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Start your day off right on Thursday, September 3, 2009 with a hearty pancake breakfast and help kick-off the United Way 2009 Campaign. Get the details >> Two Local Guys Cycle Across America for United Way Paul Renshaw, a consultant with Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Dan Rindfleisch, a recent graduate of Ohio State University, will pedal their way across America over the next six weeks to support United Way of Greater Cleveland. Their journey will began on Saturday, August 15, in Cleveland and end nearly 3,300 miles away in Anacortes, Washington. The riders' goal is to raise at least $25,000 to support United Way and the Greater Cleveland community. Get the details >> Get involved with GeneratioNEXT GeneratioNEXT is a group of young professionals who have an interest in supporting our community through United Way. GeneratioNEXT members enjoy after hours social networking events, group volunteer opportunities, a speaker series and a formal annual event. Learn more about GeneratioNEXT >> High School Juniors and Seniors -- Become a Member of YFDC Applications for youths interested in serving on the 2009-2010 John K. Mott Youth Fund Distribution Committee are being accepted through September 25. If you know a high school junior or senior that you think would be interested in participating in the YFDC, please contact Justine Reeves at 216-436-2227 or jreeves@uws.org. Learn more about YFDC. United Way Welcomes the 2009 Campaign Co-Chairs We are pleased to introduce the 2009 United Way Campaign Co-Chairs: David J. Hooker, Thompson Hine LLP Managing Partner, and Patrick S. Mullin, Deloitte Managing Partner. The Campaign Cabinet began meeting in March to plan for the 2009 fundraising season. And the Pacesetters are off and running! United Way Teams Up with the Cleveland Indians to "Fill the House for Charity" United Way of Greater Cleveland has been selected by the Cleveland Indians to "Fill the House for Charity" on Wednesday, September 30, at Progressive Field. The Indians will take on the Chicago White Sox at 7:05 p.m. in their last home game of the regular season. And it's Fan Appreciation Night! >>More Making a Difference Where Need Is Greatest To make the most difference where the need is greatest, United Way of Greater Cleveland's investment strategies aim to move the needle on some of our community's most pressing health and human service issues. View the investment areas and the FY 2010 approved funding (PDF files): Self-Sufficiency and Basic Needs Children and Families Community Health Behavioral Health Aging and Special Needs Capacity Building View "How your dollars are invested" (Flash movie) View the consumer groups, the strategies and the expected outcomes (PDF) 
United Way of America knows its success is measured by how well we deliver on our mission to make measurable improvements in our communities. And we know the importance of setting high standards for ourselves and for our local partners. New membership standards were implemented for United Ways in 2003 and enhance the level of accountability and transparency in local operations. Annually, all United Ways must certify to United Way of America their adherence to these requirements. Learn more
Warren-Chaney Office Furniture + United Way: Reduce your expenses while giving back to your community Buy office furniture through Warren-Chaney Office Furniture and you'll receive discounts, with a donation given to United Way for every purchase. Check out the summer special!. Connecting Individuals to Volunteer Opportunities Business Volunteers Unlimited is answering the call to service by launching a new online clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities. The Volunteer Center at BVU offers nonprofits a convenient and accessible system to recruit & manage volunteers, and provides volunteers with a user-friendly way to search through hundreds of opportunities to serve our community. Visit www.businessvolunteers.org/volunteer.htm. The 2008 Campaign Closes The 2008 United Way of Greater Cleveland Campaign ended when Campaign Co-Chairs Marc S. Byrnes, Oswald Companies Chairman and CEO, and Christopher M. Connor, The Sherwin-Williams Company Chairman and CEO, announced the final results of $40,548,061 at the March 6 Annual Meeting. Read the full story View photos View the Annual Report 
Are you looking for affordable rental housing in Cuyahoga County? Do you have a rental property you'd like to list? Visit HousingCleveland.org, a web site providing free listing services and access to a database of more than 1000 available housing units in Cuyahoga County. It is a collaborative effort of United Way's 211/First Call For Help and more than ten other community groups. You'll find information about properties that meet your individual needs and budget, housing support programs, properties in a specific neighborhood, etc.
Visit HousingCleveland.org now. Your search for affordable rental housing starts here. 
2-1-1 is a free, easy to remember phone number that makes a critical connection between
individuals and families in need and the appropriate health and human service agency.
United Way of Greater Cleveland's 211/First Call For Help, with database access to more than
1,200 agencies, serves as the designated 2-1-1 call center for Cuyahoga County.
Police, fire and emergency services will continue to be available through 9-1-1.
For more information, click here.
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