Blog Category: Success Story
Family Volunteer Idea: Stone Soup
A hot pot of soup, steaming on the stove, is a welcome and nourishing sight during the harsh winter months. Holding a “Stone Soup” event – perhaps with family and friends – can help both social service organizations and the hungry in our midst. More
03/12/13
UPS Delivers for Communities For 30+ years
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
03/11/13
Santa Cruz County Wins Roadmap to Health Prize
United Way and our community partners focus on creating not only opportunities to incorporate healthy living in our daily lives, but also to improve education and financial stability. A great example is Santa Cruz County, CA. There, public and private community partners have pinpointed areas where they can make the biggest difference. More
02/28/13
Volunteering – the Secret to a Long Life?
At age 96, Fred Egley is not your average volunteer. In addition to spearheading two World War II memorials in Norfolk, Nebraska, Fred has been an active volunteer with his church, from fundraising to painting the exterior when he was in his 80s. More
02/18/13
An Opportunity can Change a Life
"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
02/10/13