Eaton County United Way Demo Presentation

P.O. Box 14350 Lansing St., suite B

Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-5402

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Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-5402

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Serving Bellevue, Charlotte, Dimondale, Eaton Rapids, Olivet,

Potterville, and Vermontville.

THE CHALLENGE TO YOU

Be part of the movement to advance the common good right

here in Eaton County.

Because united we can change what we see in our community.


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…everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life. a quality education that leads to a stable job enough income to support a family through retirement and good health

The Eaton County United Way believes…

Education – Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential

Income – Promoting Financial Stability and Independence

Health – Improving People’s Health


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That’s why Eaton County United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life.


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EDUCATION

Helping children & youth achieve their potential.

• Improving access to quality early learning opportunities

• Partnering with schools and parents to improve graduation rates

• Providing programs for at-risk youth

Eaton County United Way & Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library have teamed up to provide new, carefully selected books to children ages birth to five in Eaton County. Books are mailed directly to the child monthly.


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INCOME

Helping families become financially stable & independent.

• Supporting basic needs while increasing financial education

• Helping hardworking people obtain family-sustaining wages

• Increasing affordable housing for seniors and families


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HEALTH

Improving people’s health.

• Reducing substance abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence

• Increasing health education and preventative care

2-1-1 is an easy-to remember three digit telephone number that connects people to human service information & referral. 2-1-

1 is a free service provided by United Way.


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Community Action Fund

Eaton County United Way’s Community Action Fund is the easiest & most powerful way to invest in your community.

By giving to the Community Action Fund, you are investing in the building blocks for a good life; education, income, and health.

Because everyone deserves opportunities for a good life.


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Leadership GiversLeadership Givers are donors that have, through their investment, shown

they are community leaders, giving to make an impact in their community.

Leadership givers are recognized in the following categories:

Bronze $750 - $1499

Silver $1500 - $2499

Gold $2500 - $4999

Platinum $5000 - $9999

Alexis De Tocqueville Society $10,000+


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Anyone can champion the cause.

You can make change happen with your voice.

Get informed. Tell your friends. Write a letter to your legislator.

United Way needs people who are passionate about education, income, and health to make their voices heard.

Whether you’re speaking out to improve education, income and health, reaching out to members of Congress, or wearing the LIVE UNITED shirt to show your support.

So go ahead and advocate in a LIVE UNITED world. Do it in public. Be visible. Be loud.


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All talents needed.

Give an hour.

Give a Saturday.

Give your best.

We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. When we reach out a hand to one person, we influence the condition of all. Whether it’s reading to children, or leading financial literacy classes for hard-working families, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are hundreds of volunteer options available every day.

Give the gift of you. Volunteer.


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Volunteer to Support Education

Organize a book drive with your family, co-workers, school, club or faith community.

Purchase school supplies for a local school to distribute to children who need them.

Enroll your child in a summer reading program at the local library.

Take the children in your life to a local museum, exhibit or play.

Mentor an at-risk youth at your neighborhood school.


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Volunteer to Build Income

Contact your local representative about and issue affecting working people in your community.

Bring a child in your life to a bank to have a tour and open up a savings account.

Help senior citizens learn how to detect and prevent fraud.

Volunteer to prepare tax returns for low-income families.

Tutor at an adult literacy or technology program.


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Volunteer to Promote Health

Transport families to medical appointments so children can have proper screening and immunizations. Purchase personal care items and drop them off at the local homeless shelter.

Start a walking group for friends, families, neighbors,or community members.

Check into making healthy snacks available in your local schools.

Get a flu shot.


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Education – Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their PotentialIncome – Promoting Financial Stability and IndependenceHealth – Improving People’s Health

Eaton County United Way working for:


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Eaton Area Senior Center

Charlotte Community Nursery

Eaton Rapids Senior Center

Adult Handicap Program

Child Abuse Prevention Council of Eaton County

Eaton Clothing and Furniture Center

Hayes Green Beach Hospital

Heart and Hands

House of Ruth

Mobile Meals of Charlotte


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Eaton County United Way Demo Presentation

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