United Way to introduce 2005 Campaign Chairman during his tour of United Way's gift-in-kind warehouse
* United Way's 2005 Campaign Chairman is touring United Way funded programs in preparation for fall fund-raising.
* On May 23, tour will include a stop at United Way's Give Items of Value (GIV) Program warehouse where more than $2 million worth of donated items has been distributed to local nonprofits.
United Way will announce final 2005 fund-raising campaign results at report luncheon on Thursday
DATE: Nov. 16, 2005
Event:
Final Report Luncheon
When:
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Program:
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Food buffet: 11 a.m.)
Where:
Century II Convention Hall
Program:
Program includes:
* Performances by the Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center.
* Reports from various company employee campaigns-including Cessna Aircraft Company, Raytheon Aircraft Company, Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing Integrated Defense Systems and Bombardier Learjet.
* Recognition of outstanding company fund-raising campaigns completed this fall.
* Announcement of total raised this year.
Background:
The fall campaign will help United Way of the Plains continue bringing people and resources together to address critical community issues such as care for the elderly, programs for youth at risk, support for families, disaster relief, and more. United Way raises funds, works with coalitions, writes grant requests, recruits volunteers and distributes gifts-in-kind for local agency programs. United Way also helps people find needed services through the United Way InfoLine and CareLink(tm) Online (at www.unitedwayplains.org) and helps match people to volunteer opportunities through the United Way Volunteer Center.
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CONTACT: Delane Butler, Vice President of Marketing, 267-1321
More than 330 students volunteering throughout Wichita area during their spring break, March 21 - 25
* Students will be sorting donated food, preparing and serving lunch, getting the zoo ready for spring, and much more
Tomorrow United Way to hold 82nd annual dinner with speaker recounting layoff experience and assistance from the Help Center for Laid-Off Workers
DATE: Feb. 28, 2005
Event:
82nd Annual Dinner
When:
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
Reception: 6:15 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Program:
7:30 p.m.
Where:
Hyatt Regency Wichita; Grand Ballroom
Program:
The program will include:
* Reflections from a local working father who was assisted by the Help Center for Laid-Off Workers
* Announce winners of the Aaron Joel Smith Award, a college scholarship that recognizes local high school students for outstanding youth volunteerism
* Announce winners of the Spirit of Caring Award, the top supporters of the community through United Way of the Plains (one winner in each of four categories)
* Introduction of new board chairman
Background:
United Way of the Plains brings people and resources together to address critical community issues such as care for the elderly, programs for youth at risk, support for families, drug abuse prevention, and more. United Way raises funds, works with coalitions, writes grants, recruits volunteers and distributes gifts-in-kind for local agency programs. United Way also helps people find needed services through the United Way InfoLine and CareLink(tm) Online (at www.unitedwayplains.org) and helps match people to volunteer opportunities through the United Way Volunteer Center.
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CONTACT: Delane Butler, Vice President of Marketing, 267-1321
United Way looking for students to have fun volunteering during spring break
* Twelfth annual event features weeklong volunteer opportunities
* Signup deadline: March 11
