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29 Mar

March 2019 e-Newsletter

UWLC Hosts Countywide Reading Day in Honor of Dr. Seuss On March 1, over 95 volunteers participated in a county-wide volunteer effort to read to over 1,140 students in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day. Volunteers read to students, ranging from pre-K to 3rd grade, at Glen Flora and North Elementary […]
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22 Mar

Women United Spotlight: Frances Simons

Welcome to Women United’s Member Spotlight series. This week, join us in learning more about Frances Simons and her connection to Women United. If you would like to learn more about Women United and the work they do, click here. What year did you join Women United? 2016 What is your professional background? I spent the […]
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18 Feb

Women United Spotlight: Deb Waszak

Welcome to Women United’s Member Spotlight series. This week, join us in learning more about Deb Waszak and her connection to Women United. If you would like to learn more about Women United and the work they do, click here. What year did you join Women United? 2016 What is your professional background? I’ve spent my […]
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22 Jan

Women United Spotlight: Tami Pilot-Matias

Welcome to Women United’s Member Spotlight series. This week, join us in learning more about Tami Pilot-Matias and her connection to Women United. If you would like to learn more about Women United and the work they do, click here. What year did you join Women United? 2018 What is your professional background? I retired in […]
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14 Jan

Organize a Book Drive: Dr. Seuss Reading Day

This year, United Way of Lake County is celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day on March 1 by hosting a reading day at participating schools throughout Lake County. Organize a Book Drive! This year, we are collecting Dr. Seuss books that will be donated to schools in Lake County in honor of […]
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17 Dec

Staff Spotlight: Bobbi Selvik

This Familiar Faces Friday, we are introducing Bobbi Selvik. Bobbi is our Manager of Community Engagement. Learn more about her role, what she likes to do in her free time, and how she connects to the programs we offer at United Way of Lake County (UWLC)! When did you start working at UWLC? I started […]
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16 Nov

Women United Spotlight: Lynn Morrissey

Welcome to Women United’s Member Spotlight series. This week, join us in learning more about Lynn Morrissey and her connection to Women United. If you would like to learn more about Women United and the work they do, click here. What year did you join Women United? 2018 What is your professional background? Recently retired from […]
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09 Nov

Staff Spotlight: Shareny Mota

This Familiar Faces Friday, we are introducing Shareny Mota. Shareny is the Initiative Coordinator for our Success By 6 Program. Learn more about her role, what she likes to do in her free time, and how she connects to the programs we offer at United Way of Lake County (UWLC)! When did you start working at UWLC? […]
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26 Oct

Women United Spotlight: Christine Rich

Welcome to Women United’s Member Spotlight series. This week, join us in learning more about Christine Rich and her connection to Women United. If you would like to learn more about Women United and the work they do, click here. What year did you join Women United? 2018 What is your professional background? I graduated from […]
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25 Oct

October 2018 e-Newsletter

2-1-1 Expected to Launch in Spring 2019 United Way of Lake County’s free, confidential county-wide referral service is one step closer to reality thanks to support from the Lake County Government Board. Soon, residents will simply be able to dial 2-1-1 for personal assistance, much like they dial 9-1-1 for emergency assistance. The new 2-1-1 […]
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09 Oct

Wygenia Brisco Chooses United Way of Lake County

Donors and volunteers shared with us why they choose to give to United Way of Lake County. We hope their stories motivate you to continue (or begin!) to choose United Way when you are asked to participate in your workplace giving campaign.  What inspired you to become involved with United Way of Lake County? I […]
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05 Oct

Karen Jones Chooses United Way of Lake County

Donors and volunteers shared with us why they choose to give to United Way of Lake County. We hope their stories motivate you to continue (or begin!) to choose United Way when you are asked to participate in your workplace giving campaign.  What inspired you to become involved with United Way of Lake County? United […]
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03 Oct

Glenda Abbott Chooses United Way of Lake County

Donors and volunteers shared with us why they choose to give to United Way of Lake County. We hope their stories motivate you to continue (or begin!) to choose United Way when you are asked to participate in your workplace giving campaign.  What inspired you to become involved with United Way of Lake County? I […]
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01 Oct

September 2018 e-Newsletter

Kicking Off Employee Giving Campaigns For us at United Way, September brings the kick-off of Employee Giving Campaigns. Over the last couple of weeks, we have been sharing some personal stories from donors and volunteers on our blog and social media. We asked them to share why they choose to give to United Way of […]
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28 Sep

Frank and Diane Weitekamper Choose United Way of Lake County

Donors and volunteers shared with us why they choose to give to United Way of Lake County. We hope their stories motivate you to continue (or begin!) to choose United Way when you are asked to participate in your workplace giving campaign.  What inspired you to become involved with United Way of Lake County? I […]
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28 Sep

Women United Spotlight: Erin Cartwright Weinstein

Welcome to Women United’s Member Spotlight series. This week, join us in learning more about Erin Cartwright Weinstein and her connection to Women United. If you would like to learn more about Women United and the work they do, click here. What year did you join Women United? 2018 What is your professional background? I was […]
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26 Sep

Baxter Volunteers Across Lake County

During August 2018, six groups of Baxter employees volunteered their time to revitalize and support local organizations. We would like to thank and recognize Baxter for encouraging their employees to take time out of their workday to create lasting change in Lake County! View all of the places they made a difference below. Rollins Savanna Forest […]
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20 Sep

Kate Collins Chooses United Way of Lake County

Donors and volunteers shared with us why they choose to give to United Way of Lake County. We hope their stories motivate you to continue (or begin!) to choose United Way when you are asked to participate in your workplace giving campaign.  What inspired you to become involved with United Way of Lake County? I […]
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20 Sep

Tony Thompson Chooses United Way of Lake County

Donors and volunteers shared with us why they choose to give to United Way of Lake County. We hope their stories motivate you to continue (or begin!) to choose United Way when you are asked to participate in your workplace giving campaign.  What inspired you to become involved with United Way of Lake County? My […]
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19 Sep

Women United Spotlight: Karen Stoneman

Welcome to Women United’s Member Spotlight series. This week, join us in learning more about Karen Stoneman and her connection to Women United. If you would like to learn more about Women United and the work they do, click here. What year did you join Women United? 2015 What is your professional background? I am currently […]
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