United Way of Lake County has announced that its annual Day of Caring
will be Wednesday, June 19.
How does Day of Caring
work?
o Non-profit organizations submit one-day projects on behalf
of clients, people in need and/or organizations with limited resources.
o Area companies, schools, service clubs and other interested
individuals volunteer to "adopt" a project.
o Agencies and organizations collaborate to procure supplies
needed for successful completion of the project. United Way of Lake County is
not responsible for supplying materials or supplies for projects.
AGENCIES
(submitting projects)
Projects may be large or small in scale and may involve activities such as
landscaping, painting or cleaning. Others may involve social activities such as
an outing for nursing home residents, an ice cream social with seniors or a
picnic for members of a parenting support group.
Agencies can submit as many projects as they like, however we cannot guarantee
that each project will be adopted. We do encourage multiple submissions.
Agencies who would
like to submit a project need to contact Megan Grdina at
440.639.1149 or MGrdina@UWLC.org. Project
applications are due
on or before Friday, May 17.
BUSINESSES/ORGANIZATIONS/INDIVIDUALS
(volunteering)
Day of Caring offers great benefits for companies and individuals and provides
corporate team-building opportunities where you'll see immediate results,
develop group work skills, develop camaraderie and friendly competition but more
importantly, Day of Caring offers the chance to give back to the community in a
tangible way.
If you or your
business/organization would like to volunteer for Day of Caring, please contact
Megan Grdina at 440.639.1149 or MGrdina@uwlc.org. The deadline for businesses to volunteer
is Friday, May 24.
Once we receive the full list of projects (which will not be until late May),
we will allow businesses to pick and choose which projects they'd like to adopt
(First come, First served).
It's encouraged that businesses visit the project sites they adopt before hand
to make sure your group is capable of completing the project and to know what
materials are needed.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Annual Meeting with guest speaker Jimmy Haslam is this Thursday! Have you RSVP'd yet?
You're invited to SEE THE CHANGE you made in our community.
United Way of Lake County is holding its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 a.m. at LaMalfa. This year's meeting will feature new Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam as its guest speaker.
Annual Meeting is a time for businesses, organizations and members of the community to reflect on yet another successful campaign year where we Lived United and made a positive change in our community.
To RSVP to Annual Meeting, contact Kristin Kozar at 440.639.4583 or KKozar@uwlc.org by Wednesday, April 10.
United Way of Lake County is holding its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 a.m. at LaMalfa. This year's meeting will feature new Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam as its guest speaker.
Annual Meeting is a time for businesses, organizations and members of the community to reflect on yet another successful campaign year where we Lived United and made a positive change in our community.
To RSVP to Annual Meeting, contact Kristin Kozar at 440.639.4583 or KKozar@uwlc.org by Wednesday, April 10.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
United Way distributes 700 hams to local food pantries
As part of the 2013 Feed Lake County Campaign, United Way of Lake County
distributed 704 hams Tuesday morning to 48 food pantries across the county. The
hams will then be distributed to families in need in time for Easter.
Local food pantries continue to see an increase in clients who are in need of food as 2-1-1 reported more than 4,200 requests for food in 2012, which was up from 3,600 calls in 2011. So far in 2013, there have been 865 calls for food, which is up from 516 calls between January and March of 2012.
"We get calls from people who do not ordinarily go to the food pantry every month but for a special event they desperately need some additional help," said Joanne Ramsey from the Willoughby United Methodist Church. "Tomorrow is our last giveaway and these hams will just be absolutely perfect."
Last year the 2012 Feed Lake County Campaign raised about 45,000 pounds of food and more than $60,000 cash donations. However, the 2013 campaign is down so United Way of Lake County is encouraging individuals and businesses to donate food and money to the Feed Lake County Campaign to help feed those in need.
Feed Lake County is used throughout the year to make purchases for the food pantries in March, September, November and December. This year's Feed Lake County will continue through the second week of April.
The hams were purchased at and delivered by Giant Eagle to United Way of Lake County's Mentor office. From there, volunteers from Lake House Men's Residential distributed the hams to the food pantries as they came to pick them up.
"The Madison Food Center is appreciative of United Way and all that they do to help fill our shelves for the hungry in our community," said Chris Van Dusen of the Madison Food Center. "Food is such a basic necessity and people can make such a difference by donating to Feed Lake County."
"We are meeting new families each month and also finding that the food stamps allotments are not keeping up with the increase of food prices," Van Dusen continued. "We have seen a recent increase in the number of seniors needing the services of our pantry."
