United Way of Western Connecticut’s Response to the December 14 Tragedy
Fact Sheet on the Sandy Hook School Support Fund and The Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation, Inc.
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United Way and Fannie Mae Offer 7 Days to SERVE
[Alexandria, VA] – United Way is working with Fannie Mae in eight cities across the U.S. on 7 Days to SERVE (Serving, Engaged & Ready Volunteer Employees), a week-long event where thousands of Fannie Mae employees volunteer at nearly 250 United Way-led projects in the communities where they live and work.
Read MoreHealing in the Heartland concert raises more than $6.5 million
[June 4, 2013; Oklahoma City] – Last week’s “Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert” hosted by Blake Shelton and NBC raised more than $6.5 million for the United Way of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief Fund, doubling what had been raised to date.
Read MoreThree Ways to Give to May Tornadoes Relief Fund Recovery Efforts at United Way of Central Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY - The devastating May tornadoes have left most Oklahomans stunned and wondering what they could do to help. United Way of Central Oklahoma advises that monetary donations are the best way to assist. The organization activated its disaster relief fund on Monday where individuals may contribute specifically to the May tornadoes relief and recovery efforts.
Read MoreLaunch of United Way London
United Way brings together all sectors of society – businesses, individuals, charities and governments – to create long-term social change. The only nonprofit in Forbes’ 2010 list of the world’s top 50 most valuable brands, United Way raised $5.14 billion in private donations in 2012.
Read MoreUnited Way and National Association of Letter Carriers Celebrate Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
On Saturday, May 11, 2013, United Ways across the country will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and other corporate partners to help Stamp Out Hunger. Now in its 21st year, the annual food drive has grown from a regional to a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to put food on the table.
Read MoreWells Fargo honored for #1 United Way campaign and volunteer engagement
April 18, 2013 – United Way Worldwide, the country’s largest privately funded nonprofit, today recognized Wells Fargo with a Summit award for volunteer engagement. Wells Fargo is also recognized for having the largest workplace giving campaign in the U.S. for four years in a row.
Read MoreUnited Way recognizes Deloitte with prestigious Fleur de Lis Award
Today, United Way Worldwide, the country’s largest privately funded nonprofit, presented Deloitte LLP with the Special Recognition Fleur de Lis Award for the most Tocqueville Society Members (individuals giving $10,000 or more annually) nationwide in a single organization.
Read More3M Earns Top National Honor from United Way
United Way recognizes 3M, Comcast Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Bank of America, General Motors, Wells Fargo and The Mosaic Company with highest awards
Read MoreBarbara and Al Siemer Honored with 2012 United Way National Tocqueville Society Award
Columbus, Ohio – Central Ohio philanthropists Barbara and Al Siemer will receive the 2012 National Tocqueville Society Award presented by United Way Worldwide. This award is the highest honor the Tocqueville Society bestows and it recognizes unparalleled leadership in philanthropy. Previous honorees include Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Leslie Wexner, Bob Hope, and the Gates family. Tocqueville Society members are United Way's most generous donors with annual gifts of $10,000 and above.
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