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JANUARY 2009

Happy New Year from all of us at United Way of Greater Cleveland.  We wish you and all your loved ones a year of happiness, prosperity and continued generosity to those less fortunate in our community. The New Year is a time for resolutions. Here are a few suggestions about how to start your New Year right by having fun, going where the action is, and helping support our community -- all at the same time -- through United Way.

New Year's Resolution #1: Enjoy the rewards

of giving.

The best way to give to your community is through United Way. No other nonprofit addresses such a wide range of needs, because United Way funds health and human service programs that help over 400,000 Greater Cleveland residents each year in every age group throughout our community. Give now, securely online, and ask a friend to donate with you or ask your boss to do a United Way workplace campaign. If everyone gives just a little, together we can make a better community for all of us.

New Year's Resolution #2: Shop online more and help our community at the same time.

Bid for Neat Stuff on eBay!   
United Way's 8th Annual Auction on eBay promises an exciting array of fantastic items up for bid, including Continental Airlines tickets, sports events tickets and many other great sports and entertainment packages. The auction goes live online January 30 and runs through February 8, with proceeds benefiting United Way of Greater Cleveland. Beginning January 30, to bid on items, visit ebay.com/unitedwaycleveland.    

New Year's Resolution #3: See more sports events and know that a part of what you spend helps those in need. 

See History Made on Ice: U.S. Figure Skating Championships
The 2009 U.S. Figure Skating Championships are coming to Cleveland and United Way of Greater Cleveland is an official local partner! This premier figure skating competition will be held January 18 - 25, 2009 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. All the elite figure skaters in the U.S. will compete as they begin their push for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. United Way has been granted the right to offer a 10 percent discount on the sale of single-event tickets (Sessions 6 through 15) and will receive a $2 donation from the sale of each of these special offer tickets. Go to the Ticketmaster page at http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/hiskpp and use the discount code UWAY09. Don't miss out! Order your tickets today!   
Cleveland Cavaliers Ring in the New Year Right:
United Way Nights with the Cavs
Resolve to cheer on the Cleveland Cavaliers and support your community through United Way! Discount tickets for upper level seats are now available for three exciting home games at Quicken Loans Arena for only $30 per ticket ($35 face value). They'll even throw in a complimentary Cavaliers winter hat ($15 value) and a $5 food/beverage voucher to use at the game. United Way will receive $5 from each discounted ticket sold.  Order tickets online or download the mail-in ticket order form (PDF) .  More>>
Fill the House for CharityHelp Our Tribe
"Fill the House for Charity"
Cleveland's favorite baseball club announced its new "Fill the House for Charity" initiative, committing $600,000 to support 13 local nonprofit organizations, including United Way of Greater Cleveland. At every Wednesday home game in the 2009 season, the Cleveland Indians will feature a local charitable organization to build awareness about its cause and also donate $5 for each game ticket the charity sells. On top of that, the Indians will donate another $1 of EVERY ticket sold for the game to that charity. United Way's "Fill the House" game night will be on September 30 against the Chicago White Sox. Remember to visit United Way's Web site at the end of February when tickets go on sale. Support your community through United Way by filling the Tribe's house in 2009!

 New Year's Resolution #4: Volunteer to be part of something HUGE!

PGA Wanted: PGA Championship Volunteers
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 - 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.

New Year's Resolution #5: Join United Way at its BIGGEST events!

United Way Annual Meeting
The United Way of Greater Cleveland Annual Meeting takes place on Friday, March 6, 2009 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To reserve a table, individual tickets or secure a sponsorship opportunity, please contact Michelle Battle at 216-436-2121 or mbattle@uws.org. For complete sponsorship information or to reserve tickets online, visit our Web site at uws.org/annualmeeting.

PROMapalooza!
It's back and better than ever! GeneratioNEXT, young professionals age 25-40 who support our community through United Way of Greater Cleveland, hosts its second annual PROMapalooza gala fundraiser for United Way. This super fun prom do-over takes place at The Ritz-Carlton's Silver Grille on the evening of Saturday, May 16, 2009. Sponsorship packages and volunteer opportunities are available. Please contact Maureen Purcell at 216-436-2194 or mpurcell@uws.org for more information.