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Help us help others. An investment in the Community Action Fund is an investment in our community - for today's growth and the strength of tomorrow.
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E-Newsletter | Nov & Dec 2020 |
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In this E-Newsletter...
Grateful hearts for Campaign Kickoff, Day of Caring, Harvest for the Hungry and more!
Giving Tuesday & End of Year Giving
Holiday Volunteering
Partner Agency Spotlights
City of Sheboygan: Common Council Presentation & Nonprofit Survey
Community Impact Initiatives
COVID-19 Nonprofit Response Network
UWSC Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Jerry Jones, President
David Bolland, Vice President
Deidre Martinez, Secretary
Tom Brickley, Treasurer
Matt O'Connor, Past President
Members
John Ehmann
Barb Felde
David Gallianetti
Steven Gozdziewski
Cindy Howley
Kristi Jankowski
Karl Kuhn
Leslie Laster
Kristin Liphart
Adam Payne
Lindsay Rick
Chris Schram
Nathan Simons
Tom Stoelb
Garrett TeSelle
Cearra Warne
Craig Yoder
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Life continues to be overwhelming for many as we navigate this pandemic. Essential workers, educators, social sector workers, nonprofits and small business owners continue to face daily challenges. Large corporations have had to rethink, pivot, and respond rapidly to supply/demand with keeping the health and safety of their employees in the forefront. Those we work collectively to serve, our neighbors in need, now see increased barriers to access the building blocks of life: education, financial stability, and health. The need is evident. Our support is critical. When the world feels overwhelming, I find it helps to go back to the basics. One such basic is kindness. Abraham Joshua Heschel, an American-Polish rabbi once said, "When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.” What a deeply profound perspective on the the immense impact of kindness.
In October we launched our 2020-2021 Campaign and 'United We Rise' was born. A call to our community to give of one's time, talents, treasures, and to lead with kindness, was set in motion. The turn out was fantastic! If you missed out on any of the events or want to get involved, browse through this e-newsletter and please don't hesitate to reach out.
It is you that makes the difference. The countless individuals, small businesses, and corporations who step up to give back. You keep us moving forward in this pandemic. A remarkable way we can help others rise, is by uniting. Please consider contributing to United Way as an individual or through your corporate giving Campaign. Join us and together we can invest in our community to make a BIG impact!
In Gratitude,
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Kate S. Baer, M.A.
Executive Director
United Way of Sheboygan County
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SAVE THE DATE FOR GIVING TUESDAY |
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GIVING TUESDAY | Tuesday, December 1st |
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Tomorrow is on the horizon, full of questions and unknowns. It is up to us how we answer.
We can respond with hope, with possibility, with action. We can help our community rise, so they are better, more equitable, more resilient. And we can reimage a tomorrow that is better than yesterday.
A new tomorrow can’t be reached alone. To lift our neighbors, we must LIVE UNITED starting today.
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END OF YEAR GIVING INFORMATION |
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CARES Act Charitable Contribution Information
Are you itemizing deductions?
The adjusted gross income (AGI) limit for cash contributions was increased for individual donors. For cash contributions made in 2020, you can now elect to deduct up to 100% of your AGI (increased from 60%).
Interested in corporate giving?
The AGI limit for cash contributions was also increased for corporate donors. Corporations can now deduct up to 25% of taxable income (increased from 10%).
Not itemizing?
The CARES Act allows for an additional, “above-the-line” deduction for charitable gifts made in cash of up to $300. If you are not itemizing on your 2020 taxes, you can claim this new deduction.
Mailing Donations or Pledges
Any donation postmarked in 2020 will be entered in as a 2020 calendar year contribution. Tax receipts will be located at the bottom of your 'thank you' letter and mailed out in the new calendar year.
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Spread some holiday cheer by sharing your time and talents with nonprofit agencies that are supporting our neighbors across Sheboygan County!
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There is so much to be grateful for this season.... |
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2020 Campaign Kickoff & Day of Caring Overview |
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We are so grateful for those that participated in our Campaign Kickoff & Day of Caring activities! What a great way to start off this years campaign!
➡️ Over 100 individuals joined us at our virtual kickoff with an unexpected cap of 100. If you couldn't join, check out the recording below.
➡️ 61+ participants at the ALICE Conversation.
➡️ 300+ children's books donated for Community Partnership for Children organized by UWSC Emerging Leaders. Nonprofits reported 253 additional items donated that day.
➡️ 16 virtual volunteer hours were completed helping nonprofits through making inspirational cards for clients and providing marketing/public relations support.
➡️ 49 volunteers provided 196 hours of socially distance in-person volunteering around Sheboygan County.
➡️ 507+ acts of kindness completed and submitted but we know many more occurred throughout the community
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UNITED WE RISE Apparel Available!
2020-2021 'United We Rise' T-shirts are still available!! Share the UNITED WE RISE message and support United Way's vision of a community where all individuals and families can achieve their human potential through education, financial stability and healthy lives.
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Successful 2020 Harvest for the Hungry |
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Harvest for the Hungry was a huge success due to fast and positive response from our community!
Kohler's delicious take and bake orders sold out before the ordering deadline!
Additionally, $2,834 was raised through the 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction items!
Thank you for taking action by supporting United Way of Sheboygan County and our partners who serve individuals and families in new and innovative ways!
Special thanks to Kohler Co. and Sargento for making this event possible.
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Conversation on Food Stability |
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Thank you to those that could join us for this conversation about anti-hunger efforts in our community supporting individuals of all ages in Sheboygan County!
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Partner Agency Spotlights |
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Partner Agency Video Spotlights
Click below to view recent Partner Agency interviews.
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City of Sheboygan Common Council Presentation
& Call for Nonprofit Survey
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Kate Baer will be presenting a community update at the Monday, November 2nd at 6:00 pm Common Council meeting.
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If you are a nonprofit, please fill out this survey. |
As agencies serving the Sheboygan community in various ways, you see firsthand the struggles that have been created or magnified by this pandemic. The City would like to hear about your experiences and get a better sense of your organizational needs.
Should you have any questions, or if you would like to convey concerns not addressed in the survey, contact Abby Block by calling 920-459-3378.
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COVID-19 Nonprofit Response Network |
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Since March 2020, UWSC has been hosting a virtual meeting for all nonprofits to join us in conversations to better understand the implications of the growing needs in our community due to COVID-19.
We invite all nonprofits to join us to learn and share resources as we pivot together to continue to serve our community!
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United Way Community Impact Initiatives |
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Consider making a gift to United Way of Sheboygan County.
Start a Workplace Campaign at your business.
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