Blog Category: Income
The Most Important Lessons in Life I Learned From My Mother
As long as I can remember, my mom has been doing for others. She set an example and included me in her good work. I remember as a child, going to volunteer wherever my mom was helping in the community. We did many different things including volunteering at our church or the park concession stand, which I realize now played a vital role in keeping the kids in my community active and healthy. More
05/11/12
Voices for the Common Good: The World Speaks Out on Opportunity
United Way is excited to release “Voices for the Common Good: The World Speaks Out on Opportunity” – a new report based on more than 120 community conversations in a dozen countries. In these conversations, everyday people from all walks of life talked about their aspirations for their communities, the challenges they see in creating opportunity, and what it will take to make real progress in the areas central to a good life – education, income, and health.
05/08/12
Whats your county’s opportunity score?
United Way Worldwide is partnering with Opportunity Nation to promote the Opportunity Index, a tool for leaders and community members to use as a guide for measuring and improving opportunity in their area. More
05/03/12
Join us on May 12 to “Stamp Out Hunger”
For the nineteenth year, United Way will partner with the NALC National Food Drive scheduled for Saturday, May 12. Join us in “Stamping Out Hunger” by promoting this drive and encouraging your company’s participation and support. More
04/24/12
Second Annual Student United Way Award Winners Announced
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the second annual Student United Way Awards recognition program established by the Volunteer & Employee Engagement Council of United Way Worldwide, in order to highlight the inspirational, cutting edge, innovative and impactful efforts of Student United Ways across the globe. More
04/19/12