Local food pantries continue to see an increase in clients who are in need of food as 2-1-1 reported more than 4,200 requests for food in 2012, which was up from 3,600 calls in 2011. So far in 2013, there have been 865 calls for food, which is up from 516 calls between January and March of 2012.
"We get calls from people who do not ordinarily go to the food pantry every month but for a special event they desperately need some additional help," said Joanne Ramsey from the Willoughby United Methodist Church. "Tomorrow is our last giveaway and these hams will just be absolutely perfect."
Last year the 2012 Feed Lake County Campaign raised about 45,000 pounds of food and more than $60,000 cash donations. However, the 2013 campaign is down so United Way of Lake County is encouraging individuals and businesses to donate food and money to the Feed Lake County Campaign to help feed those in need.
Feed Lake County is used throughout the year to make purchases for the food pantries in March, September, November and December. This year's Feed Lake County will continue through the second week of April.
The hams were purchased at and delivered by Giant Eagle to United Way of Lake County's Mentor office. From there, volunteers from Lake House Men's Residential distributed the hams to the food pantries as they came to pick them up.
"The Madison Food Center is appreciative of United Way and all that they do to help fill our shelves for the hungry in our community," said Chris Van Dusen of the Madison Food Center. "Food is such a basic necessity and people can make such a difference by donating to Feed Lake County."
"We are meeting new families each month and also finding that the food stamps allotments are not keeping up with the increase of food prices," Van Dusen continued. "We have seen a recent increase in the number of seniors needing the services of our pantry."
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Browns new owner Jimmy Haslam to speak at Annual Meeting; You're Invited
You're invited to SEE THE CHANGE you made in our community.
United Way of Lake County is holding its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 a.m. at LaMalfa. This year's meeting will feature new Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam as its guest speaker.
Annual Meeting is a time for businesses, organizations and members of the community to reflect on yet another successful campaign year where we Lived United and made a positive change in our community.
To RSVP to Annual Meeting, contact Kristin Kozar at 440.639.4583 or KKozar@uwlc.org by Monday, April 8.
United Way of Lake County is holding its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 a.m. at LaMalfa. This year's meeting will feature new Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam as its guest speaker.
Annual Meeting is a time for businesses, organizations and members of the community to reflect on yet another successful campaign year where we Lived United and made a positive change in our community.
To RSVP to Annual Meeting, contact Kristin Kozar at 440.639.4583 or KKozar@uwlc.org by Monday, April 8.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Have you purchased your Super Raffle tickets yet? Live drawing on March 15
Do you dream of going on a cruise or taking vacations to Florida, South Carolina or Chicago?
How about driving a 2013 Ford Focus, flying across the country or training with a personal trainer at the gym for one year?
Now is your chance to do all of the above as United Way of Lake County's Super Raffle tickets are now on sale!
This year's Super Raffle consists of 59 prizes, which were generously donated from area businesses.
In 2011, Super Raffle raised more than $55,000.
Tickets for Super Raffle are $5 each or six for $25. Tickets can be purchased online at www.uwlc.org, by phone at 440.352.3166 or in person at United Way of Lake County's office, 9285 Progress Parkway, Mentor, OH 44060.
Money raised during Super Raffle benefits 74 partner programs that United Way of Lake County funds. These programs focus on senior citizens, health & human Services, children & families and basic needs.
A live drawing will take place on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor. If present at the live drawing, winners can pick from available prizes. A separate drawing for the Ford Focus will be held at United Way of Lake County's Celebrity Server event, which is Thursday, March 14, 2013 at LaMalfa.
How about driving a 2013 Ford Focus, flying across the country or training with a personal trainer at the gym for one year?
Now is your chance to do all of the above as United Way of Lake County's Super Raffle tickets are now on sale!
This year's Super Raffle consists of 59 prizes, which were generously donated from area businesses.
In 2011, Super Raffle raised more than $55,000.
Tickets for Super Raffle are $5 each or six for $25. Tickets can be purchased online at www.uwlc.org, by phone at 440.352.3166 or in person at United Way of Lake County's office, 9285 Progress Parkway, Mentor, OH 44060.
Money raised during Super Raffle benefits 74 partner programs that United Way of Lake County funds. These programs focus on senior citizens, health & human Services, children & families and basic needs.
A live drawing will take place on Friday, March 15, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor. If present at the live drawing, winners can pick from available prizes. A separate drawing for the Ford Focus will be held at United Way of Lake County's Celebrity Server event, which is Thursday, March 14, 2013 at LaMalfa.
