United Way News

United Way Will Host 4th Habitat Build

 

 

 

 Setting the Pace with Style and Grace

On Tuesday, February 16, join over 100 community leaders at Alamance Country Club from 11:30am-1pm as we host our Annual Luncheon.  We will give our thanks to donors and volunteers as well as update you on the campaign. RSVP to Jordan Morris by Wednesday, February 10 at jmorris@uwalamance.org or click here to register online. The event is $20 a person, lunch will be served at 11:30am, and the program will begin at noon. 

 

The Winner Is...

On Thursday, December 10, over 50 people, including 12 lucky Auto Rally finalists, gathered for teh 2009 Auto Rally event at Alamance-Burlington School System's Professional Library to see who would take home a brand new car.  

Congratulations to Mark Groban, City of Burlington fireman!  He's the winner of a 2010 Sx4 Suzuki courtesy of Westcott Automotive. 

We want to thank Paul's Pastry Shop for the delicious treats, Mayberry for the tea, Wal Mart for the water, ABSS for the venue, and all the United Way supporters who showed up for the big event. 

  

50 x $500 Challenge...Calling all businesses

Participate in our 50x$500 challenge and demonstrate how your company LIVES UNITED!

United Way is challenging 50 businesses to give a 2009 corporate gift of $500 or increase your corporate gift an extra $500 and be recognized at our Annual Luncheon and in the Times-News.

Don't hesitate! The offer ends December 11 at 5pm. Donate online, send a check to United Way at PO Box 1268, Burlington, NC 27216, or visit our office at 803 Hermitage Road, Burlington, NC 27215.

Your gift can change a life!

 

United Way Receives $1 Million Grant to Address Homelessness

United Way of Alamance County has been awarded a $1 million grant from the office of Economic Recovery and Investment for the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program. The money, which will be disbursed throughout Alamance County over the next three years, will provide financial assistance to households who would otherwise become homeless, many due to the economic crisis. Monies from the grant will also provide assistance to house persons who are homeless. United Way will serve as the lead organization for the grant. Alamance County Community Services and Burlington Development Corporation will help disburse the funds. To learn more, visit uwalamance.secureweb2.org or call 336-438-2000

 

Auto Rally Finalists 

Congratulations to the following finalists for the Auto Rally! The drawing to select the grand prize winner will be held Thursday, December 10 at 5:30pm at the ABSS Professional Library. Thanks to everyone who donated!

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pork 'N' Cork

Times-News and VantageSouth Bank are sponsoring United Way's Pork 'n' Cork Block Party on Friday, October 9. The fun lasts from 6:30-11:30pm and is located in downtown Burlington at the historic train depot. There will be wines from local vineyards featured. Free beer and wine for the first hour and the cash bar opens at 7:30. Purchase tickets at uwalamance, Times-News, and VantageSouth (downtown - 708 S. Church St. or 3725 S. Church St.). Tickets are $45 (must be 21 or older). Hope to see you there!

 

Ribbon Cutting

On September 10, 2009, more than 100 community leaders and citizens gathered to celebrate the completion of United Way's 3rd Habitat Build. Sheetz catered a delicious lunch. Kimberlee Pinnix and daughter Cheyenne are the proud homeowners. Thanks to all who came out to support United Way.

 

Habitat House Completed 

In just 10 days, over 200 volunteers came together to help a local family's dream come true: to become homeowners. We would like to thank Wachovia again for the $35,000 grant, which funded the entire build. We would also like to thank the many (over 200) volunteers for their help with the build and the local businesses that sponsored lunch each day. Finally, we would like to thank LeBleu for the water, Alamance Foods for Chilly Willies, and Color Landscapes for the tree. That's how you LIVE UNITED!

United Way Kicks-Off 2009 Campaign

Join us August 20, 2009 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. as we kick off this year's campaign.  Be among the first people to hear our new campaign goal!  Attendees can expect to see this year's Auto Rally cars, hear inspiring words from our Campaign Chair, Bill Vestal, and see first-hand how donor dollars are changing the lives of our neighbors in need. Breakfast will be provided by Biscuitville.  This exciting event will be in Graham in the Ben Court subdivision, on the foundation of our third Habitat House! There is a $5 fee, but worth every penny.  For more information, contact Lindsay Martin.

 

Volunteers Needed for Habitat Build

United Way of Alamance County is eager to begin construction on its third Habitat House, presented by Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company.  Help us make Kimberlee Ann Pinnix and her daughter Cheyann's dream of owning their home come true. Over 200 volunteers are needed to complete the build scheduled for August 24 - September 4. Volunteers can expect to do everything from hanging sheet rock to painting walls. Lunch and snacks will be provided for those who work during any of the two-hour shifts.  To make a differenence in the community, contact Lindsay Martin.

 

United Way Exceeds 2008 Goal

The Board of Directors of the United Way of Alamance County is elated to announce the organization exceeded its annual goal of 1.633 million by raising over $1.645 million.  As as result, most agencies received the same allocation as last year or received more money. The United Way saw the majority of its leadership givers (those giving $500 - $9,999) raise their annual gifts. Corporate Leadership gifts increased and a conscious effort to educate the community about the pros of donating money to the United Way Community Fund (funds not donor directed) seemed to work.  The organization saw an increase in the percentage of donors who chose to trust United Way to allocate their money to the programs they felt needed it most. Thanks to everyone who help make this happen.