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MARCH
2009
Please join
us as we Live United. Volunteer,
donate or advocate for an issue you
believe in. Every positive action has a ripple
effect throughout our community, making a better
tomorrow for all of us.
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UNITED WAY ANNUAL
MEETING | | |
 The 2008 United Way of Greater Cleveland Campaign
raised $40,548,061 to support health and human services
and help over 400,000 Greater Cleveland residents this
year. Campaign Co-Chairs Marc S. Byrnes,
Oswald Companies Chairman and CEO, and Christopher M.
Connor, The Sherwin-Williams Company Chairman and CEO,
announced the campaign result at United Way's Annual
Meeting March 6 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.
United Way Chairman of the Board and Federal Reserve
Bank of Cleveland President and CEO Sandra Pianalto led
the meeting, with more than 1,000 people in attendance.
She commented on the positive impact of United Way's new
strategic direction.
Read
the full story
View photos from
this event.
Dennis Chack of The Illuminating Company
is Volunteer of the
Year
Dennis
Chack, The Illuminating Company regional president, was
named 2008 Volunteer of the Year at the United Way
Annual Meeting. This award goes to an outstanding
volunteer whose long-term commitment to United Way is a
legacy of caring for our community.
Want
to know more about Dennis?
2008 Community
Partner is Jim Petsock of UPS
Jim
Petsock, UPS Human Resources Manager, Central Ohio
District, was named 2008 Community Partner. This award
recognizes an individual who has worked diligently to
make our community better through United Way. Petsock
"lives united" by serving on six volunteer committees
and more. Want
to know more about Jim?
 Introducing
the 2009
Campaign Co-Chairs
David
J. Hooker, Thompson Hine LLP Managing Partner, and Patrick
S. Mullin, Deloitte Managing
Partner, were introduced as
the 2009 Campaign Co-Chairs.
Who's New on the United Way Board of
Directors
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THE LIVES YOU
TOUCH | | |
Musical Mom Finds
Cultured Day
Care
Alicia is a young woman from a family
with a lot of musical talent -- she plays violin, her
mother plays piano, and her father played trombone back
in high school. And now her own daughters, Ajatar and
Anaiya, may be shaping up to follow in the family
footsteps. More>> | | |
 Measuring the Need in Our
Community
211 call
volume is one indicator of the health and human service
needs in our community. See what our community members
asked for most when they dialed 211 in 2008. Your
contribution makes it possible for someone to answer the
phone. View
chart (PDF)
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Spread the Word and Help Bring Wealth
Back to Our Community
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit
available to working adults without children earning up
to $15,880 and families with at least two children
earning as much as $41,646. The credit can be as large
as $4,824. It's estimated that in urban areas, like
Cleveland, 15 to 20 percent of those who are eligible
for this credit don't claim it. If someone you
know might qualify, tell them! The EITC initiative,
which United Way helps fund, offers tax preparation at
no charge, and hopefully, a big refund, bringing wealth
back to our community. To learn more contact United
Way's 211/First Call For Help by dialing 2-1-1 or
216-436-2000 or visit www.refundohio.org
to find a free tax center near you.
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 Adoption Conference
Has Celebrity
Adoptees
Hollywood screenwriter and author Joe Eszterhas and recent
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darryl "DMC"
McDaniels will be featured presenters at the upcoming
30th Annual American Adoption Congress National Adoption
Conference, presented in partnership with Adoption
Network Cleveland. More>>
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 Monsters versus
Mooses
The Lake Erie
Monsters have teamed up with United Way with discount
tickets for a Fan Appreciation Night, when our American
Hockey League team goes toe to toe with the Manitoba
Moose. More>>
 Viva la PROMapalooza:
Passport to
Paris!
Oui, mes amis, spend a Parisian-themed evening with
GeneratioNEXT, the young
professionals group ages 25 to 40 that helps support our
community through United Way of Greater Cleveland, as
they host the second annual PROMapalooza gala
fundraiser. More>>
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 Everybody wins
on September 30 at Progressive
Field
The Cleveland Indians have
generously identified one game this year for United Way
to "Fill the House for Charity." When the Indians play
the Chicago White Sox on September 30, special
promotions will be offered and all will help our
community. Buy your tickets at Indians.com/fillthehouse
today!
- You'll get to buy discount tickets, plus for every
ticket to this game you buy through United Way, $5
will be donated.
- Plus the Indians will donate another $1 to United
Way for EVERY ticket sold for the game.
- And if you're up for a little competition, you can
try out to sing the Star Spangled Banner or yell "play
ball" that night. Details will be announced shortly.
 A Golf
Threesome that Can't Be Beat
Here's an opportunity to
play golf on Firestone's championship golf course, watch
the Bridgestone Invitational and play in United
Way's 12th Annual Tournament at Hemlock Springs Golf
Club. More>>
PGA Championship -- Be a Part of
It
Don't miss out on the chance to be a
part of Cleveland's first major golf championship since
1996. The 70th Senior PGA Championship, to be
held at Canterbury Golf Club May 19 to 24, 2009, is
recruiting volunteers to fill positions as marshals,
transportation coordinators, scoring committees and
more. For more information on volunteering or purchasing
tickets, visit www.SENIORPGA2009.com
or call Catherine at (216) 283-2009. Tell her you found out about it
through United Way of Greater
Cleveland!
 Springtime
and Disney Go
Hand-in-Hand!
Spring is right around the corner, and what
better time to take the family on a Disney value
vacation. Enjoy seven nights at Disney All Star
Resorts. Unique architecture, specially themed swimming
pools and casual food court dining experiences add to
the whimsical atmosphere and larger-than-life flair of
these fun resorts. Sports, movies and music icons
surround the rooms of three large-scale fun resorts and
create an atmosphere that will bring out the kid in
everyone.
- Wednesday and Thursday departures 4/22/09 through
5/14/09
- Scheduled air via US Airways
- 7 nights at Disney All Star Resorts
- Disney's Magical Express transfers
- 7 day with 3 days free Disney Park Hopper Ticket
- Prices start at $764.99 (taxes
extra) per person based on double occupancy
- Kids stay at no charge
To book this super vacation
deal, call 866-446-2172. United Way of Greater
Cleveland will benefit from all vacations purchased by
phone through United Way Travel. Don't wait -- call
today!
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