Recent News

Recent News

Latz Honored with United Way Award - Friday, November 16, 2007

10/17/08 - 09:14 am

FORT WAYNE (Dec. 17, 2007) – Longtime Fort Wayne resident Bill Latz received the first “Bill Latz Award” from United Way of Allen County in late November.

Latz passed away December 9, 2007 at the age of 85.

Latz was given the leadership award during a recognition dinner Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at the United Arts Center.

Many Needs Not Being Met - Friday, October 26, 2007

10/17/08 - 09:13 am

FORT WAYNE (Oct. 25, 2007) – Many Allen County residents are qualifying for crucial social services but they aren’t receiving those services because there isn’t sufficient funding, United Way President and CEO Jerry Peterson said today.

United Way in the News - Friday, October 19, 2007

10/17/08 - 09:12 am

From the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, 10.15.07

IPFW's 1st deaf nursing student adapts Megan Sturges uses special stethoscope, aides to pursue degree.
By Jennifer L. Boen
Of the News-Sentinel

Diversity Murals on Rivergreenway - Friday, October 19, 2007

10/17/08 - 09:11 am

FORT WAYNE (Oct. 16, 2007) – Local elementary, middle and high school students gathered along the Rivergreenway Oct. 16 to unveil three murals they created to celebrate diversity.

The murals are a project of United Way of Allen County’s Diversity Cabinet and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne. The partnership between United Way and the Boys & Girls Clubs is the first of its kind in the nation.

1,000 Expected for Day of Caring - Thursday, August 23, 2007

10/17/08 - 09:10 am

FORT WAYNE (Aug. 22, 2007) – Nearly 1,000 people representing 50 corporate and organizational teams will complete 55 community service projects Aug. 29 during the 15th annual United Way Day of Caring.

The day will start with a breakfast for participants and awards presentation for companies at 7:30 a.m. at Headwaters Park. Rep. Mark Souder, R-Ind., is also expected to speak at the event, which is sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group.

10 to Graduate from Project Blueprint - Wednesday, October 10, 2007

10/17/08 - 09:10 am

FORT WAYNE (Oct. 10, 2007) – Ten people from a variety of backgrounds and ethnic groups will graduate from Project Blueprint at 8:30 a.m. October 17 at The League for the Blind & Disabled, 5821 S. Anthony Blvd..

Project Blueprint, a United Way of Allen County initiative, recruits and trains diverse groups of people to serve on non-profit boards, committees and other decision-making bodies in the community. Since Project Blueprint’s start in 1995, more than 150 people have graduated from the six-week course.

Homeward Bound Walk Raises Money for Homeless - Tuesday, April 03, 2007

10/17/08 - 09:09 am

FORT WAYNE (April 3, 2007) – The 4th annual Homeward Bound fundraising walk for the homeless will be at 2 p.m. April 29 at Headwaters Park. read more ...

Canstruction Works to End Hunger - Thursday, March 29, 2007

10/17/08 - 09:07 am

FORT WAYNE (March 29, 2007) – Students from 10 Allen County high schools are busy this month designing and pre-constructing structures made from donated canned food items for the local debut of Canstruction Indiana. read more ...

Volunteer Herb Anderson Gets Honor - Friday, March 16, 2007

10/17/08 - 09:05 am

FORT WAYNE (March 16, 2007) — Herb Anderson of Woodburn has been named a Volunteer of the Year by the Indiana Association of United Ways. read more ...

Goldstine Foundation Offers Matching Grant Opportunity - Tuesday, March 06, 2007

10/17/08 - 09:03 am

FORT WAYNE (March 6, 2007) — The Robert Goldstine Foundation Board of Directors today announced a dollar-for-dollar matching grant opportunity for donations made to United Way of Allen County. read more ...

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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