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GIVE.
Campaign
The goal for the 2009– 2010 campaign has been set at $470,000. This goal
was established to help address local needs by supporting programs of our
partner agencies. While this goal provides funding for programming, it
does not meet all the funding needed to care for our community.
This year more then ever, we need the support of companies, individuals,
and corporate givers. We have seen an increase in requests for food,
healthcare, transportation, utilities, gas, and housing.
The United Way recently conducted a community needs survey in partnership
with the Isabella County Collaborative Council. The survey was
conducted by the CARRS (Center for Applied Research and Rural Studies)
program at Central Michigan University. The findings were not surprising.
The number one need identified in this survey of over 400 residents was
assistance with healthcare. While many of us may have healthcare as an
employee benefit, many do not. We also found that while residents may have
funds to pay for housing, gas, food, etc., it is that unexpected
prescription, hospitalization, test, or other medical problem that puts
them at risk for not affording basic need expenses.
Your contribution to the United Way provides crucial funding for programs
that give people a hand up not a hand out. What Matters Is You and your
support to change lives.
Over 21 percent of the residents of Isabella County live in poverty. Many
describe that they struggle with everyday life occurrences and find it
difficult to make a living wage. Those of us that have
a job and have income for recreation, travel, and other luxuries need to
be grateful. If you have $10 a week or just $1 a week that you could give
to help others, please consider it. We have over 65 organizations that
conduct an employee campaign. If you work for such an organization,
payroll deduction is the easiest way to give.
Learn more....
Campaign success depends on every facet of the community. Gifts from
individuals, corporations, sponsors, and in-kind donations are critical to
the United Way. Without support of community members, many local programs
would suffer or cease to exist.
Campaign awards are based on giving. The per capita awards depict the
amounts that employees give based on the amount and then divided by the
total number of employees within the company.
Corporate Donations
Many companies offer an employee match or a special
contribution to United Way that is above and beyond what employees of
those companies raise. Corporate support is provided to our local United
Way by the following companies:
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campaign
The United Way organizes its annual fund drive beginning in September
and ending in December. The Campaign Cabinet and local campaign leaders
are diligent in their efforts to “raise the bar” every year by acquiring
funds to support the less fortunate in our community.
Thank you!
Thank you to all of the companies and individuals that assisted us in
our efforts to raise funds for our community!"
Poverty
The federal government says a family of four earning $21,027 or less a
year is
living in poverty.
Learn how far $21,027 goes
in America. > more
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Employee Giving Awards
Our donors mean a great deal to us. The following businesses received a
per capita award for contributions to the campaign. These
awards are based on the amount received from a company campaign divided by the number of full-time
employees.
Gold Award - $100+ per capita
Allstate
Isabella Bank
Isabella County Transportation Commission
Isabella Community Credit Union
Robert F. Murray & Co.
United Parcel Service
United Way of Isabella County
Silver Award - $75 - 99 per capita
Central Michigan Chapter of the American Red
Cross
Chippewa River District Library
Listening Ear Crisis Center
KMG Prestige
Meijer
Bronze Award - $50 - 74 per capita
Independent Bank
Small business & professionals Awards
This award goes to small businesses and professionals
with individual support noted.
Blue Awards $150 - $299
Gray Sowle and Iacco
Phillip Langlois
Marty's Bar
Mt. Pleasant Agency
Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital
White Awards $75 - $149
Daniel O'Neil
Judy and Bruce Pape
Percha Paint and Wallpaper
River Project
Total Investment Planners
Tad J. Richards
Charles Walmsley
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Why Donate?
Why should you donate to United Way of Isabella County? Because your
donation stays right here in Isabella County and helps support local
programs, which in turn build a stronger community.
Although you may not currently receive benefits from one of the many
community programs available, statistics show that at some point in
everyone's life they will either need assistance or know someone who does.
Isn't it nice to know that your contribution will help your neighbors,
friends, co-workers, or maybe your own family?
Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a big impact on our
community. Below are some examples of how your donation matters.
Consider this....
- For the cost of a latte, only $3 a week, you can provide food for a
family of 5 for 2 weeks.
- For the cost of a small toy, only $7 a week, you can provide up to
25 children with car seats.
- For the cost of a new shirt, only $12 a week, you can deliver 98
meals to older adults.
- For the cost of a movie for two, only $16.50 a week, you can fund
106 calls to help refer individuals to the services they need.”
Are there tax benefits?
Yes, your donation is a charitable contribution and can be recorded on
your income tax.
Can I choose where the money goes?
Yes, you can select categories on the pledge card and/or write in a
specific agency that you would like to designate your contribution to.
How can I make a donation?
You can contact the United Way office to receive a pledge card and
informational material or you can download a
pledge card from this website.
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