Top prizes include:
- 2013 Ford Focus 2-year lease OR $5,000 cash option from Classic Automotive Group
- Five-day Cruise from Asa Cox Homes
- Harbour Town, SC Vacation from The Crockett Team
- Hilton Head, SC Vacation from Right Track Benefits
- Chicago, IL Weekend Getaway including a Ladies & Gentleman Salon & Spa day and tickets to The Second City
- Isle of Tierra Verde, FL Vacation from Frank and Jane Kaim
- Disney World Vacation
- Fort Myers, FL Vacation from Stanley Steamer
- 14 Lake County Captains Loge Tickets from Lake Health
- One Year of Massages from Ladies & Gentlemen Salon & Spa
- Beauty for a Year from Jenniffer & Co.
- One Year Fitworks Membership with Personal Trainer from Mentor Fitworks
- Six VASER Shape Treatments from Vanek Plastic Surgery
- Laser Hair Removal and DermaSweep from Dr. Janet Blanchard
- Laser Hair Removal Package from North Coast Laser Cosmetics
- iPad2 from The Lubrizol Corporation
- One Year of Free Lawn Mowing from Sharp Edge Tree & Landscape
- Airline tickets from STERIS
To see all 59 prizes, visit www.uwlc.org.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Local physicians to host Food & Wine event Friday at Match Works Tavern
Local physicians will be hosting a February Food and Wine event this
Friday night (February 15) at 6 p.m. at the wonderful Match Works Tavern
in Mentor.
Dr. Janet Blanchard, Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust and Dr. Paul Vanek have teamed up to organize an evening of fine food, wine tasting stations and music to raise money for United Way of Lake County.
A local pianist will set the mood as guests are invited to mingle and sample eight different wines paired with appetizer and dessert stations. Dinner selections will be prepared by Chef Tom Quick and will include Angus beef short rib, grilled Vancouver salmon or rosemary and goat cheese macaroni and cheese.
Tickets for the event are $100 per person. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Kristin Kozar at 440.639.4583 or KKozar@uwlc.org.
For more information about Match Works Tavern, view their website.
Dr. Janet Blanchard, Dr. Lori Stevic-Rust and Dr. Paul Vanek have teamed up to organize an evening of fine food, wine tasting stations and music to raise money for United Way of Lake County.
A local pianist will set the mood as guests are invited to mingle and sample eight different wines paired with appetizer and dessert stations. Dinner selections will be prepared by Chef Tom Quick and will include Angus beef short rib, grilled Vancouver salmon or rosemary and goat cheese macaroni and cheese.
Tickets for the event are $100 per person. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Kristin Kozar at 440.639.4583 or KKozar@uwlc.org.
For more information about Match Works Tavern, view their website.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Roast of Conrad Straube is TONIGHT!
United Way of Lake County
is hosting its first ever Roast tomorrow night at Pine Ridge Country Club.
Have you ever been cited in Willoughby for speeding? No turn signal? Noise? Imbibing?
Get the last laugh Friday night as several members of the community roast retired Police Chief Conrad Straube.
In this fun filled Happy Hour event, we will hold the chief's feet to the fire and find out the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth on what really goes down at the station.
Roasters for the event are: Kay Malec, Don Lewis, Ray Somich, Dick Sherwood, Kyle Trimboli and Jack Beckwith before turning it over to Conrad Straube himself for the last laugh. The roast will be hosted by Rick Cooper.
Proceeds from this event will benefit fallen Willoughby Police Officer Jason Gresko and United Way of Lake County funded programs.
The event is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 pre-order and $30 at the door.
For more information or to order tickets, call Annie Bontempo at 440.639.1203 or ABontempo@uwlc.org.
Have you ever been cited in Willoughby for speeding? No turn signal? Noise? Imbibing?
Get the last laugh Friday night as several members of the community roast retired Police Chief Conrad Straube.
In this fun filled Happy Hour event, we will hold the chief's feet to the fire and find out the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth on what really goes down at the station.
Roasters for the event are: Kay Malec, Don Lewis, Ray Somich, Dick Sherwood, Kyle Trimboli and Jack Beckwith before turning it over to Conrad Straube himself for the last laugh. The roast will be hosted by Rick Cooper.
Proceeds from this event will benefit fallen Willoughby Police Officer Jason Gresko and United Way of Lake County funded programs.
The event is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 pre-order and $30 at the door.
For more information or to order tickets, call Annie Bontempo at 440.639.1203 or ABontempo@uwlc.org.
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