United Way of Murray-Calloway County
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June 2019 Newsletter


United Way Supporter,

We are proud to announce the recipients of our Community Impact awards for 2019! 
  • 2019 A1 Board Member - Martin B. Tracy
  • 2019 Leadership Donor - Dr. and Mrs. Thomas and Marian Posey
  • 2019 Corporate Leader - Rudolph's Inc. 
  • 2019 Volunteer of the Year - Scott Adair
  • 2019 Above and Beyond Partner Agency - Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center
Congratulations to those who were awarded for all that you to serve this community and make an impact in the lives of those around you! Thank you for helping us #LiveUnited. 
  
We've also been hard at work with some technological and digital changes! We have a new email address! 

Gerald Washington, Executive Director:
gwashington@mccunitedway.org

Ashley Ellis, Executive Assistant:
aellis@mccunitedway.org

Jessica Rojas, Economic Mobility Coordinator:
jrojas@mccunitedway.org


"Start where you are.
Use what you have.
Do what you can." 

-Arthur Ashe
Meet our New AmeriCorps Economic Mobility Coordinator, Bri Stoebe:

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I graduated from Murray State in the summer of 2018 with a BS in Business Administration and a minor in Non-profit Leadership. My senior year I interned at the Murray Art Guild and knew from that point on I wanted to be a part of the Murray community even after college. 

Over the past year we have had many accomplishments through financial mobility. We offered 9 different budgeting classes that serves 105 individuals from various populations in our community--from Murray State students all the way to senior citizens. We partnered with VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) at Murray State University to prepare returns for 167 people--almost double from last year. We grew new partnerships with organizations like the Public Library, The UK Cooperative Extension Office, and student groups on MSU Campus. These partnerships will allow us to more effectively reach our community with financial education. We have also began the process of adding more digital resources to our website for easier access for our community members! 

As I enter this new position, I know that our main goal is trying to reach people and what platform we use is crucial in being successful with our  financial literacy program. During my time I want to expand our virtual presence, completely revamp our website. I envision a whole page just designated to financial literacy with incremental step by steps on how to manage money on the most basic level of understanding because if you're not a banker, and I'm certainly  not, then the whole subject of finances is no walk in the park by any means. Another thing I would like to develop are more fundraisers for United Way, events that will be annual community events for years to come and help get our name and purpose to the community known. Something we're working on now is getting a mobilized computer cart that will be able to use in all of our financial literacy workshops. This will help in the hands-on experience of online banking which is how our money is being handled these days. These workshops will range from basic computer skills (to those who need it) to in depth, money managing through online banking which were excited to implement soon. I'm so blessed to be a part of this wonderful organization and hope to make an impact as I contribute my skills and talents. Great things to come!

Bri Stoebe
Financial Mobility Coordinator 
United Way of Murray-Calloway County
bstoebe@mccunitedway.org  


Give.
Did you know you can give safe and secure contributions to United Way of Murray-Calloway County through The Murray Bank? 
Learn how!

Advocate.
You can make change happen with your voice. United Way needs people who are passionate about education, financial stability and health & wellness to stand up and have conversations. 

Volunteer.
Volunteers make the work we and our agencies do happen. Do you want to #liveunited and don't know how you can volunteer your time? Email us today at aellis@mccunitedway.org!

Day of Action June 14th
Each year, United Ways around the world invite their communities to improve the conditions in which they live by volunteering! UWMCC is partnering with North Calloway Elementary School to meet the needs of the school and prepare for students to return in August! Friday, June 14th beginning at 8:30 a.m. and breakfast will be provided! 

We want to encourage your organization, company, club, or group to join us in making an impact! Learn More!

To sign up to volunteer or with questions, contact Jessica! 
Freedom Fest
Main Street Mile

Sign up today for the Main Street Mile as part of Freedom Fest this 4th of July!  A portion of each registration fee goes directly to the United Way of Murray-Calloway County! Registration is $15 and the race begins at 8:45 at Sparks Hall. Contact Clay Riley to register at (270) 767-3800 or email! 

2020 Census












We are excited to announce that we've partnered with the @uscensusbureau to support the #2020Census!  To learn about the census, how the data collected will be used, and what to expect next, visit  2020census.gov .
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