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March 2011 Wrap-up: United Way and Elgin Nonprofit News

April 4, 2011

Every month we send out an eNewsletter with United Way of Elgin and area non-profit updates, education, income and health initiatives and news, and information about volunteer opportunities. Below is a summary of March’s newsletter. You can also sign up for the monthly eNewsletter to get news and information delivered right to your inbox.

  • April 10-16 is National Volunteer Week! United Way of Elgin will be thanking our volunteers all week through a variety of activities and recognition. You can also browse our local nonprofit volunteer opportunities and sign up to help out today!
  • United Way of Elgin is committed to starting the conversation on how to get our kids ready for school and keep them in school to succeed. Take our Education Pledge and stand up with us for Education in Elgin.
  • We spotlight perennial United Way of Elgin supporter Shales McNutt Construction in our Company Spotlight.
  • Anticipated results for the 2010-2011 Campaign show a 5% increase in dollars for the community.
  • United Way Worldwide has been supporting Japan since the devastating earthquake and tsunami of March 11th.
  • United Way of Illinois has released the Field Notes for their January/February sessions in Springfield.
  • We’ve got 3 new Caring Club members!