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2006 News Archive
11/17/06
United Way Capital Area Hosts Early Childhood Initiative With Guest
Speaker Libby Doggett
More than 100 people joined Libby Doggett, Executive Director
of Pre-K Now in Council Chambers at Austin City Hall to learn how
Austin’s early childhood policies and practices measure up
to national standards. The event was broadcast live on Channel 6.
To view the re-broadcast schedule visit: www.ci.austin.tx.us/channel6.
United Way Capital Area Success By 6 was proud to help organize
this event in conjunction with the City of Austin Child Care Council
and the Texas Early Childhood Education Coalition.
10/03/06
TX Education Math and Science Forum Draws Former Mayor and Other Key
Community Figures
The new high school math and science standards and their
impact on Central Texas in terms of college readiness drew Former
Mayor Kirk Watson and other community leaders from all areas of the
private and public sectors as a key topic of concern in a forum hosted
by United Way Capital Area, United Ways of Texas, and the Austin Area
Research Organization on October 3rd.
The breakfast leadership event, attended by nearly 100 business and
community advocacy representatives, was held at The Driskill Hotel
in Austin. The forum was held in response to recent legislation requiring
four years of math and science in the recommended high school curriculum.
09/25/06
Tom Brokaw Shares World Views at United Way Benefit
More than 740 guests gave journalist and author Tom Brokaw
a warm reception at a dinner fundraising event at the Renaissance
Austin Hotel on Monday, September 25. Presenting sponsor Wachovia
Bank brought the respected author and journalist to Austin, and proceeds
will benefit United Way Capital Area programs and initiatives in health
and human services.
United Way is grateful for the tremendous support of Austin-area businesses
and individuals who participated as event sponors. Your commitment
and generous contributions are helping change Central Texas - for
good.
Thank You to our Sponsors! (Click
here.)
09/15/06
Volunteers and Corporate Sponsors Turn Out in Mass to Celebrate
Another Successful Day of Caring
On September 15th, corporate sponsors and volunteers from
Austin and the surrounding Central Texas communities came together
to support United Way Capital Area's Day of Caring.
09/08/06
Leadership Givers Celebrate the Campaign Kickoff in True Texas Style
with United Way Capital Area
On September 8th, nearly 400 United Way Capital Area Leadership
Givers came together to celebrate the kickoff of campaign season
and have a "good ol' Texas time" at the Texas Disposal
Systems Exotic Game Ranch & Pavilion. Dale Watson & His
Lonestars played to the crowd of leaders and showed everybody a
good time, while reminding the community of the importance in "changing
Central Texas...for good."
(Click
here for photos of the event.)
08/21/06
Partner Agencies Team With United Way Capital Area to Kickoff 2006-2007
Campaign
Partner Agencies came together on August 21 to celebrate
the start of the 2006 United Way Capital Area campaign and to kick
off their leadership campaigns. Leading by example, they have helped
inspire our 2006 campaign efforts. Thank you, to all who attended,
and special thanks to Vinson & Elkins for hosting and sponsoring
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(Click
here to see pictures of the event.)
08/16/06
Ray Marshall Center and United Way Capital Area Present Findings from Community
Agenda Project
On Wednesday, August 16th, community members gathered to hear the
findings from research conducted as a part of The Community Agenda Project.
Researchers from The Ray Marshall Center at the University of Texas' LBJ
School of Public Affairs provided an overview of both phases of the 10 month
project which covered a 10-county area.
See
the findings...
06/03/06
Local Families Volunteer, Celebrate 'Family Day
of Service'
On Saturday June 3, families, students, teachers,
and neighbors came together to help make Norman Elementary even better.
By landscaping, painting, and cleaning, these
terrific volunteers had fun and helped make a difference within the local
community while celebrating Family Day of Service, an initiative of Hands
on Central Texas.
Photos from
Family Day of Service. . .
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05/19/06
Broadwing Volunteers Aid in Lifeworks Project
On Friday May 19, Broadwing partnered
with Lifeworks to help create lasting change within the local community.
