Blog Category: Health
Labor Days of Action with United Way
Speed Volunteers from St. Paul, MN
In the United States, we celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September to recognize the economic and social contributions of working men and women. This Labor Day, I’d like to recognize two groups of union members who are volunteering in support of United Way initiatives. More
08/31/12
The Importance of a Healthy Environment
Regular physical activity is critical for a child to be able to have good health, success in school, and overall wellbeing. Educating individuals to make the healthy choice is important, but is not enough to combat the environmental conditions and limitations that often determine an individual’s health. More
08/20/12
Charting a Course for Change through Collective Impact
Charting a Course
Are you working with a United Way on your community initiative and wondering what the best role is for them? If so, check out this new white paper that lays out the community strategies experts say work best to improve education, financial stability and health and how your United Way can help you turn those strategies into action. More
08/13/12
United Way Advocacy Forum and Capitol Hill Day 2012
United Way Hill Day
Nearly 50 United Way CEOs, staff and volunteers gathered in Washington, DC last week for an advocacy training and Hill Day focused on advocating for critical Education, Income and Health issues. More
07/24/12
Life Changing Anniversaries
United Way of Brazoria County’s annual Day of Action
As I write this we’re expecting our 6th day of 100 degrees or warmer this summer – part of a nationwide heat wave. Appropriately enough, NBC Nightly News recently reported on the 110th anniversary of the air conditioner and how it “changed our lives forever.” More
07/18/12