The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region offers its deepest sympathy to all those affected by the EF-5 tornado in Joplin, Missouri on Sunday, May 22, 2011 and to those affected by the EF-2 tornado in Stewart County on Monday, May 23rd. More than 100 Missouri community member’s lives were taken by the devastating EF-5 tornado.
The United Way has received numerous phone calls in regards to offering support for these devastated communities. The best way to help those affected in Joplin, Missouri at this time is to text the word JOPLIN to 864833. This will provide a $10.00 donation to the Heart of Missouri United Way, the organization that is helping to raise awareness, coordinate relief and raise disaster relief funds. Or you may mail your gift to 1700 East Pointe Drive, Suite 201, Columbia, MO 65201. To volunteer in their clean-up efforts, please contact the Heart of Missouri at (573) 443-4523.
To assist those affected by the tornado in Stewart County, a donation may be to the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region, Disaster Relief Fund, 529 North Second Street, Suite 1, Clarksville, TN 37040 or by PayPal. All donations to the Disaster Relief Fund will be distributed to local agencies assisting in disaster relief. Donations of goods are not being collected at this time. If you would like to donate clothing, food or household items, please call 2-1-1 for a list of agencies needing those items.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Voices for the Common Good: America Speaks Out on Education | United Way
Voices for the Common Good: America Speaks Out on Education
Posted by Iavor Ivanov | 03/30/11 12:20 PM EST |
Related: Advocate | Education | Volunteer
Today, United Way is proud to release "Voices for the Common Good: America Speaks Out on Education." This report shares the aspirations and concerns of everyday people across America about their communities and what it will take for all children to succeed in life. It's based on a series of community conversations local United Ways hosted across the country last fall, as well as some focus groups and a national poll.
Above all, what we heard is that at a time when there is so much acrimony, divisiveness, and negativity in our debates, on the issue of education, everyday people are hungry to get past the posturing and get on to doing whatever it takes to set children up for success. And while so much attention lately has been placed on schools, the people we heard from said again and again that while the schools play an important role, communities, and individuals, have to step forward in a different way.
Thank you to all the people whose voices are lifted up in this report. Our goal is to make sure that these voices are heard and that they help shape how all of us work together on education.
Voices for the Common Good: America Speaks Out on Education United Way
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Posted by Iavor Ivanov | 03/30/11 12:20 PM EST |
Related: Advocate | Education | Volunteer
Today, United Way is proud to release "Voices for the Common Good: America Speaks Out on Education." This report shares the aspirations and concerns of everyday people across America about their communities and what it will take for all children to succeed in life. It's based on a series of community conversations local United Ways hosted across the country last fall, as well as some focus groups and a national poll.
Above all, what we heard is that at a time when there is so much acrimony, divisiveness, and negativity in our debates, on the issue of education, everyday people are hungry to get past the posturing and get on to doing whatever it takes to set children up for success. And while so much attention lately has been placed on schools, the people we heard from said again and again that while the schools play an important role, communities, and individuals, have to step forward in a different way.
Thank you to all the people whose voices are lifted up in this report. Our goal is to make sure that these voices are heard and that they help shape how all of us work together on education.
Voices for the Common Good: America Speaks Out on Education United Way
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Monday, May 2, 2011
It's Time To Celebrate!
It's Time To Celebrate!
Join Us on May 14th from 10am to 2pm on Trane's Parking Lot!
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Join Us on May 14th from 10am to 2pm on Trane's Parking Lot!
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/United-Way---Save-The-Date.html?soid=1105173317478&aid=UvN7O1PcBGc
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