United Way of Saginaw County 100 S. Jefferson Ave., 3rd Floor

Saginaw, MI 48607

Phone: (989) 755-0505Fax: (989) 755-2158

Website: www.UnitedWaySaginaw.orgTo Volunteer: www.GOvolunteerNOW.org

When you support United Way of Saginaw County,

You help more than one person or one issue.United Way is the collective powerof all of usworking together.

of Saginaw County

g i v e

Whether you give through a workplace campaign, write a check or donate online,

giving to United Way is the most powerful way to invest in Saginaw County. Your

contribution will have a direct impact on the local community. It is combined with others to leverage greater local, state and federal dollars for OUR community

creating even stronger impact.

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You can make change happen with your voice. Get informed. Tell your friends about United Way. Join us on Facebook. Advocate for OUR community. United Way of

Saginaw County needs passionate people who are dedicated to making a difference.

Sign up for e-newsletters to stay informed at www.UnitedWaySaginaw.org.

V olunt e e r

Volunteers make a difference right here in Saginaw County. Whether you sign up to volunteer as an individual, with a group or

employee team, or as a family - volunteering is a connection to OUR community.

There are many nonprofit organizations that welcome volunteers and involve them in

fulfilling their mission and reaching their goals. Visit www.GOvolunteerNOW.org to see

the wide variety of ways to get involved. This is a great way to see your United Way

contributions at work.

Reach out a hand to one and influence

the condition of all.Give at your office.

Organize a food drive.Volunteer an hour.

Donate online. That’s what it means to

LIVE UNITED.

The need is GREAT.Your ability to

make a difference is GREATER. Live United.

this is OUR COMMUNITY.

of Saginaw County

Addressing Basic NeedsProvides temporary emergency assistance for

individuals on their journey to self-sufficiency.

Developing Youth Guides and supports youth in becoming responsible

community members.

Promoting Health Restores health and well-being so individuals

function productively in the community.

Strengthening Families Ensures a safe and nurturing environment so all

family members can thrive.

Community Impact Program Testimonial: Project Independence“Finally got to get out of my home after two years. I cried when I got to be in my wheel-chair and go outside to enjoy the air. They (the volunteers)

were a true blessing.”

Community Impact Program Testimonial:

Imagination Library

“Reading to children at a very early age provides

positive, language-rich learning experiences to

influence good brain development.

Imagination Library gives families the tools to

nurture literacy in the home.” ~Rich Vantol, Saginaw ISD

Community Impact Program Testimonial: AmeriCorps

“As an AmeriCorps site supervisor, I am pleased to be part of the AmeriCorps program. With the program’s help, we were able to open a new after school program in a local elementary

school. It’s amazing what can happen

when Americans of all backgrounds are engaged in service. The AmeriCorps members bring this dedication and

commitment to our area.” ~Mindy McNally, Saginaw YMCA

Community Impact Program Success:

Project HOME

Vanessa, a 22 year old mother of an infant and

toddler, was staying in a hotel when she called

Project HOME. When she had no place to go and

no money left for another night at the hotel,

Vanessa contacted Project HOME. With only

$750 in assistance, the program was able to

rapidly re-house her in February 2011.

She now has a full time job, a car and her family

has remained stably housed.

Partnering Program Testimonial:

Salvation Army - Emergency Services Program

“I’m glad you offer in-home services. We usually

don’t have gas money, have only one car and I am

the only driver. It was much appreciated that they

(Salvation Army staff) came to the house through

the Rural Outreach Program.”

~Program Recipient

Partnering Program Testimonial: READ Association - Youth Literacy Mentor Program

“Seeing the smiles on their little faces when I pick them up in their classroom to go to the READ room is priceless. It

really shows the joy of reading.”

Partnering Program Fact:

Catholic Family Service - Individual,

Marital & Family Counseling

“Through pre- and post-assessment 85%

of counseling clientele report a

positive improvement in their situations.”

~Client Evaluation

Partnering Program Fact: American Red Cross - Service to the Armed Forces

The American Red Cross is a caring and consistent link for military members and their families that is just a phone call away in the event of a crisis.

Funding is allocated to the following agencies to assist them in providing programs focused on addressing basic needs:

United Way provides three community impact programs designed to help address basic needs:

- American Red Cross- First Ward Community Center- Food Bank of Eastern Michigan- Good Neighbors Mission- Hidden Harvest- Neighborhood House- Salvation Army- Youth Protection Council (2 programs)

- Holiday Wish List- VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program- Project Independence

~Frances Louchart, Homeowner

- Big Brothers/Big Sisters- First Ward Community Center- Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan- Lake Huron Area Council Boy Scouts of America- Neighborhood House- READ Association- SVRC Industries, Inc.- YMCA (3 programs)- Youth Protection Council (2 programs)

- American Red Cross- Catholic Family Service- Child & Family Services (2 programs)- Special Needs Vision Clinic

- American Red Cross- CAN Council of Saginaw County- First Ward Community Center- Neighborhood House- SVRC Industries, Inc.- Underground Railroad

The following agencies receive funding to assist them in providing programs focused on developing youth:

~Teresa Pruden, READ Mentor

United Way provides three community impact programs designed to help develop youth:

- Imagination Library- Volunteer START (Students Toward A Responsible Tomorrow) - Youth Service Days

The following agencies receive funding to assist them in providing programs focused on strengthening families:Funding is allocateded to the following agencies to assist

them in providing programs focused on promoting health:

United Way provides one community impact program designed to help promote health:

- AmeriCorps

United Way provides one community impact program designed to help strengthen families:

- Project HOME