United Way of Wexford County

Safe Kids

If you are interested in joining the Safe Kids Group : email Diane at ddunitedwaywex@sbcglobal.net

Meetings are held monthly at the United Way office at 117 W. Cass, Cadillac. Ph: 231-775-3753Click here for the 2009 Meeting Schedule.

Volunteers needed for many areas at the Child Safety Expo downtown Cadillac on Friday, September 11. Lots of fun safety stations and food. Call Diane at the United Way office at: 775-3753 and volunteer!

Mentor Volunteers Needed! Youth mentors, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and the Prisoner Re-entry Initiative are programs that make a significant difference to people's lives and change our world! YOU can be that difference by mentoring. Please call the United Way office at 231-775-3753, or email to ddunitedwaywex@sbcglobal.net to get connected.

The United Way/Red Cross Medical Transportation Program is in urgent need - Volunteer drivers. This program supported by United Way of Wexford County provides needed transportation to people in need for medical appointments. Volunteer drivers receive a mileage reimbursement. Call Diane at: 231-775-3753 if you can help.

Volunteer as a Team for a Day of Caring! - Volunteer teams are encouraged to sign up to participate in Caring Projects for local needs. Non profit agencies with identified needs can be connected with your team of volunteers for a day of action and impact. Call the United Way office to find out how your group can help.

Shepherd's Table Outreach- Volunteers are always appreciated on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Shepherd's Table from 4p.m to 7 p.m. to help serve hot meals. Call Daniel Collins, Benefits Coordinator at the First Baptist Church if you can help.

Child Protection Council -Get involved in our community's child abuse prevention council aimed at education and awareness. Meetings are open to all community members willing to help. Call the UW office for the meeting schedule. Monthly meetings are held on the second Friday of the month from 8:30 -10:00 a.m. at the Council On Aging Meeting Room downtown Cadillac.

Do you have the ability to host a United Way of Wexford County fun fundraiser event? Use your talents or facility to help! Every little bit adds up whether it is a craft sale, penny drive, car wash, a portion of proceeds from your business , or a new idea that your talents can try. Earn your LIVE UNITED T-Shirt and help the cause. Contact Diane at Ph: 231-775-3753 for information and help.

Free prescription drug discount cards to assist people who do not have prescription insurance with the cost of their prescription drugs are available at the United Way office at 117 W. Cass Cadillac. Most pharmacies in the United States accept these prescription drug discount cards.They have no usage limits, age requirements, or registration forms. People can also print a card by visiting the website: www.familywize.com.!

Over 800 prescription claims were able to save over $13,000. in one month alone to families in Wexford County. The average savings was 38.36%. United Way of Wexford County was listed as one of the top 21 counties in the amount saved for the month of December. United Way would like to recognize all of our area pharmacies for their partnership in helping families save money on their medications.

The cards are being distributed free of charge, courtesy of United Way of Wexford County and 270 other United Way agencies around the country in 47 states, as part of a $50 million national, in-kind donation of discount prescriptioncards coordinated by Membership Services Corporation, located in Bethlehem, PA, and its industry partners.

Empowering Parents website : This practical parenting website provides helpful tools and information. You can sign up for free parenting newsletter and online forums.

This community resource directory is being distributed now and is available at the United Way Office. This project is a collaborative effort involving the United Way of Wexford County, Baker College, Department of Human Services, the Cadillac-Wexford Library, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health and Bekki Koehn, community volunteer. Volunteers Wanted! -If you can volunteer for even a few hours to help update the directory, please call the United Way office at : 231-775-3753.

to impact top priorities. Get involved! Call Diane at United Way at Ph:231-775-3753.

