Common Good - 5K Run to Benefit United Way

Issue No. 5

July 17, 2012

Run United 5K/Kids Fun Run

to Benefit United Way

This Saturday, July 21st, Washington Park will be a buzz with runners, walkers, families and United Way supporters who are participating in "Run United." Three of United Way's longstanding corporate donors, BUNN, Horace Mann and Springfield Electric, are hosts of this inaugural event. If you'd like to participate, it's not too late. Go to www.bunn.com/run_united/ to register. Read more.

Return on Investment

United Way Supports

Health & Human Services

With Over $1.7 Million in Funding

United Way awarded $1.7 million to 38 programs that provide health and human services in the community. They will begin receiving their funding this month. This sizable community investment was made possible by the generous donations of over 9,000 individuals and companies who participated in the 2011 United Way campaign. Read More.

Pictured are representatives of local programs offering life skills and educational support. They received funding as part of

United Way's Lifelong Learning Initiative.

Live United

Two Agencies Join United Way Family

United Way partners with 33 of Springfield's most effective and trusted social service agencies including The Springfield Project and Elizabeth Ann Seton Program. These two nonprofits are our newest agency partners having officially joined the United Way family on July 1st. Read more.

Click on logos to learn more about our

new agency partners.

In This Issue

United Way Provides $1.7 million in Program Funding

Two Agencies Join United Way

Picture of the Month

Things to Come

Picture of the Month

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The American Red Cross Illinois Capital Area Chapter recently recognized United Way with their "Community Partner" award. United Way was honored for financial and volunteer support.

Things to Come

September 12th

2012 Campaign Kickoff

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For more info: rgrange@uwcil.org.

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