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Local Fund Established for Sandy Relief Effort

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:30:36 +0000

You can now contribute locally to helping the nearly 8 million people who are struggling in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

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United Way Moves to New Non-Profit Funding System [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:53:11 +0000

The United Way of Central Minnesota is dramatically changing the way area non profits - including new ones - will receive funding.

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Volunteers Collect Trash During United Way's "Week of Action"

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:28:54 +0000

The United Way of Central Minnesota is in the thick of the "Week of Action," a large-scale volunteer effort benefiting dozens of communities and nonprofit organizations throughout the area.

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United Way's "Week of Action" Looking for Volunteers

Abby Faulkner — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 05:20:59 +0000

We're coming up on the United Way's Week of Action - and area organizations could use your help.

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Emergency Housing Funds to Dramatically Increase for Central Minnesota

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:24:48 +0000

Our tri-county area is expecting nearly $80,000 more in federal emergency shelter aid than last year.

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United Way Unveils $4 Million Fundraising Goal

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:09:51 +0000

It's official - the United Way of Central Minnesota has a fundraising goal of 4 million dollars this year.

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United Way of Central Minnesota Names New CEO

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:22:03 +0000

The United Way of Central Minnesota has selected Patrick Powell of Omaha, Nebraska as their new leader.

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United Way of Central Minnesota Seeks Next CEO

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:14:54 +0000

The United Way of Central Minnesota has begun a national search for their next leader.

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United Way of Central Minnesota's CEO Accepts Position in Oregon [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:55:41 +0000

The United Way of Central Minnesota will begin the search for a new CEO. After nearly 13 years, current leader Noreen Dunnells has accepted a position heading up the United Way of Lane County, Oregon.

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Day Three of the United Way's "Week of Action" Teaches Area 4th Graders About Aquatic Ecosystems [AUDIO, VIDEO]

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:12:48 +0000

Today, the Sauk River Watershed District has partnered with United Way to bring a day of water and environmental education to area kids at Millstream Park in St. Joseph.

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United Way's "Week of Action" in Second Day, Find Volunteers Tending Sartell Roundabouts [VIDEO]

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:43:10 +0000

Today was day two of the United Way's "Week of Action," and County Road 120 in Sartell was bustling with volunteer landscaping activity.

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United Way of Central Minnesota Gearing Up for the "Week of Action" Volunteer Effort [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:31:32 +0000

If you've ever wanted to find out what it'd be like to volunteer at a certain organization, next week is a good time to find out. It's the United Way's annual "Week of Action."

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United Way Presents New Fundraising Goal, Honors Community Volunteers

Abby Faulkner — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:20:10 +0000

The United Way of Central Minnesota is aiming to raise $3,675,000 this next year. It's a 5% increase over last year's goal.

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St. Cloud Below State Average for Number of Community Volunteers [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:48:45 +0000

When it comes to commitment to volunteerism, Minnesota is definitely at the top of the national pile. However, the St. Cloud area could stand to improve its numbers a little.

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Federal Support for Area Emergency Housing Providers to See Massive Funding Cuts [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:04:26 +0000

Local providers of emergency shelter, rent and mortgage funding are about to face a major challenge. FEMA has slashed the amount of emergency housing support funding from 2.9 million dollars to 1.1 million dollars for the state of Minnesota.

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United Way of Central MN Assists Local Programs During Shutdown, but CEO Fears it Will be Harder in Coming Months [AUDIO]

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:55:05 +0000

It's day 12 of the state government shutdown, and many area nonprofits are feeling the crunch. Noreen Dunnells with the United Way of Central Minnesota spoke with WJON this morning.

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United Way Campaign Seeks To Help Kids In Need

Abby Faulkner — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:07:19 +0000

55 children in the St. Cloud area were homeless last night. This is just one statistic released by the United Way of Central Minnesota recently. On Monday, they launched a month-long campaign called "Taking Care Of Our Kids." The goal is to meet their annual fundraising goal of 3.66 million dollars.

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Llama Llama Read-A-Rama Adds Fun Twist To Early Literacy

Abby Faulkner — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:01:09 +0000

Families with young children can take part in a fun free event supporting early literacy. The United Way's "Llama Llama Read-A-Rama" Pajama party includes stories, crafts and live llamas. They'll be making stops at a number of area libraries, including tomorrow morning (Friday) at the St. Cloud Public Library from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., and the Waite Park Public Library from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. They'll also be at the Sartell District office gym on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event is free and open to children ages 3 to 6.

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United Way Working Hard To Reach Annual Campaign Goal

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:44:56 +0000

The United Way of Central Minnesota only needs $166,000 more in order to reach their campaign goal by June 30th. So far, the organization has raised 3.5 million dollars.

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