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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 >> A Cleveland State Men's Basketball game, a great time out this holiday season Escape the hustle and bustle of the holidays and join us when the Cleveland State Men's Basketball team takes on Wichita State on November 28 at 2 pm at The Wolstein Center. The team will help roll out United Way's mobile giving program during the halftime show. The announcer will ask the 4,000+ fans to text the word CHANGE to 864833 and make a $5 donation to United Way that will be added to their monthly phone bill. Get the details or click here for tickets. Why bake? Take a break and order your holiday pies from Bakers Square Order your holiday pies online, over the phone or at any area Bakers Square Restaurant & Pies and when you pick up your pies and present the voucher that you can download here, Bakers Square will donate $1 from each pie you buy to United Way of Greater Cleveland. Only one voucher is needed per order; five pies are a $5 donation to United Way. One Silent Night that's not so silent, but joyful with Neil Zaza Experience a not so silent (thundering, in fact) holiday rock extravaganza when guitarist Neil Zaza brings his vibrant celebration of music to the Palace Theatre, Friday, December 11, at 8:30 pm. The show includes a guest appearance from the Singing Angels. The evening will definitely get you in the holiday spirit and $5 from every ticket sold through this offer will benefit United Way. 
United Way Day with the Lake Erie MonstersUnited Way of Greater Cleveland and the Lake Erie Monsters have teamed up to offer discount tickets ($18) to see the Monsters battle the Texas Stars on Saturday, January 23, at 1 p.m. in Quicken Loans arena, with a portion of ticket proceeds benefiting United Way of Greater Cleveland. In addition, it's "Family Days at The Q," featuring animals from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, face painting, magicians and more! Download the mail-in ticket order form (PDF). United Way of Greater Cleveland Annual Meeting Don’t miss out on one of the largest annual health and human service gatherings in Northeast Ohio. The United Way of Greater Cleveland Annual Meeting will take place on Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm. Join us for our final 2009 Campaign report to the community. To reserve a table, individual tickets or secure a sponsorship opportunity, please contact Michelle Battle at 216-436-2121 or mbattle@uws.org. Get the details or rsvp online. 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 current 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. 
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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