Blog Category: Volunteer
United Way and NIKE, Inc’s Elite Youth Basketball Partner to Promote Volunteering
United Way and NIKE, Inc's Elite Youth Basketball Department partner to promote volunteering – utilizing NIKE’s grassroots events throughout the spring and summer as a platform to engage youth across the country in reading, tutoring and mentoring activities. More
02/21/12
Let’s go volunteer!
Last week, Macy’s launched an innovative e-mentoring program that connects employee volunteers with elementary school students to help them build critical reading and writing skills. More
02/02/12
Join United Way on MLK Day
MLK Day of Service was established twenty-five years ago to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems. This year, United Way participates in MLK Day of Service on January 16, by inviting individuals to join our Education Call to Action to become a volunteer reader, tutor or mentor.
01/10/12
A Tax Season to Look Forward to
Wouldn’t it be great to help families receive the tax benefits they are due? Many United Ways across the country offer the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a successful, proven strategy that mobilizes and trains volunteers to provide free tax service to working individuals and their families. VITA assists taxpayers who are struggling to make ends meet by saving them the cost of tax preparation and helping them claim all tax credits for which they are eligible. More
12/21/11
Could there be a better gift than to know you’ve made a difference?
Make time this holiday season to volunteer with the ones you love – and resolve to make it a regular part of your life in the New Year! More
12/19/11