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2008 Days of Caring
SAVE THE DATES !!!
2008 Days of Caring:
Wednesday September 24
Saturday September 27
Kick-off Rally with
Free Pancake Breakfast
Friday September 19
For more information, please contact us
email:
daysofcaring@
unitedwaytucson.org
or call:
520-903-9000 x 335
Thank you, Sponsors!
Circle of Excellence
Community Conversation on Early Childhood Education supporting partners:
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Community Conversation on Early Childhood Education
Tuesday May 20
8:00am - noon
TCC - Copper Ballroom
United Way, Tucson Regional Town Hall, Southern Arizona Leadership Council, and First Things First are hosting, in partnership with many other community organizations, the Community Conversation on Early Childhood Education. Attendees from the business community, early childhood educators, teachers and parents will learn about the community’s successful school readiness efforts; meet the new First Things First (FTF) state agency Board members and Regional Council representatives; and provide feedback to drive action in support of early childhood education and the recommendations of the Tucson Town Hall, as well as the work of First Things First and its regional councils.
Speakers include:
- Peter Likins (Chairman, Southern Arizona Leadership Council)
- Hon. Ramón Valadez (Pima County Board of Supervisors, District 2)
- Steve Banzhaf (Private Client Advisor, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management and Chair, United Way Board of Directors)
- Nadine Mathis Basha (Chair, First Things First Board)
- Donald Diamond (Chairman, Diamond Ventures, Inc.)
- Kristi Tedesco (Anchor, KVOA News 4)
- Steve Lynn (VP Communications & Government Relations, Tucson Electric Power and Member, First Things First Board)
- Jane Henderson, Board Member, National Association for the Education of Young Children
To RSVP, contact Erin Daga at (520) 903-9000 ext. 231 or edaga@unitedwaytucson.org. |
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United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona has released two Requests For Proposals (RFPs) related to supporting seniors in their efforts to remain active and independent.
One request will result in funding to conduct outreach to informal, family caregivers of the elderly and link them to support services in the community.
The second request will result in funding volunteer programs that are targeted to utilizing the time and talents of senior citizens. 
Click on the links below to access the RFPs and application instructions:
Instructions for Applicants
Target RFP - Caregiving
Target RFP - Volunteering |
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 United Way Inclusion Council
(formerly MLDP) is please to announce a Leadership and Diversity Workshop
United Way Inclusion Council Workshop will covers many topics, including sessions
about cultural diversity, board management skills, committee participation, Robert’s
Rules of Order, fundamentals of fundraising, leadership and financial skills for board
membership. The workshop includes a continental breakfast, notebook and lunch
each day.
United Way Inclusion Council Workshop
CULTIVATE • LEADERSHIP • DIVERSITY
Wednesday, April 30 – Friday, May 2, 2008
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
300 S. Craycroft Road
University of Phoenix Building
Click here to download application.
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 Do you represent a nonprofit that provides basic services such as food, housing, rental and utility assistance, and clothing? If so, we would like you to weigh in on your organization’s experiences in the past year through an online survey.
The United Way, by request of the Governor’s office, is conducting a survey of community and faith-based organizations in southern Arizona. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the effects of the economic downturn on nonprofits and their ability to serve their community. The survey will give you the opportunity to describe your group’s situation and make state government more aware of the needs of Arizonians and the organizations that serve them at the grass-roots level.
Click here t o take the survey.
If you have questions, please contact rdeierling@unitedwaytucson.org |
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Grant Boosts Physical Education - The United Way of Tucson and  Southern Arizona obtained a three-year grant from theU.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools this summer to promote physical fitness in schools. As part of the grant, students in grades three through six are expected to perform 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week by playing modified sports, such as basketball and football, and dancing.
...[more] click here to read the full story provided by The Arizona Daily Star |
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WE RECEIVED FOUR STARS! United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator,  America's largest independent evaluator of charities! Charity Navigator notified us our our outstanding rating, along with the following message: "Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that your organization excels, as compared to other charities in America, in successfully managing the finances of your organization in an efficient and effective manner. This rise in your rating is an exceptional feat, especially given the economic challenges many charities have had to face in the last year." |
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Results
127 young children have received a fluoride varnish application to help prevent tooth decay.
759 children and families who are victims of abuse or neglect have received supportive services to increase family functioning.
22,077 seniors have received assistance that will enable them to live active and independent lives.
Click here to see all results
Stock Giving: Tax-Efficient Giving
More people are giving stock to charity in lieu of cash.
Here's what to consider:· Rising markets have pushed up the value of many securities.· Stock gifts net a tax deduction and spare you paying capital-gains tax.· For the best tax result, donate shares owned for more than a year.
Click here to read an article about stock giving by the Wall Street Journal
*Please consult your tax advisor for details.
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