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United Way News: July 2018
Our Community’s Future is Bright
Each year, we are proud to recognize five outstanding community leaders in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who give, advocate, and volunteer for a stronger community through the Philanthropic 5 Awards. We also recognize one exceptional leader under 18 as our Philanthropic Youth.
This year’s winners have done some amazing things: encouraging diverse youth to explore careers in conservation, helping first responders prepare for their families’ future, encouraging new talent to make Milwaukee their forever home, and so much more.
Get to know the 2018 winners and register to join us at the Philanthropic 5 Awards event, Thursday, August 16 at The Ivy House, a new event space in Milwaukee.
Thank you to BMO Harris Bank, the longtime sponsor of the Philanthropic 5 Awards.
Make Back-to-School Season Special for Every Student!
United Way’s Backpack Coalition is committed to ensuring every student in our region goes back to school with the supplies they need to succeed. Last year, we provided over 4,900 backpacks stuffed with supplies to local students... help us do it again this year!
“Fill the Bus” is our Backpack Coalition's largest supply drive of the year. Head to your local Wal-Mart store to pick up a few extra school supplies and help us fill backpacks for our community's students! Volunteers are also needed to help out at this fun annual event.
Learn more or host your own supply drive.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Join the United Way Family!
Do you know someone who recently graduated, retired, or needs temporary, yet meaningful, work? Encourage them to join United Way as a Loaned Executive (LE) during our 2018 Community Campaign. It’s a great opportunity to:
Gain comprehensive sales, relationship management, and presentation skills. Access unique professional development and networking opportunities. Increase confidence, executive presence, and leadership abilities. Strengthen knowledge of community issues and learn about the organizations making a difference.
Various positions available. Learn more and apply. |
Volunteers Needed! Coffee Station Barista at United Way’s Johnson Controls Volunteer Center
Ongoing opportunity
With the new Johnson Controls Volunteer Center opening later this summer, we are looking for volunteers to make and serve coffee at our Coffee Bar. Training will be provided to make different coffees, teas, and espresso. Learn more.
Summer Meals for Kids in Waukesha
Weekdays June 11–August 24, 12:00pm–12:30pm
Volunteer to keep low-income families food secure this summer by serving summer meals in Waukesha’s Banting Park. Learn more and register.
Retiree Day of Service
Monday, July 30, 10:00am–12:00pm
Retire United is hosting its annual volunteer event this summer! Join us if you are retired or soon-to-retire. Volunteers will pack backpacks in support of the Backpack Coalition, which provides supplies to students in need. Register here.
HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes
Saturday, August 4, 9:00am-11:00am
The HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes, an annual event taking place in Milwaukee’s Harumbee community, was designed to raise awareness and to prevent infant mortality. Sign up to walk, run, or volunteer.
Campaign Kickoff Celebration
Thursday, August 30, 5:30pm–7:30pm
Join us right here at United Way as we kick off the 2018 Community Campaign and debut the new Johnson Controls Volunteer Center! Enjoy food and beverages and tour the new volunteer center. Thank you to our event sponsor, EY! Register to attend.
Project Homeless Connect
Thursday, October 18, 10:00am–3:00pm
Many volunteers are needed to help out at this annual one-stop shop event that brings multiple resources and services together under one roof to better serve people experiencing homelessness. Learn more and sign up to volunteer.
Women United SPREE: Shopping for Change
Thursday, November 8, 6:00pm–9:00pm
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind luxury shopping experience with a collection of select, locally-based, women-owned retailers. Proceeds will benefit United Way's Community Fund. Purchase your tickets today!
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