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Enter to Win
A Week-Long Stay in Cancun, Mexico
The United Way of Ulster County is proud to announce the launch of its annual fundraising campaign. This year, our giving incentive is a trip to Pueblo Bonita in sunny Cancun, Mexico, in the Mexican Riviera. The lucky winner will enjoy a 7 night stay - with plenty of time to enjoy the beach, explore Mayan Ruins, shop for special finds, enjoy fine dining and more!
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United Way has been providing free tax preparation to low wage workers for years and with our reputation for excellent customer service, demand is high! So, we’re looking for new volunteers to expand our team.
Candidates must be comfortable working with laptop computers, learn to use tax software, and be able to work with diverse people. Volunteers must complete online courses in Federal and NYS Tax Law and pass a certification test by December 31. Training and technical assistance will be provided by experienced volunteers. Tax season runs from February to mid-March with sessions on Saturdays at the United Way office in Kingston. Preparers do not need to attend all sessions.
Want to help, but not comfortable with all those numbers? We can use Greeters – who welcome clients, help sort paperwork, and enter contact information in the computer program.
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Newest ALICE Report Reveals Higher Cost of Living in Ulster County
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United Way’s ALICE Report tracks the number of households that are
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sset
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imited,
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ncome
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onstrained, and
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mployed. What does that mean exactly? In simple terms, ALICE is a household that is working but struggling to meet the basic needs of housing, food, transportation, child care, health care, clothing, and technology. ALICE households find themselves making choices between staying home with a sick child or working to pay the rent, filling a prescription or fixing the car. One unexpected expense or circumstance results in ALICE families teetering on the brink of homelessness, unemployment, or hospitalization.
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United Way's Emergency and Homelessness Prevention Fund
to the Rescue!
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive a Huge Success!
This year’s drive collected
10,964 POUNDS of food
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more than doubling last year’s collection! Many thanks to Larry Lee, Kingston Postmaster, for the distribution of 20,000 imprinted bags on all participating mail routes in Ulster County (sponsored by corporate partner Central Hudson), our local mail carriers who collected the donations on their routes, 92.9 WBPM for their radio promotions, and all the amazing volunteers! The collected food is dispersed to participating food pantries whose volunteer teams sorted and boxed all the donations throughout the day. The pantries are then well stocked for one of their busiest seasons – the summertime, when school breakfast and lunch programs are not available.
Since 2005, Ulster County has collected 122,405 pounds of food. That’s 61 TONS of food – all helping Ulster County households. The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, held annually on the second Saturday in May, is the largest one-day food drive with participation throughout the country, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
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Ulster United Way Launches
NEW Website
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In July, we launched a brand new, responsive website for the United Way of Ulster County. Our new site is mobile-friendly, and features videos spotlighting our programs, a new section for Raising HOPE, and a new donor-friendly interface for donation and event sign-up.
Click the photo to see for yourself! Follow us on our ACTIVE social media channels!
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Golfing Fore a Cause
This year’s United Way Golf Outing took place at Wiltwyck Golf Club on July 26
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It was a gorgeous summer day and a great time was had by all. There were some close shots, but no winners of the Hole-in-One Contest sponsored by Begnal Motors. Many thanks to all our sponsors.
Top Foursomes were:
Bruderhof Community – 58
Hudson River Technology – 61
The Arc Mid-Hudson – 64
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Raising HOPE Reveals the Magic of Matchmaking
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Matchmaking is still a tradition in many cultures, used by parents who want to find the perfect match for their daughter or son.
We at Raising HOPE are also matchmakers. Everyone interested in becoming part of Raising HOPE goes through an in-depth interview process where we learn about their goals, challenges, achievements and dreams. We consider the emotional, spiritual, physical, and intellectual strengths and interests of potential mentees and mentors, as well as socio-economic experiences and cultural preferences.
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450 Albany Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
845.331.4199 . FAX: 845.331.4789
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We believe that it is the right of every individual in Ulster County to have programs and services available to help them achieve their greatest potential.
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