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4 unusual facts about United Way


Bill Aswad

Asawad is a member of United Way, the Vermont Association for Development and Planning, Vermont Health Foundation and a former president of the New England Association of Regional Councils.

United Way

United Way Worldwide, a nonprofit organization providing leadership and services to a network of member United Ways, donors and partner organizations across the world.

United Way of America, a coalition of charitable organizations in the United States

United Way New Zealand, a coalition of charitable organizations in New Zealand


100 Neediest Cases

The 100 Neediest Cases is an annual charitable campaign jointly sponsored by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the local chapter of the United Way.

2013 Colorado floods

The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Save the Children, the United Way, Boulder Flood Relief, and Helping Pets are among the organizations accepting donations on behalf of flood victims.

Alec Courtelis Award

She also served as director of the Arabian Racing Publishing Company, the United Way, and the James Madison Institute.

Bancroft School

Myra Kraft (née Hiatt), (1942–2011), Bancroft Class of 1960: Philanthropist with the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation; Robert K. and Myra H. Kraft Foundation; American Repertory Theatre; Brandeis University; United Way of Massachusetts Bay; Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston; Kraft Stadium for American football in Jerusalem.

By the People: The Election of Barack Obama

Proceeds from the sale of the soundtrack of this film went to United Way and Enterprise Community Partners.

Fibernet Corp.

The company sponsors various non-profit organizations, community-oriented programs, and business development projects locally and nationally, including the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Utah County, Habitat for Humanity, and Great Strides, a national fundraising event run by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

France Gélinas

She has been the executive director of the Community Health Centre of Sudbury, is on the United Way's Citizens' Advisory Panel, and serves as president of the Francophone Reference Group of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

Gale Lemerand

He also supports local groups and charities, such as Boy Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, March of Dimes, The Volusia Council on Aging, and the United Way.

George Dayton

In 1926, he served on the finance committee for the Community Fund, a predecessor of today's United Way.

Goodman Center

The Goodman Center’s clients include World Resources Institute, United Way, The Atlantic Philanthropies, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, OxFam International, The Council of Michigan Foundations, and the Skoll Foundation.

Graniterock

Outstanding Corporate Campaign Gold Level 2001–2002 — United Way of Santa Cruz County

Outstanding Corporate Campaign Gold Level 2002–2003 — United Way of Santa Cruz County

Commitment to community service, always a company priority, was expressed in new ways, such as “Pops and Rocks” concerts to benefit the United Way, and efforts to share quality practices with the public schools of Santa Cruz County.

H. Rodgin Cohen

Cohen is a trustee of Deerfield Academy, New York Presbyterian Hospital, the Hackley School, Hampton University and The Economic Club of New York, and is a member of the advisory boards of Wall Street Rising, United Way of Westchester-Putnam and the University of Charleston.

Hauppauge Industrial Association

Past winners and finalists include: Allstate Insurance, Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Community Development Corp., American Heart Association, EAC, Inc., Fuoco Group, Grassi & Co., H2M, Island Pro Digital, Then Kensington Company, mindSHIFT Technologies, Habitat for Humanity of Long Island, Middle Country Public Library, Stalco Construction, United Way of Long Island, VAI, Inc. and many others.

Howard Weiss

Weiss and his wife Geraldine involved themselves with Milwaukee’s civic affairs, donating their time and money to the Milwaukee Boys Club, the United Way, and the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Jack Benaroya

Benaroya was a former director of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce; the United Way of King County; Temple de Hirsch Sinai; Congregation Ezra Bessaroth; the Stroum Jewish Community Center; and the Pilchuck Glass School.

JCPenney Afterschool Fund

Through its legacy of supporting youth and charitable organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA of the USA, National 4-H Conference, United Way and FIRST, JCPenney formalized its commitment to the afterschool issue by making it the company’s signature cause in 1999.

Joe McInnes

McInnes’ involvement with the community extends past the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, including services as Trustee of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, President of the Tuckabatchee Area Council Boy Scouts of America, and President of the Montgomery United Way.

Joseph T. Taylor

The school motto is "We teach the 'whole child.' Our desire is that our children become 'masters of the universe.'" The Flanner House, now a United Way agency, houses the Center for Working Families, Children's Bureau, Marion County Public Library Branch, Indianapolis Metro Police Department, IPS Adult Basic Education and GED training program.

Juvenile Law Center

70% of Juvenile Law Center's revenue comes from foundations, 14%-16% from individuals, corporations, and United Way designated gifts, and the remainder from trainings, publications, speaking events, awards, and dividend investments.

