Author: Jason Bethke

2013 JOSEPH A. BEIRNE COMMUNITY SERVICES AWARD

03/22/13

UWW’s U.S.A. Board of Trustees approves Ms. Patty Rose, Secretary-Treasurer, Pierce County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, as the 2013 recipient of the Joseph A. Beirne Community Services Award. More

2012 United Way Women in Philanthropy Award

03/21/13

On March 15th, 2013, nearly 300 women from all over the world gathered at the United Way Women’s Leadership Summit in Charleston, SC where Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and Ann Stallard were honored as recipients of the United Way Women in Philanthropy award. More

UPS Delivers for Communities For 30+ years

03/11/13

UPS is one of United Way’s top Global Corporate Leaders. Over 30 years, UPS has raised more than $1 billion in charitable giving. More

Diet Plans for Women: 3 Basic Nutrients

03/08/13

Diet plans for women aren't only for losing weight; they are effective strategies for the consumption necessary nutrients, having optimum control over the body's consumption of processed and harmful foods, and maintaining a consistent budget that is easy More

Reflections: My Week on the Hill

02/28/13

Naomi L. Adler, Esq., President and CEO at United Way of Westchester and Putnam, recounts her experience at the State of the Union address and her time on Capitol Hill with United Way CEO's from across the country. More

Community Service for Kids

02/19/13

It's never too early to start teaching your kids the value of community service. Getting involved in volunteering at a young age can set a life-long pattern of advancing the common good. More

Beware: 6 Healthy Diet Foods that Aren’t So Healthy

02/15/13

Eating healthy isn't as simple as reaching for a box of granola bars. Check out this list of diet foods that really aren't that friendly to your waistline. More

State of the Union Poll Results Are In!

02/12/13

Thank you to everyone who participated in our State of the Union Facebook poll. We agree that education is critical to our nation’s future! That’s why United Way has been working to get laser-focused on a few education strategies that we can execute on forcefully, at the national, state and local level. More

An Opportunity can Change a Life

02/10/13

"It was the summer after sixth grade at PS 20 in Brooklyn, New York that I was given an opportunity that changed the trajectory of my life." - Ayeola Fortune More

4 Sustainable Community Volunteer Activities

02/04/13

Support the economy by volunteering locally. A sustainable community is possible when everyone visits local small businesses and non-profit groups. More

What to Donate to a Thrift Store

01/29/13

Are you in the giving spirit, but your wallet is a little thin? Giving gently-used household items and clothing to a thrift store is a great way to give back to your community. More

Diet Plans: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

01/24/13

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The world is rife with diet plans that are actually scams, but there is also a lot of misinformation out there. Here are some clues that a plan is not going to work. More

Promoting Health and Nutrition in Schools

01/14/13

As health and nutrition are becoming more important factors in determining the foods cafeterias offer, communities can integrate with United Way campaigns that are aimed to provide more accessible options for healthy eating in schools and educate children on the importance of proper nutrition. More

Can Meal Planning Help Your Budget?

01/07/13

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Entering a grocery store without a plan of attack can cause the household budget to skyrocket. You may be surprised how a little weekly meal planning will have you leaving the grocery store with more savings and healthier food. More

6 Simple Tips for Healthy Living

12/28/12

Living a healthy life doesn't need to be complicated. Here are six simple tips for healthy living that apply to kids and adults alike. More

6 Ways to Support a Cause You Love

12/23/12

Are you passionate about a local cause or movement? Go beyond sharing your views with your friends. Roll up your sleeves, get involved, and support a cause today! More

Team NFL Players Inspire Local Kids

12/12/12

Team NFL players are serving as role models for kids in their local cities. Recently, George Wilson and Glover Quin appeared at reading events, inspiring students in their area. More

3 Types of Nonmonetary Donations to Give Today

12/06/12

Local nonprofit organizations change lives daily. From therapeutic horseback riding centers to after-school reading programs for children, these opportunities thrive on donations. But giving doesn't have to be monetary. Here are three money-free ways to support local programming. More

Don’t Eliminate the Charitable Tax Deduction

11/28/12

By Brian Gallagher, Larry Snyder via USNews.com - "Congress and the Obama administration must recognize how important the nonprofit sector is." More

United Way Partners on New Smartphone App

11/27/12

United Way has partnered with Ibotta, Inc. on a new app that will allow consumers to transfer cash rewards to United Way that are earned on Ibotta’s mobile application. More

