THANKYOU

Thank you forlending a hand

Because of your generosity, more than 1 million people in our community will be

helped this year.

Because of your generosity, you will support nearly

200 local agencies.

Because of you, more than 200,000 people in our

community will receive assistance with food, clothing and shelter.

Because of you, more than 57,000 people will receive

alcohol and substance abuserecovery services.

Because of you,33,180 seniors will receive support and assistance to

live independentlyand with dignity.

Because of your support, 3,393 families will receive

help and safety from domestic violence.

Because of your support,nearly 10,000 people with

developmental disabilities willlive and participate fully

in their communities.

Because of your support, 90,221 children in our

community are involved in positive, safe activities.

Because of you, more than253,891 children will receive

services to ensure thatthey are ready for school

by age six.

Because of you,20,000 people with

vision and hearing losscan better communicate.

“i visited several united Way-funded agencies this year and heard from agency staff about how important united Way is as

a source of stable funding.”-doug albrecht, 2008 united Way Campaign Co-Chair

you providehearing aids.

you provideshoes.

you providequality child care forlow-income families.

you providecounseling to victims of

abuse and neglect.

you providesocialization forsenior citizens.

you providegifts to low-incomefamilies during the

holiday season.

you provideliteracy programs.

you providea place for the

homeless to sleep.

you provideswimming lessons.

you providea nurse to

home-bound elderly.

you providesuicide prevention

education.

you provideafter-school programs.

“during tough times, people still stepped up for their neighbors who are in need. People dug

deep and shared with others less fortunate in this community.”-andy Taylor, 2008 united Way Campaign Co-Chair

you providerental assistance.

you provideinhalers.

you providehiV prevention

education.

you providegroceries.

you provideutility assistance.

you providebabysitting courses.

you providearthritis therapy.

you providehomework assistance.

you providehospice care.

you providephysical therapy.

you providefield trips.

you providediabetes treatment.

“every year the success of united Way’s campaign depends

on strong leadership and a generous community.”-david Steward, united Way Board Chair

you provideadult day care.

you provideservice dogs.

you providespeech therapy.

you provideschool supplies.

you provideCPr training.

you providetransportation.

you provideadoption support.

you providejob placement services.

you provideeyeglasses.

you provideclothing.

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Thank youmiraCleS

THANKYOU