An easy to use presenation for talking to people about United Way VFC. Great for campaign presenations!

1. United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties
2012-2013 Campaign Presentation

2. What does United Way do?
United Way advances the
common good by giving
people the opportunities
for a better life.
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3. Who We Are.
• Locally governed and managed non-
profit organization.
• Small paid staff, volunteer Board of
Directors and large volunteer base.
• One of more than 1300 United Way
Worldwide affiliates.
• The largest non-government funder of
local human services.
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4. The Building Blocks
for a Better Life
Changing lives and creating stronger
communities by investing in:
•Education
•Income (Financial Stability)
•Health.
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5. Education
• ReadingPals – an early learning initiative
• After School Programs
• Scouting Programs
• Early Childhood Education
• Literacy, Mentoring and Tutoring
• Community Education Programs
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6. Income (Financial Stability)
• Free Tax Preparation
• Financial Education Classes
• Life Skills/Job Training
for Disabled Citizens
• Legal Aid/Housing Preservation
• Transitional Housing Assistance
• Homeless Prevention
• Emergency Food and Shelter
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7. Health
• Free Discount Prescription Medication Cards
• Nutrition Programs for Children
• Elder Services and Meals on Wheels
• Health and Safety Services
• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Infant Hearing Screenings
• Mental Health Counseling
• Physical Fitness Programs
• Emergency Services
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8. United Way Partner Agencies
• All Partner Agencies are reviewed annually
through the Citizens Review Process.
• Volunteers make all funding decisions.
• Partners Agencies are true partners that
work with United Way and other
organizations to help create lasting change
in our community
• Complete list of agencies/programs online
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9. United Way Initiatives
• 2-1-1 - Call to Get Help or Give Help
• FamilyWize – Free Prescription Drug Card
(over $1 Million saved!)
• Campaign for Working Families – free tax
preparation and financial education classes
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10. United Way Initiatives
• Volunteer Center – works with 100+
nonprofits to connect volunteers
• ReadingPals – new early reading initiative
• Women’s Initiatives – uniting women to
focus on women & children in need
• Community Foundation – scholarships,
Food Brings Hope, Donor Advised Funds
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11. So much more…
• Your support helps to touch the lives of
1 out of every 3 individuals in Volusia
and Flagler Counties.
• United Way works with hundreds of
local nonprofits, businesses,
governments and agencies to help
create lasting change in our
community.
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12. WE COULD NOT DO
ANY OF IT WITHOUT
PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
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13. HOW TO LIVE UNITED:
GIVE.
•Fill out you pledge card today.
•Payroll deductions make giving easy
and painless.
•Leadership Giving starts at 2 hours of
pay per month. That’s just ½ a week!
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14. HOW TO LIVE UNITED:
ADVOCATE.
•Tell your friends about United Way.
•Become an UW Advocate Volunteer.
•Like us Facebook & Twitter.
VOLUNTEER.
•Opportunities listed online at
UnitedWayVFC.org or dial 2-1-1
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