. Consider becoming a volunteer!
School is (actually) Back in Session
We will continue to introduce you to our community grant partners every month.
We are excited to partner with the Boys and Girls Club of Newburgh and their Early Elementary Education Program The program is intended to improve academic outcomes for youth through literacy instruction. The program operates during the school year, Monday-Friday and consists of three structured hours of activities including homework help and tutoring, academic enrichment and electives including classes in the arts, science and technology and sports.
One of our goals is to create a more financially stable community.
We want to:
Improve financial access for ALICE and low-income individuals to alleviate short-term financial crises in order to increase local families’ economic position.
Increase annual earnings and workplace advancement of individuals and families in our region.
If a child is not reading at grade level by the end of third grade, they are statistically likely to remain illiterate throughout their life. This has caused 45 million adults in the United States alone to be illiterate. That is 5x the population of New York City.
You can help.
Kindness Champion
Our Kindness Champions have been nominated. Check out our website and view all our contestant’s videos and vote for your favorite.
Voting ends on September 18th.
You can double your impact with Double Vote Fridays. Every Friday, through the end of the competition, you can double your vote. $1 = 2 votes.
www.uwdor.org/kindnes schampion
THE LUNCHBOX
Wednesday, September 11th 9am - 11am
29 North Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie
Help us serve hot meals to those in need
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Thursday, September 12th
8am - 1pm City of Newburgh
Helping with home build & restoration activities
THE LUNCHBOX
Friday, September 13th 10am - 1pm
84 Cannon St, Poughkeepsie
Inventorying and sorting professional clothing.
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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.
COMMUNITY BREAKFASTjoin us
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 | 7:30 AM DOUBLETREE BY HILTON, POUGHKEEPSIE
CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS
Since 1852, the Newburgh Free Library has provided library resources that enhance their residents' quality of life They offer lifelong learning opportunities for all ages NFL is an active community and economic development institution that addresses key issues such as literacy, job information, early childhood education and community vitality
NFL's service area is the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, making them the hometown library for the City of Newburgh, the Town of Newburgh, and the Town of New Windsor The Newburgh Free Library has a diverse collection of books, movies, and music. They lend digital download media in the form of eBooks, eMovies and eMusic As one of the area's cultural and education centers, they offer programs for all ages Residents can enjoy free WiFi at our computers, desktop or laptop, and expand technology skills at their free classes in their eLearning Center
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District is a special legislative district created to provide public library service to the residents of the City and Town of Poughkeepsie, New York As such, the voters in each municipality annually vote on an operating budget and, from time to time, supplemental and capital programs The Library District is its own independent authority and is governed by its legislation, applicable public law, and its by-laws.
Their vision is to provide vibrant libraries where people want to be. It will meet the needs of a diverse and growing constituency by providing services and partnering with other community organizations. The Board of Trustees and the staff will work together to serve the public and to respond to the changing nature of library services
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