Blog Category: Social Responsibility
Creating Impact Through Volunteering – Part 2: Employees’ Journey in the Wider Community
In this series of blogs we share what we’ve learned about the impact of corporate volunteering on three key stakeholders: employees as volunteers, the businesses that supports their employees to volunteer and our partner community organizations. In the final blog I’ll explore how United Way has responded to increase employee and corporate engagement in community to create great community impact. More
03/19/13
State of the Union Poll Results Are In!
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
02/12/13
This Valentine’s Day, Support our Children and Youth
This Valentine's Day, our nation’s vulnerable children need your love and support. Unless Congress acts before March 1, an across-the-board spending cut to many programs supporting children and their families will go into effect. Join the “Show Kids the Love” campaign and send a Valentine’s e-card to your member of Congress today. More
02/11/13
We want to hear from you! What should the President address in his State of the Union?
On Tuesday, February 12th, President Obama will deliver his fourth State of the Union Address from the U.S. Capitol. There are a number of issues that affect the well-being of our nation’s children. What issue do YOU think the President should focus on? More
02/08/13
What to Donate to a Thrift Store
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
01/29/13