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“Never underestimate the power of a small group of people to change the world. In fact, it is the only way it ever has.” Margaret Mead

“A loser isn't the person who gets involved and comes in last. It's the person who doesn't get involved in the first place.” Mother of Oscar Pistorius South African Olympic Athletic

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The Need is Great Poverty is expanding: More than 679,933 people live at or near the poverty level in the metro area of Minnesota. And this is almost a 10% increase from last year

So What is United Way Doing About This?

Exit Ramps Out of Poverty Employment: getting a job, or a better job Education: a job gets you out of poverty, increasing education keeps you out of poverty Adding a wage earner to the family

Building Blocks for a Good Life Basic NeedsEducationHealth Supporting a family’s basic needs (food, shelter, clothing) and ensuring adequate income Helping children and youth achieve their potential through education Improving people’s health and helping many continue to live independently

Meeting Basic Needs Focused on stabilizing individuals and families, and providing tools for the future: –Reduce hunger –Provide stable housing –Increase earnings –Reduce domestic violence

Together, we can make sure that Mrs. Lee doesn’t go hungry! Meeting her basic needs Read more success stories: unitedwaytwincities.org

Providing Quality Education Focused three crucial stages in a child’s development: –Support early childhood education –Ensure third-grade reading success –Provide quality out-of-school time programming

Together, we can make sure that Tierra gets a good education ! Providing Tierra quality education Read more success stories: unitedwaytwincities.org

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Assuring Health & Independence Focused on three critical goals: –Provide access to health care –Increase healthy behaviors –Maximize independence for seniors and people with disabilities

Together, we can ensure Mike stays healthy & independent ! Helping Mike live healthy and independently Read more success stories: unitedwaytwincities.org

For $20 a week, you can provide… Food for 40 hungry families For $30 a week, you can provide… 10 homeless youth access to healthcare Quality out-of-school programming for one youth Your Gift Goes Far In the community

Get Connected: Giving Communities Increase engagement in community Build leadership skills and roles Network Train in governance Direct funds

Leadership Giving Emerging Leaders Women’s Leadership Council WINGs (Women Investing in the Next Generation Arise Project

Women’s Leadership Council Funds directed towards Early Education Networking and educational events Committee opportunities Minimum gift of $2500

WINGs (Women Investing in the Next Generation) Funds directed towards Financial Stability in Women and Families Networking and educational events Committee opportunities Minimum gift of $1000

Arise Project Funds directed towards Homeless Youth Networking and educational events Committee opportunities Minimum gift of $1000

Emerging Leaders Early to mid-career Entry point for philanthropic journey and Leadership Giving Skill-building, volunteering and networking Minimum gift of $500

The Time to Give is Now!

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