United Way is working to Advance the COMMON GOOD for all in
Putnam County.
How do we do that?
By conducting a community-wide fund raising campaign each year
(September through October) and then bringing together community
volunteers to allocate the funds to local agencies providing
youth development, elderly care, encouraging healthy lifestyles,
and assisting in times of need. Visit our Partner Agencies page
to see the list of 17 agencies funded in part by the annual
United Way campaign.
United Way does more than fund-raise!
Because the United Way is an ideal vehicle for bringing the
community together, we coordinate four additional programs:
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Housing Assistance Program
– providing rent, utilities, and mortgage assistance.
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Furniture & Appliance Bank
– redistributing used furniture and appliances to families
and individuals in crisis.
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Imagination Library
– providing free books to children from birth to age five.
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Back-to-School Drive & Giveaway
– collecting and distributing school supplies for children
of families in need.
Did we miss you? If
we missed you or if you were simply unable to participate during
our campaign last fall, you can still make a contribution to
help advance the common good in Putnam County.
Send your tax-deductible contribution to: United Way of Putnam
County PO Box 472, Ottawa, or simply click the DONATE NOW button
and pledge your support online today. Thank you!
Top 10 Reasons to give to United Way of Putnam County …
10. IT’S A WRITE OFF!
That’s right! Your donation to United Way
is TAX DEDUCTIBLE! You’ve got to love that!
9. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Giving to United Way is the most
powerful way to give to your community. Your donation multiplies
community impact combining your gift with others. We can
collectively accomplish in one year with our gifts to United Way more than any
one person could accomplish in lifetime toward achieving a
healthier, stronger community.
8.
MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!
With a single donation to United Way,
you can help numerous people, agencies and programs in
your community.
7. The KIDS ARE WATCHING!
We are always telling our kids to share. You are a role
model. Teaching children about philanthropy creates
community awareness, social responsibility and how to be a good
neighbor. These are IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS they can
carry into adulthood.
6. IT WON’T BREAK YOUR BANK!
You might be wondering “How much should I give?”
You would be amazed at how giving up a soda and a candy bar a
week over a year can really make a big difference in
someone’s life. Dollars add up to create real impact.
5.
STAYS IN YOUR OWN BACK YARD!
The money you donate to United Way of Putnam County supports
LOCAL programs and agencies. Dollars raised in your
community, stay in your community to help build a better place
for us all to live, work and raise our families. This truly is
neighbor helping neighbor.
4. YOU WILL BE TOUCHING THE LIVES OF 1 IN 3 PUTNAM COUNTY
PEOPLE!
A donation to United Way touches the lives of you, your friends,
your neighbors. Last year, over 11,000 Putnam County people were
served by one or more of the 17 Partner agencies of United Way
of Putnam County. Your gift makes a difference in the quality of
life right here at home.
3. IT’S GOOD FOR YOU!
There have been recent studies that show that philanthropy has
health benefits, including boosting the immune system and
releasing endorphins that improve your mood. So don’t give ‘til
it hurts…give ‘til it feels good!
2. YOUR MONEY IS SAFE!
The United Way of Putnam County has strict state and federal
guidelines we must follow. In addition, the programs we fund are
accountable for the results they achieve. Community volunteers
review and monitor Partner Agencies
and programs for effectiveness. Funding decisions are based on
the performance and impact these agencies and programs have on
community needs. We insure that your money is being spent
wisely.
And the #1 reason is…
Strength in Numbers!
The strength of our community depends on the strength of your
local United Way. The strength of United Way depends on
YOU. Please support United Way of Putnam County. This is how
we LIVE UNITED
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