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United Way Day
Friday, September 7
Join us on Friday, September 7, for the first ever United Way Day — a day of activities that’s shaping up
to be the biggest "fire 'em up" event we’ve ever hosted. There are two major components to United Way Day:
Day of Caring — 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
United Way Day Celebration — 4 to 8 p.m.
United Way Day of Caring, presented by Freescale, is a community-wide event that addresses critical social issues through meaningful
volunteer action. Each year, more than 1,500 corporate and community volunteers lend a hand to tackle issues
such as poverty, education, and health, while doing everything from building homes, to delivering meals, to
beautifying community parks, and much more...
From Mando Rayo, Director of Hands On Central Texas:
Hello, Central Texas! At the Day of Caring in September, we'll be rebuilding schools, working on children's gardens,
sorting food, and even building picnic tables! So grab your office-mates and get a hands-on volunteer experience
by participating in September's Day of Caring, presented by Freescale!
Want a good excuse to get out of the office and still get good marks from your boss? We promise not to get
you in trouble. Why? Because it’s all in good fun, and it’s all about building a better community for everyone.
Sign up today! Invite your co-workers! Join a team, start a team, share your experience and leave those
TPS reports at work!
Sign up for a volunteer project
RSVP for evening Campaign Kickoff Party
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Harwood Summit
Wednesday, September 19
Believing that building community is integral to building a better Central Texas, United Way Capital Area is
launching a series of Public Innovator trainings this September. Public Innovators hold a deep understanding
of the reality of our community, and at the same time help pave the way for others in the community to build
a brighter future.
United Way Capital Area and St. David's Community Health Foundation, working in partnership with numerous
Central Texas organizations, present the Harwood Summit on September 19, 2007 — which will serve as the
"kickoff" to a series of Public Innovator trainings and a long-term campaign to engage a greater number
of people in civic activity and volunteerism.
The Summit will bring together 500 community leaders and potential volunteers from various segments
of the Central Texas community to hear from nationally recognized thought leader Richard Harwood,
founder of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation.
Richard Harwood believes that, as individuals and as a nation, we can do better. For nearly two decades,
his conversations with people around the country have revealed a public life and politics that is in
desperate need of repair. He argues that we are not a nation divided between red and blue, urban and rural,
or sacred and secular, but rather, we are a nation in retreat. Join Richard Harwood as he explores the depth
of the people's retreat and reveals an alternate path of possibility and hope for public life.
Richard Harwood's most recent book is Hope Unravelled, The People's Retreat and Our Way Back.
Listen to Rich Harwood speaking at the LBJ Library last year.
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Lee & Bob Woodruff:
Surviving Together — A Personal Journey
Third Annual Speakers Series
Monday, October 1
Bob Woodruff, ABC Anchor/Reporter and survivor of an Iraqi roadside attack, is joined by his wife, Lee,
for a compelling joint presentation. Recounting the agonizing months following his life-threatening injury,
Lee and Bob Woodruff discuss the difficulties of recovery, the challenges they faced together,
and the life lessons learned about the indomitable human spirit.
This exciting speakers event promises to be a night of reflection and inspiration.
The Woodruffs' story will serve as a touchpoint for United Way's efforts
to strengthen our community, person by person, effort by effort.
We hope you'll join us on October 1.
More information: Speakers Series fundraising dinner
United Way gratefully acknowledges the event’s Presenting Sponsor, Wachovia. All proceeds benefit United Way Capital Area.
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The Real Impact
I'm Alice.
My husband Howard and I built this house and lived in it together for more than 40 years.
He passed away 10 years ago. Now it's just me.
I knew the house needed repairs. But Howard always took care of things like that. I could see the roof was leaking.
I had to struggle with a wrench to turn the faucets. There was a gas leak a while back and after that the
gas was cut off altogether. The only way I could heat the house was with a little space heater.
Things got even worse when I had to spend some time in the hospital. When I got home, cooking and
even standing were impossible. I needed help. That's when some nice folks from Meals on Wheels
and More stepped in. Everyday at noon I know Emma's going to be here with a hot meal.
It seems like a little thing, but it's the best part of my day. On her second visit she brought me some
blankets and another heater. Now she's got some friends from Austin Urban League fixing the faucets and
the roof is getting patched. Some people are even building me a ramp up front.
Our home is finally getting a much needed makeover. Howard would be proud to see how it's coming together.
Why United Way?
With the support of United Way, Meals on Wheels and More was able to leverage the appropriate resources
and connections to solve a number of problems for Alice, from basic heating to accessibility to loneliness.
United Way is committed to addressing the most pressing issues in Central Texas. We help organizations provide food,
clothing, and safe shelter to those in need. We support groups that help people get well and stay healthy.
And we're dedicated to helping children and adults develop the skills they need to succeed on life.
Alice represents the real impact of United Way. Because we're about helping people help people.
Together, we can change Central Texas — for good.
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This Month's Features
greetings!
upcoming events
impact story
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Upcoming Events
Fri, Sept 7
United Way Day
Wed, Sept 19
Harwood Summit
Tues, Sept 25
Volunteer Project Leader Certification Training
Mon, Oct 1
Third Annual Speakers Series: Lee & Bob Woodruff
Agency Workshop Series
· see schedule
· more information
...see all news & events
Leadership
Member Events
Tues, Aug 21
Lunch with Leaders, a Young Leaders Society event
Wed, Sept 12
Women's Giving Network Annual Meeting & Social
Thurs, Sept 20
Lunch with Leaders, a Young Leaders Society event
October, date TBD
Tocqueville Appreciation Party
Sat, Nov 3
Wild Night Out in the Roaring '20s, a Young Leaders Society event
How can I become a member?
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