2009 Campaign United Way of Eastern LaSalle County

At United Way of Eastern LaSalle County… …we’re working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income, and health. These are the building blocks for a good life – A quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. We invite you to be a part of the change, Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. That’s what it means to

GIVE. The workplace campaign is the easiest and most powerful way to invest in your community. ADVOCATE. You can make change happen with your voice. Get informed. Tell your friends. VOLUNTEER. Everyday, ordinary people are accomplishing extraordinary things by volunteering. Give the gift of you. Volunteer.

Be a part of the change.

Volunteering as a leader with United Way’s new VITA tax preparation program, that’s how I “LIVE UNITED.” How I LIVE UNITED Jim Arnould, Retired Exelon LaSalle Station

Together, we can accomplish more than any one person or organization can on their own. Participating Agencies ADV & SAS Alternatives for the Older Adult American Red Cross Bridges Senior Center Boy Scouts of America, W.D. Boyce Council CASA – LaSalle County Catholic Charities Friendship House Health Center of Eastern LaSalle County IL Valley Center for Independent Living Opportunity School Ottawa Memorial Association Prairie State Legal Services Voluntary Action Center Home Delivered Meals YMCA of Ottawa Youth Service Bureau of IL Valley

Results matter – Labor of Love (Home Restoration Program) 95 – Letter Carrier’s Food Drive (Promotion, volunteer recruitment) 98 – Community Food Basket (Established & managed 1 year - $20,700 start-up) 99 – Community Food Basket became stand alone agency 99 – School Tools (School supplies for 1500 low income students - $10,000 worth annually) 99/01 – FOCUS 2001 (Community Needs Assessment) 00 – DHS Front Door Funds (Fiscal Agent & Community Partner of $10,000 grant) 03 – Bridges Community Center (Senior Center) $18,400 start-up 03 – Community Care Program (Emergency/Basic Needs Assistance $35,000 annually) 04 – Utica/Granville Tornado Relief (Raised & distributed $37,000) 04/05 – Mayor’s Drug Task Force (Participant & Grantor $500) 05/06 – Community Health Clinic for uninsured ($40,000 start-up) 06 – Volunteer Recognition Event 07/08 – “Bornlearning” & “Dolly Parton Imagination Library” 08/09 – Financial Stability (VITA) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 09 – Flood Relief distribution of $80,000 (Fiscal Agent & Community Partner) 09 – Distributing AARA Economic Stimulus Money (emergency shelter & utilities - $16,800 United Way of Eastern LaSalle County Community Impact Ongoing Programs: EFSP – Information & Referral – Volunteer Coordination – Gift-in-Kind - Website

Results matter... United Way of Eastern LaSalle County Direct Service Programs

Home repairs for elderly, disabled, and low-income families.

School supplies for disadvantaged students.

Emergency assistance for individuals and families.

Resources for parents and caregivers encouraging fun, everyday learning experiences.

Literacy program providing books every month in the mail from birth to age 5.

Partnership with the IRS to provide free tax preparation for the low-income.

Thank You for Your Support!