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Employees Give Generously to Help Change Lives in Central Texas
Employees at more than 300 Austin area companies are helping to change people's lives and make lasting community changes through their donations during the United Way Capital Area (UWCA) 2010 campaign. Fourteen Texas companies took their giving up a notch and increased campaign donations.
"Our work focuses on education, income and health – the building blocks for a good quality of life," said Debbie Bresette, President of UWCA. "Donors in Central Texas generously increased their donations this year by nearly $1 million over last year for a total of $16.3 million. We are so grateful for this great community support which will allow us to continue vital services."
"Three companies – Dresser Wayne, Centene Corporation and Best Buy -- saw more than 50 percent increases in donations," said campaign co-chairs Jeff Hahn, principal of Hahn, Texas and Ben Bentzin, a UT lecturer at the McCombs School and a former Dell executive. Donations from each of these companies range between $50-$25K.
Eleven other companies, whose donations total between $1 million and $25K, also increased their giving this year including:
- $1 Million and Up: H-E-B
- $500K-$1 Million: National Instruments
- $250K-$500K: 3M and Samsung Austin Semiconductor
- $100K-$250K: Enterprise Rent-a-Car; Deloitte, Baker Botts LLP, Texas Gas and Dell
- $50K-$100K: Federal Express
- $25K-$50K: Nordstrom
The money raised by UWCA is used to support programs, services and grants in the areas of education, income and health.
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Getting Connected
Jump on Board
Join the Women's Leadership Council (WLC) Board at their next meeting to learn more about being a WLC board member, and what's on tap for WLC in the next year. Women who are interested in becoming a WLC Board member or want to help recruit new members should attend.
March 11, 2011 noon-1 p.m.
United Way Capital Area
2000 E. MLK Drive
Austin, TX 78702
Waterloo A Conference Room
Space is very limited. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Alix: www.handsoncentraltexas.org in early March to sign up for a project!
Financial Fitness Greater Austin
April is Financial Literacy Month and Financial Fitness Greater Austin (FFGA) will provide free financial education workshops throughout Austin.
FFGA is in need of Financial Literacy instructors and will host a free training session on Thursday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The training will assist volunteers in delivering one-hour financial courses throughout the month of April that will help Central Texans better manage their finances and become more financially stable. For more information, click here or contact
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Your Local United Way in Action
UWCA releases 2009-2010 Annual Report
UWCA's progress last year was impressive and ranged from adding numerous new programs, such as Bank On Central Texas and 1 Hour for Kids, to welcoming a new President and six new Board members. Download the annual report here to review all the successes.
UWCA Staff Supports 3M
In recognition of 3M's ongoing corporate support, UWCA staff gave back by serving as water stop volunteers at the 3M Half Marathon on Jan. 30. Volunteers cheered and hydrated the 4,515 runners, including UWCA VP of Resource Development Meredith Cohen, from mile 10! Thanks for a fantastic event, 3M!
Board of Directors Welcomes New Member
Catherine Q. Morse, General Counsel and Director of Public Affairs at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, has joined the Board of Directors of UWCA for a three-year term beginning Jan. 2011.
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Friends and Partners
La Patisserie Provides a Sweet Thank You to Donors
Each year, UWCA thanks leadership givers by sending special Valentines during the annual Show Some Love Drive. This year, La Patisserie, a new business in South Austin is helping to make each thank you sweeter by offering a complimentary drink to those who receive a UWCA valentine.
Thank you La Patisserie for your community support, and those delicious macaroons. Check out their shop at 602 W. Annie St. or www.lpaustin.com/.
State and Federal Employees Donate More Than $3 million
Austin area state and federal employees gave more than $3 million in 2010 through the annual Capital Area State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) and Central Texas Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which have been managed by UWCA since their inception in the early 1990's. More than 8,500 state and university employees participated in the SECC by contributing $2.2 million. The CFC campaign raised nearly $800,000 with more than 2,600 federal employees participating, making it the most successful year in the program's history. Non-profit applications for enrollment in the 2011 SECC and CFC are currently being accepted. Contact Jackie Rogers,
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In this issue
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Living United
"Being a part of the UWCA Community Investment Review Team has been a learning and growing experience for me. I have been a supporter of United Way ever since I can remember and knew that our donations were going towards causes to help our community. What I didn't know was the detailed criteria that organizations need to submit for these grants and the rigorous review process to get approved for the hard-earned dollars we contribute.
I spent several hours during the three weeks after our initial training, reviewing, analyzing and grading the grant requests along with many other volunteers. Then we all met to talk more about the requests and organizations. In the next few weeks, the board members will review our recommendations.
Wow! I know now for a fact that our contributions are being put to good use in organizations that will truly help our communities for future self-sustainment."
- Fernando Hernandez
Unit Director
H-E-B Austin
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Your Impact
In 2009-2010, more than 9,700 children and parents were served by Success By 6 programs such as home visits, childcare and mental health services.
SB6, a program of UWCA, is helping to create lasting change in how children are prepared for school. By 2015, our community's goal is to have 70 percent of Central Texas children enter kindergarten school-ready. Learn more about SB6 here.
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By the Numbers
The Bank On Central Texas (BOCT) Employer Campaign is continuing to engage employers in the success of working families by linking proven financial stability strategies to the workplace.
- 88% of employees at the Laundry Room expressed interested in a financial coaching program.
- In February, 150 new employees at Dresser Wayne received information about BOCT.
- The City of Austin has asked Bank On Central Texas to provide support to increase the number of city employees who are paid through electronic fund transfer, such as direct deposit or prepaid debit card loading.
Ask Debbie
What does United Way mean by LIVE UNITED?
"In 2008, United Ways across the nation launched the LIVE UNITED campaign. We believe LIVE UNITED serves as a constant reminder that when we as individuals think outside ourselves, we have the power to facilitate change. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of everyone in our community and change lives in the process. The LIVE UNITED campaign is about the power of unity and action. All of our lives are interconnected – no change can occur unless we ALL step forward. That's what we mean when we say LIVE UNITED."
- Debbie Bresette, President,
United Way Capital Area
Let me know what's on your mind.
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