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	Home Who We Are How You Can Help Campaign Community Impact Community Investments CANA Schedule of Events FAQ Contact Us Campaign Update United Way of Wexford County PO Box 177 117 W Cass St Cadillac MI 49601 Ph: 231-775-3753 Fax: 231-775-0169 Email		Give Advocate Volunteer LIVE UNITED United Way is a local volunteer driven effort committed to improving lives and finding long range solutions to health and human needs. United Way partners with local people and organizations to meet critical human needs here at home. Thousands of lives are touched each year by at least one of the programs supported by United Way. Your generosity works with other local support to accomplish much more than anyone can do alone. See a list of the many programs that are possible because of the support for United Way in our community. Be part of the solution! Join with us to work for a better place to live. Call : 231-775-3753. United Way Updates: New! United Way Early Childhood Coordinator United Way of Wexford-Missaukee Counties was recently awarded a special grant from the Great Start Collaborative to fund a part time early childhood coordinator. The Born Learning Coordinator will work to strengthen the network of services and to increase the impact of existing early childhood programs. Murder on Mitchell Street! A murder mystery dinner to benefit United Way and sponsored by the Cadillac Industrial Group (CAIG) is scheduled for Saturday, February 27 from 6-9 p.m. at the Elk's Lodge downtown Cadillac. Live performances by Jodi Hathaway and Michael Kasiborski of TV 9 &10 News will be part of the fun as guests enjoy the 1920's era style mystery. Limited tickets and table sponsors are available. Call the United Way office to reserve tickets! Ph: 231-775-3753 Tickets : $45 or 2 for $80 United Way of Wexford and Missaukee Counties: United Way of Wexford County is excited to announce that we have expanded and are teaming up with Missaukee County's United Fund! We are working together to reach out to families in need and to plan for community solutions. More information to come........ Facts and Information on the Wexford- Missaukee United Way Expansion(word doc) Updated Food Pantry List (word doc) This chart lists the major sources of food available to families in need for Wexford and Missaukee Counties. Hours and locations are listed. Thank you to all area food providers for their service to our community! *Please help us keep this list up to date:* If you provide food to families in our area, and are not listed on this document, please send us an email with the times and location of your service. We will add it to this list. Future United Way Leaders for 2009 *Working on 2-1-1 ...* Celebrate The 800 Number! A Community Celebration was held at the Cadillac City Park on Thursday, July 30 at 5 p.m. in recognition of the many supporters who have made it possible for Wexford County to begin Phase 2 of the 2-1-1 Initiative. Phase One has been completed by the Chamber Leadership Class. Phase One completed securing financial support for one year and committments for three years by many community businesses and the population of the 2-1-1 database. The launching of an 800 Number precedes the actual 2-1-1 number as final organizational procedures take place. Expected start for 2-1-1 calling is by 2010. All of Michigan is working toward statewide coverage of 2-1-1 by 2011! Volunteer Help Needed! *Current local volunteer needs: Safe Kids* If you are interested in joining the Safe Kids Group : email Diane at ddunitedwaywex@sbcglobal.net Meetings are held monthly at the United Way office at 117 W. Cass, Cadillac. Ph: 231-775-3753Click here for the 2009 Meeting Schedule. Child Safety Expo- September 11 Volunteers needed for many areas at the Child Safety Expo downtown Cadillac on Friday, September 11. Lots of fun safety stations and food. Call Diane at the United Way office at: 775-3753 and volunteer! Mentor Volunteers Needed! Youth mentors, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and the Prisoner Re-entry Initiative are programs that make a significant difference to people's lives and change our world! YOU can be that difference by mentoring. Please call the United Way office at 231-775-3753, or email to ddunitedwaywex@sbcglobal.net to get connected. The United Way/Red Cross Medical Transportation Program is in urgent need - Volunteer drivers. This program supported by United Way of Wexford County provides needed transportation to people in need for medical appointments. Volunteer drivers receive a mileage reimbursement. Call Diane at: 231-775-3753 if you can help. Volunteer as a Team for a Day of Caring! - Volunteer teams are encouraged to sign up to participate in Caring Projects for local needs. Non profit agencies with identified needs can be connected with your team of volunteers for a day of action and impact. Call the United Way office to find out how your group can help. Shepherd's Table Outreach- Volunteers are always appreciated on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Shepherd's Table from 4p.m to 7 p.m. to help serve hot meals. Call Daniel Collins, Benefits Coordinator at the First Baptist Church if you can help. Child Protection Council -Get involved in our community's child abuse prevention council aimed at education and awareness. Meetings are open to all community members willing to help. Call the UW office for the meeting schedule. Monthly meetings are held on the second Friday of the month from 8:30 -10:00 a.m. at the Council On Aging Meeting Room downtown Cadillac. Your Support is Needed! Do you have the ability to host a United Way of Wexford County fun fundraiser event? Use your talents or facility to help! Every little bit adds up whether it is a craft sale, penny drive, car wash, a portion of proceeds from your business , or a new idea that your talents can try. Earn your LIVE UNITED T-Shirt and help the cause. Contact Diane at Ph: 231-775-3753 for information and help. Family Resources available to you: Free Prescription Discount Cards available now! Free prescription drug discount cards to assist people who do not have prescription insurance with the cost of their prescription drugs are available at the United Way office at 117 W. Cass Cadillac. Most pharmacies in the United States accept these prescription drug discount cards.They have no usage limits, age requirements, or registration forms. People can also print a card by visiting the website: www.familywize.com.! Over 800 prescription claims were able to save over $13,000. in one month alone to families in Wexford County. The average savings was 38.36%. United Way of Wexford County was listed as one of the top 21 counties in the amount saved for the month of December. United Way would like to recognize all of our area pharmacies for their partnership in helping families save money on their medications. The cards are being distributed free of charge, courtesy of United Way of Wexford County and 270 other United Way agencies around the country in 47 states, as part of a $50 million national, in-kind donation of discount prescriptioncards coordinated by Membership Services Corporation, located in Bethlehem, PA, and its industry partners. Empowering Parents website : This practical parenting website provides helpful tools and information. You can sign up for free parenting newsletter and online forums. 2006 Community Indicator Report- pdf doc. The latest indicators and trends for Wexford Missaukee Counties. The Human Service Directory: ( 2003 version is available on this website by clicking on the above link.) This community resource directory is being distributed now and is available at the United Way Office. This project is a collaborative effort involving the United Way of Wexford County, Baker College, Department of Human Services, the Cadillac-Wexford Library, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health and Bekki Koehn, community volunteer. Volunteers Wanted! -If you can volunteer for even a few hours to help update the directory, please call the United Way office at : 231-775-3753. CANA: A Comprehensive Community Asset / Needs Assessment Collaborative using COMPASS II. Priority Action Teams are working toward measurable outcomes to impact top priorities. Get involved! Call Diane at United Way at Ph:231-775-3753. Working For Community Change United Way of Wexford County is committed to building a better community by meeting critical needs, and working to achieve community solutions. In addition to supporting over 26 direct local health & human service programs, and a variety of emerging needs through Community Response Grants,United Way works as a convener and problem solver in many areas including: CANA (Community Assets/Needs Assessment of Wexford/Missaukee) Affordable Housing Action Team The local 10 year plan to eliminate homelessness Community Health Coalition Federal Emergency Food & Shelter Program SAFE KIDS initiative Information & Referral Volunteer Services Early On Interagency Collaborative Born Learning Child Protection Council Human Services Leadership Council Safe Routes To School Initiative .
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