The project was a great success, and we thank all the hard work
of these amazing and dedicated volunteers!
Photos of the volunteers hard at work. . .
05/08/06
Dell
Financial Services Hosts Charity Golf Event
On Monday May 8, Dell Financial Services
hosted its first annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting United
Way Capital Area at the Star Ranch Golf Club in Hutto. The
event's success was due in large part to the almost 100 Dell Financial
Services employees who turned out to support United Way and enjoy
a great round of golf. Many thanks to Dell Financial Services for
hosting this special campaign event!
more info and event photos. . .
05/08/06
Survey
Finds 3 Out of 4 Texans Believe in Fully-Funded Pre-K Education
On May 8, United Way Capital Area announced
its support for the results of a new statewide survey showing an overwhelming
majority of Texans want pre-kindergarten (pre-k) education made available
for all children.
The survey sought to ascertain the value of pre-k education in Texas
by polling voter's attitudes. The results showed that a majority of
Texans are willing to pay higher taxes to fund pre-k programs.
more info. . .
05/01/06
Community Volunteers Award Targeted
Grants to Five Local Programs
Five programs designed to address unmet
needs or emerging community issues will receive grants from United
Way Capital Area through a new targeted funding initiative that supports
systemic changes and maximizes community impact.
Grant applications were reviewed by United Way Community Impact volunteers,
a group of approximately 60 community volunteers dedicated to meeting
needs in Central Texas. A total of $191,000 in targeted funding grants
has been awarded for 2005-2006.
more info.
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04/27/06
United
Way Capital Area Recognizes Outstanding Vounteers for Community Efforts
On Thursday, April 27, 2006, six outstanding
individuals were recognized for their efforts and volunteerism within
the Capital Area community. Special Guest Speaker, and former Austin
mayor, Kirk Watson helped award these volunteers a special plaque
honoring their contributions to the community over the past year.
The recognition event marked the end to a terrific week of celebration
and another successful National Volunteer Week.
more info. . .
04/26/06
New
Study Asks, "What Do Nonprofits Need to Build Capacity in Their
Organizations?"
On Wednesday, April 26, 2006, graduate
students from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of
Texas and the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas
A&M presented findings and recommendations from the Nonprofit
& Volunteer Capacity Study. More than 120 representatives from
interested organizations attended the presentations.
more info. . .
04/04/06
Report Card Gives Child Well-Being Near
Failing Grades; United Way Success By 6
Calls for Improvement
Austin Mayor Will Wynn, former Chamber of
Commerce Chairman Kirk Watson, District Court Judge Jeanne Meurer,
State Representative Dawnna Dukes, and United Way President David
Balch presented the Report Card to an audience including nonprofit
leaders, community activists, and other citizens in the City Council
chambers. The Report Card is presented annually during the Week of
the Young Child, which is April 2-8 this year.
press release. . .
FAQ.
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more info. . .
03/20/06
United Way Capital Area announces its Campaign Co-Chairs for 2006-2007:
 Tom
Hogan is Senior Vice President HP Software, and Mary Scott Nabers
is President and CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc. Together they
will lead a team of more than 40 community volunteers representing
the Central  Texas
business community in mobilizing resources to support United Way’s
work.
02/22/06
"Ensuring
High Quality Pre-K Services"
Success
By 6 urges the Austin Independent School District to develop a pre-kindergarten
plan that includes "best practices" of nationally recognized
pre-k programs and that meets the specific needs of Austin families.
press release. . .
02/21/06
United Way Honors Campaign Volunteers
at Leaders Circle Breakfast
United Way Capital Area recognized our outstanding corporate partners
during the Breakfast of Champions, hosted by Jackson Walker LLP.
Jim Schneider, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
of Dell, presented awards to members of UWCA’s new Leaders
Circle. Select companies were invited to be part of the Leaders
Circle based on their overwhelming support during the 2005 UWCA
Campaign.
more
info. . .
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