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Recent News

10/20/09 - 07:40 am

Two and a-half years after it was introduced in Allen County, the FamilyWize prescription drug discount card program is being credited with saving residents more than a quarter of a million dollars. From March of 2007 – when the United Way of Allen County began offering the program locally – through September of this year, use of the FamilyWize cards has resulted in savings totaling $258,561, according to figures released today by the Allen County Board of Commissioners. The cards were used 13,000 times during that period. The average amount saved on the cost

Campaign Goal Set at $4.8 Million

09/18/09 - 08:10 am

FORT WAYNE (September 17, 2009) – United Way of Allen County is calling on local residents to “Live United” and support essential social services by donating to this year’s annual Community Campaign. The local United Way Board of Directors has set the 2009-10 workplace campaign goal at $4.8 million. During the 2008-09 workplace campaign, United Way raised $4.7 million.

Richard Doermer Recipient of United Way Bill Latz Award for Leadership

09/09/09 - 08:34 am

FORT WAYNE (September 10, 2009) – Longtime Fort Wayne philanthropist Richard Doermer was honored with the United Way Bill Latz Award for Leadership September 8, 2009. The award was presented during United Way’s annual leadership reception at the home of Dick and Marni Waterfield.

Money Smart Event Set for October 10

08/28/09 - 10:32 am

Allen County’s Money Smart Week Partners are planning a free Money Smart event Saturday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Abundant Life Tabernacle, 3301 E. Coliseum Blvd.

Senior Health Fair Set for October 2

08/25/09 - 12:14 pm

United Way of Allen County and Organized Labor have scheduled their annual Senior Health Fair for Friday, October 2, 2009, from 8 a.m. until noon at Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities. The 17^th Annual Senior Health Fair is sponsored by Parkview Home Health & Hospice and everyone is invited to attend.

United Way Women's Initiative Helps with Book Drive

08/21/09 - 01:22 pm

Read To Me, a collaboration between SCAN, Healthier Moms and Babies, East Wayne Street Center, United Way of Allen County’s Women’s Initiative, and a dedicated group of volunteers and companies, is trying to collect 15,000 new and gently used children’s books to use over the next 12 months in Allen County.

17th Annual Day of Caring Friday, August 14

08/21/09 - 10:36 am

Approximately 800 volunteers are heading out into the community today for the 17^th annual United Way Day of Caring. Fifty-five teams from about 45 local businesses, organizations and organized labor are rolling up their sleeves and working on service projects throughout the Fort Wayne area. NIPSCO is the signature sponsor for this year’s Day of Caring.

United Way Sets Up Help for Hard Times Fund

07/28/09 - 02:43 pm

United Way of Allen County is asking local residents to donate to a new “Help for Hard Times” fund, set up recently to meet the increasing needs for basic services such as food, shelter and health care.

Goal Met: 200 Volunteers Recruited for Summer Enrichment Program

06/16/09 - 02:16 pm

FORT WAYNE (June 16, 2009) – United Way of Allen County has successfully recruited 200 volunteers to work this summer with children who struggle with reading. The volunteer recruitment is part of Learn United, a ten-year effort to ensure all students read at grade level by the end of third grade.

EITC Efforts Bring $1.7 Million to Allen County

05/26/09 - 10:17 am

More than $1.7 million was returned to Allen County residents this year as part of the Earned Income Tax Credit program; this represents a twenty-one percent increase over last year’s amount. The program also saved customers more than $150,000 in tax preparation and e-filing fees.

Men's Night Out Fundraiser
Bourbon, beer, cigars and dinner at Club Soda on September 13. All proceeds benefit United Way of Allen County. Call or email Robin Holley at robinh@uwacin.org or (260) 422-4776 for more information.

Women United's Power of the Purse Event
A fundraiser to support early childhood literacy efforts in Allen County. The evening will include both live and silent auctions of new, gently used and celebrity-owned designer purses. It is scheduled for September 29 at the Fort Wayne Country Club at 5:30 p.m. Seats are $50/each. If you would like to attend, contact Robin Holley at robinh@uwacin.org or call her at (260) 417-3804.

Senior Health Fair
The 18th Annual Senior Health Fair is set for October 1, 2010. Download the brochure here.

2010 Day of Caring
Day of Caring was a huge success with 1500 volunteers and approximately 9,000 volunteer hours logged! Visit our facebook page to see photos of the great day! Click here to see media coverage.

American Pride Ride
This year's 9th Annual American Pride Ride consists of a Teddy Bear Run to Lutheran Children's Hospital. If you'd like to join Organized Labor for the ride, or purchase a bear for the patients at Lutheran Children's Hospital, contact Vickie Meyers at (260) 422-4776.

Goals for the Common Good
United Way's assessment of community conditions and how to address important community needs. Download report.

FamilyWize
Information about prescription drug cards that could save you money. Learn more.

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