October 2014 Nonprofit Partner Newsletter
Thank you for being a valued United Way partner. We thought the following news and resources were worth bringing to your attention.
577 Volunteers Turn Out For United Way’s Day Of Caring Volunteer Extravaganza
United Way’s 2nd Annual Day of Caring included 31 projects across five counties
September 16, 2014 – There were 577 local residents spread out across the region on Friday who volunteered to spend one day caring for the community at one of 31 volunteer projects happening on United Way’s 2nd Annual Day of Caring, sponsored by Nationwide. The event, which kicked off the fall fundraising campaign, began at 8 a.m. with a breakfast and rally at Cal Expo and keynote presentation by Sacramento Kings president Chris Granger. Volunteer projects began at 10 a.m. in Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties.
Foster Youth To Shine At United Way’s Annual Women In Philanthropy Luncheon
Tickets on sale for annual fundraiser to benefit local foster youth
September 17, 2014 – Local residents can help foster youth shine at United Way’s 13th Annual Women in Philanthropy Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Arden Fair Mall Center Court. The event will include a foster youth fashion show, gourmet lunch, drawing prizes, and presentations by local current and former foster youth who have participated in United Way’s financial stability initiative.
Gelper: A Resource for Nonprofits
What is Gelper?
The name Gelper is a mash up of “Giver + Helper.” Simply put, Gelper is the mobile app for non profits who don’t have their own mobile app. Gelper allows the local community to connect with your organization in a few simple ways:
- Easily search for your non profit
- Follow and share all of your social media posts on one dashboard
- Sign up for your events
- Donate to your organization from their mobile device
We’re happy to share that Gelper is a free service to nonprofits.
Technoacademy Helps Seniors
My name is Josh Seides, and I am currently a junior at Alpharetta High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Over this past school year, I have started a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Technocademy, Inc. We help senior citizens connect with their family and friends by offering free technology lessons throughout the community. You can learn more about Technocademy, Inc. at www.technocademy.org.
2019-2020 Materials
Download a copy of United Way’s 2019-2020 brochure, pledge form, rack cards, poster and certified nonprofit partner list.