Professional Excellence Attributed to Childhood Mentors

11/26/12

Olympian Dawn Harper and St. Louis Rams and Pro-bowler Quintin Mikell

Crediting mentors and tutors on helping them achieve success, Olympian Dawn Harper and St. Louis Rams and Pro-bowler Quintin Mikell addressed the student body at Soldan International Studies High School on the importance of education and asking for help. More

KID ROCK TAKING THE STAGE FOR 2012 NFL & UNITED WAY THANKSGIVING HALFTIME SHOW

11/22/12

Michigan native singer and songwriter, Kid Rock is teaming up with United Way and the National Football League for the 14th annual NFL & United Way Thanksgiving Halftime Show during the first game of the NFL’s tripleheader when the Detroit Lions host the Houston Texans on Thursday, November 22 at 12:30 PM ET on CBS. More

How to Eat Healthy, Feel Better, and Look Great!

11/21/12

Eating well, feeling great, and looking your best is all connected. After all, "we are what we eat." Learning how to eat healthy involves breathing clean air and drinking pure water, but the spotlight is really on how we get the proteins, fats, and carbs that shape our bodies and make us strong. More

United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund

11/21/12

With leadership from United Way of New York City, United Ways along the Eastern Seaboard have established the United Way Hurricane Sandy Recovery Fund to address near-term and long-term recovery needs of communities most affected by the hurricane. Contributions to the Fund will be used by United Ways along the Eastern Seaboard to address recovery needs in communities that FEMA has declared disaster areas. We give our sincere thanks to United Way of New York City who will manage the regional fund.

A BIG THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF

11/19/12

This goes out to the United Way volunteers and staff all around the world—BIG THANKS for going the extra mile and for mobilizing millions upon millions of people and organizations for the common good. More

THE BIG THANKS

11/12/12

As the 125th year of the United Way movement draws to a close, we’re sending messages of thanks to the millions of people and organizations around the world who have joined with others to advance the common good. United Way was built on the idea that we all win when children succeed in school, when families are stable and people have good health. More

Health and Nutrition Tips for Vegetarian Kids

11/09/12

Vegetarian households need to pay extra attention to the youngest family members.

Although children have no problem eating carrots and celery sticks, they still need to maintain a balanced health and nutrition plan to keep their protein levels within a safe range. Here's how to add extra protein to a child's vegetarian diet. More

Parents and Education: Career Day in Preschools and Kindergarten

10/26/12

Parents and education go hand-in-hand. Guardians and teachers should work together to educate children at home and at school. When parents actively participate at school, they act as good role models for their child and others. More

Dominique Dawes: Helping Today’s Youth Realize Their Passion

10/18/12

By Jessica Badger, Manager of Learning and Conferencing, United Way Worldwide

During the afternoon of the United Way Worldwide Out-of-School Time Summit Sponsored by JCPenny, leaders in education and partners from across the country heard from Dominique Dawes, speaker and member of the 1996 Olympic Game's “Magnificent Seven” gold medal women’s gymnastics team.

United Way Team NFL Youth Empowerment Summit 2012

10/15/12

In-School Success from Out-Of-School Activity

10/11/12

Student United Way Representatives

By Ayeola Fortune, Education Team, United Way Worldwide

For most students, school has come back with a vengeance for about a month now and for many of them and their parents, it feels like summer never happened, or has receded into the far away past.  But let’s not kid ourselves; the lasting consequences of summer are with us. 

Engagement, Mobilization and Impact

10/05/12

“The work that United Way is doing is invaluable” Mayor Julian Castro, San Antonio Texas

San Antonio Mayor, Julian Castro addressed United Way’s Early Grade Reading Mobilization Leaders on Thursday.

Have You Met Alice?

10/04/12

By John B. Franklin, CEO of United Way of Northern New Jersey

Some years ago, as the Executive Director of the Community Soup Kitchen in Morristown, New Jersey, I spent my days getting to know many who had hit rock-bottom. I gained great sympathy for these individuals who were homeless and destitute. The more I got to know them, the more I learned.

UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES NEW U.S. PRESIDENT

09/24/12

Stacey Stewart, United Way U.S.A. President

United Way Worldwide today announced the appointment of Stacey D. Stewart as President of United Way U.S.A. – a newly created position that reflects the organization’s commitment to its U.S. network of more than 1,200 local members. Stewart’s appointment is effective October 15. More

Become an American Graduate Champion, Volunteer

09/22/12

American Graduate Day Partners

Kids need more than homework help to get through school successfully. Students only spend 20% of their waking hours in the classroom, so helping them succeed must come from outside. PBS and United Way are teamed up for American Graduate Day to bring a volunteer community into the other %80. More