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Giving and
Getting
Just
because a person retires doesn't mean they can't start
on a new career. That's exactly what Helen decided to
do, but in a very different line of work than what she
had done in the past. United Way visited her at Senior
Citizen Resources to see how the "new" job is going. More
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 Sports and Food
Fans Unite!
Get your tickets now for
Friday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. for Sports
Treasures and Palate Pleasures in the
Fabulous Food Show at the I-X Center. This exciting new
gourmet/sports event benefits United Way of Greater
Cleveland. Nibble hors d'oeuvres inspired by Food Show
celebrity chefs, sip cocktails and bid on fabulous,
one-of-a-kind sports experiences, autographed
memorabilia, a Paula Deen meet-and-greet VIP experience,
awesome trips and more. Plus, Sports
Auction fans, the annual online auction
featuring lots of memorabilia begins on WTAM.com on Nov.
6 and live on WTAM Friday, Nov. 14. View
complete details and sponsorship
information.
 United We Dine Days in Lakewood Through
October 11
Eat out in Lakewood and
do good for all of Greater Cleveland! Through
October 11, select Lakewood restaurants will donate a
portion of their sales to United Way of Greater
Cleveland. Check
the growing list of participating restaurants here
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The Groove is Back!
The
Melting Pot Orchestra returns for a special evening
concert on Saturday, October 18, to benefit United Way.
The Christian-based multicultural ensemble's music is a
blend of African/Latin influences, jazz and contemporary
rhythms. More
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Celebrity Golf
Tournament
The morning
sky was slightly overcast, but it turned out to be a
beautiful day at Hemlock Springs Golf Club for United
Way of Greater Cleveland's 11th Annual Celebrity Golf
Tournament on September 29. The tournament, presented by
the Cleveland Browns and Continental Airlines and hosted
by Hemlock Springs, raised a record $123,000,
benefiting United Way's campaign. The title sponsor was
Eaton Corporation. View photos from the event and read
more >>
 Hometown Huddle
2008
United Way of Greater
Cleveland teamed up with the Cleveland Browns, Oswald
Companies and The Sherwin-Williams Company to create a
Fitness Zone for special needs children at Bellefaire
JCB's Monarch School in Shaker Heights for the 10th
Annual Hometown Huddle on October 7. View photos from the event and read
more >> or view a video of the Cleveland Browns
at the event
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Be a Part of PGA Championship
History
Don't miss out
on your chance to be involved in 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 currently recruiting volunteers to fill
positions as marshals and to assist
with transportation, scoring committees and more.
For more information on volunteering or purchasing
tickets, visit www.SENIORPGA2009.com
or call Catherine at (216) 283-2009.
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211
Confidential
United Way of Greater Cleveland's 211/First Call
For Help is hardly a secret in our community. Its
dedicated staff and efficient operation is a model for
providing critical health and human service information
for emergencies ranging from the recent power outages
that affected much of Ohio in the wake of Hurricane Ike
to the ongoing home foreclosure problems that have
impacted many in Cuyahoga County during the past year.
Let's take a look at what 211 is
doing these days to answer calls for help in our
community and more
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HELP OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUR
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 Basketball
Anyone?
Cavs Discount Tickets Now On
Sale
Cheer
on the Cleveland Cavaliers and support your community
through United Way! Discount tickets are now available
for six exciting home games at Quicken Loans Arena.
United Way will receive from $3 to $7.50 from each
discounted ticket sold. Download
the mail-in ticket order form (PDF) or get
the details >>.
 Arizona Golf and Spa
Special
A first-rate golf and spa vacation
package in the sunny Southwest is just a phone call
away. Since opening in 1929, The
Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa has provided golf lovers
and spa enthusiasts with an endless supply of service
and sunshine. Casita-style accommodations provide a
relaxing retreat after fun-filled days lounging by the
sparkling pools, indulging in pampering treatments at
the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa or exploring the
resort's premier 18-hole championship golf courses that
have helped establish it as one of the world's finest
golf destinations. United Way Travel is now offering
a great deal on an airfare/hotel package with
5-night stay at this superb fall getaway. Eight
departure dates are available from November 5 to
December 11.
- 5 Nights at The Wigwam Golf Resort and
Spa
- Scheduled air service via Continental Airlines
- Superior casita accommodations
- Fifth night at no additional
cost
- Price: $794.99 (taxes extra) per
person based on double occupancy
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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Run with Running
America
Running
America began on September 13, 2008 in San Francisco and
will end on or before October 27 in New York City. Along
the way, a film crew will be following Charlie Engle,
the
ultra-athlete who is partnering with United Way,
and capturing his interactions with people
who live united by fighting childhood obesity and
promoting youth fitness. Join Charlie in combating
childhood obesity. Visit the Running
America info page where you can keep track of him
and even sign up to run a mile with him. Charlie
will be passing
through the Akron area on October 20
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