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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.
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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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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
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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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