Ken MacAfee

Additionally, MacAfee became active in United Way, Health Volunteers Overseas, Physicians Fighting Cancer, Homes for Homeless, AIDS Awareness Center, and Home for Wayward Children.

Lake Ridge Academy

She also previously worked for National Arthritis Foundation, the Red Cross, the United Way and the YMCA.

Larry Bomke

He is involved locally in the United Way, American Heart Association, Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Sangamon County Farm Bureau, Toastmasters, and Friends of Foster/Adoptive Families.

Merchants Insurance Group

Merchants Insurance Group supports a variety of charitable causes for organizations in the communities in which it does business, most notably The United Way, American Cancer Society, National MS Society, and Hospice.

Mr. Sub

In recent years, Mr. Sub has donated to several different charities including the United Way; as well as many health organizations.

Myra Kraft

She served on the boards of directors of the American Repertory Theatre, the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, Northeastern University, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, and Brandeis University.

Norm Jamison

He was employed by Stelco for twenty years, and also worked as a representative of the United Way in Norfolk County, Ontario.

Nycole Turmel

From 1992 onwards, Turmel acted as one of the PSAC leaders helping to coordinate and officially lend the union's support to the United Way's Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign.

Randy Richardville

These include working for the WTWR-FM radio station, United Way of Monroe County, the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, American Legislative Exchange Council, Habitat for Humanity, a former board member of the Monroe YMCA, Monroe Rotary Club, former board member for the Karmanos Cancer Institution, and many more.

Richard K. Sorenson

As a civilian, Sorenson was active in his community — serving on the board of directors for the United Way, the regional Boy Scout Council, and the board of directors for the Navy League.

Richard V. Thomas

Thomas was active in civic and community affairs, including the Masonic lodge, the Cheyenne Kiwanis International, and the United Way of Laramie County.

Schnucks

Schnucks has supported charitable causes, including the United Way, The Salvation Army Tree of Lights, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, St. Louis Variety - The Children's Charity, and Operation Food Search.

Stewart Kwoh

He serves on the boards of the United Way of Greater Los Angeles, Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools, KCET, and SCPR.

The 519 Church Street Community Centre

The 519 is a member agency of the United Way of Greater Toronto and the Toronto Neighbourhood Centres and has received funding from various governments, corporations and foundations including the Community One Foundation and Government of Ontario.

United Givers Fund

Many of these appeals later adopted the United Way name, sometimes in conjunction with a merger with another charitable appeal.

Virginia Pep Band

The ensemble has also performed at Charlottesville community events including the Charlottesville 10-miler, the Alzheimer's Walk, and the United Way Day of Caring.

Wichita Northeast Magnet High School

The curriculum is driven by community service and legal research in partnership with the Wichita Bar Association, the City of Wichita, United Way, Wichita Festivals, Inc. and many generous individual mentors.

William Francis Petrovic

He continued to be very active in civic organizations including the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, the Community Theater, the Navy League, Retired Officer's Association and was President of the community United Way Campaign in 1978.

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center

In 1985, the Center received a grant from the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Fund and was accepted as a member of United Way of Lake County.


see also

Akiva Schaffer

He was the director of '"Lazy Sunday", "I Just Had Sex", "Natalie's Rap", "Dick in a Box", "Peyton Manning for the United Way", "Iran So Far", "Jizz in My Pants", "Boombox", and sang with Samberg and T-Pain in "I'm on a Boat".

Alvah Chapman, Jr.

He had headed the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, the Miami Coalition for a Drug-Free Community, Goodwill Industries of South Florida, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Miami Citizens Against Crime, the Orange Bowl Committee, a committee to build the Miami Performing Arts Center and the local United Way.

Graniterock

Outstanding Corporate Campaign Gold Level Award - United Way of Santa Cruz County

J. Barry Griswell

He has been inducted into the Iowa Business Hall of Fame, is a recipient of the United Way of Central Iowa Alexis de Tocqueville Society award, a 2004 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, a 2004 recipient of the Central Iowa Philanthropic Award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, and a 2006 recipient of the Business Committee for the Arts Leadership Award as well as a 2008 recipient of the American for the Arts Corporate Citizenship in the Arts Award.

Ocean Bank

The bank supports several community programs and education, including the United Way, the Orange Bowl Committee, Camillus House, Florida International University, Florida Memorial University, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, The Carrolton School and The Dade Public Education Fund.

Ontario Liberal Party leadership election, 2013

Other prominent individuals: Anne Golden, former president of United Way of Greater Toronto and Conference Board of Canada

Steven Cantor

Cantor has directed commercials for such clients as Porsche, NFL/United Way, Dasani, and David Barton Gym.