United Way of Greater Augusta
     GIVE, ADVOCATE, VOLUNTEER.
February 
 2017 E-Newsletter
 


From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank everyone who came out to the 75th Anniversary Gala to help us celebrate all that we have accomplished together.

We also want to express our gratitude to all the donors,supporters & volunteers who have helped us generate $40 million for the Greater Augusta community over the last 75 years!

 
 
The Hero Effect Returns February 11th!

Find out how a DC Nurse founded a federally qualified health center to provide health care, family literacy and social services to those that are in need.

For more information, click here.

     
 
  
We are putting together projects for Week of Caring 2017 and all that's missing is you!

If you have questions about Week of Caring or if you want to sign up a team to volunteer on a project, email Nadina Pupic.
Are you celebrating Career and Technical Education month by evaluating your current employment status?

If so, Blue Ridge Community College provides career resources to help you make the right decisions.  

For Career Resources and general information on BRCC, please
c lick here.
   
Free Tax Preparation & Assistance 

If you have a household income of $54,000 or less, Valley Vita can help you file taxes for free.

Volunteers will be at three locations:
-Booker T. Washington Center

-Stuarts Draft H.S.

-United Way of Greater    Augusta

Call 540-221-1654 to schedule an appointment.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the US and is the cause for 1 in 4 deaths every year.

To find out what all you can do to prevent Heart Disease,  click here.