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FEMA FUNDS GRANTED

Livingston County has been awarded Federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program in the amount of $152,637 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The Livingston County United Way serves as the administrator of the local funding.

A local board made up of human service organizations, area churches, law enforcement and community representatives met to determine how the funds would be shared. Chairperson Nancy Rosso, Executive Director of the Livingston County United Way, noted that the Livingston County allocation included an additional payment of ARRA Stimulus funds. While the total amount allocated for 2010 (without additional ARRA funds) was $152,637, agencies submitted requests that totaled $275,650 - some noting requests for service up 30-40%. "With unprecedented numbers of Livingston County families in need of basic services the funding decisions were very difficult," shared Rosso. "It was encouraging to see how agencies are working together to maximize these limited emergency funds."

The committee's charge was to review requests for funding from multiple area human service agencies, focusing on food and shelter needs of the community. The board determined to apportion funding as follows:

Housing: Salvation Army (rent/mortgage) - $40,000; OLHSA (shelter) - $24,000; LACASA (shelter) - $6,000; and, Livingston Family Center (shelter) - $8,000. Food: Salvation Army (summer lunch bunch) - $6,000; Liv. Co. Senior Nutrition (waiting list) - $10,000; OLHSA - $8,000; LACASA - $6,000; Gleaners Food Bank - $29,877; St. Joseph Catholic Church Pantry - $4,000; Family Impact Center - $8,000; Holy Spirit St. Vincent de Paul - $1,380; Hidden Spring Church Pantry - $1,380.

For more information about the FEMA funding process, contact Nancy Rosso at the Livingston County United Way.

2010 COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR ANNOUNCED

The 9th Annual Community Resource Fair is scheduled for Friday, March 26, from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Howell High School Cafeteria, in conjunction with the Livingston County Home Show.

The Community Resource Fair showcases area services and resources available to all Livingston County residents. Non-profit 501(c)3 health and human service organizations, as well as other non-profits need to respond soon as there are a limited number of exhibit spaces available. It is anticipated that hundreds of programs will be featured with nearly 60 organizations participating.

Door prizes will be offered with a focus on basic need issues such as groceries, clothing, gas cards, etc. There is no cost to attend the Community Resource Fair, however, individuals interested in attending the Livingston County Home Show will be charged the regular admission cost.

Organizations interested in participating can sign up by contacting Jeanette Freeland at 517-548-0207, or Tracy Dudansky at tdudansky@lcunitedway.org. Application forms are available via our Home Page and clicking on "Our Work".

TWO (2) MARKETING COMPETITIONS FOR AREA STUDENTS ANNOUNCED

The Livingston County United Way is encouraging area young people to share theier creativity with the community through highly visible opportunities. Any high school aged resident or student in Livingston County is eligible to participate.

Day of Caring Logo Design Competition - The Livingston County United Way's 9th Annual Day of Caring will be held on Wednesday, August 18th. The committee is looking to re-brand the event to give it a fresh, new look. The new logo will be featured in all Day of Caring marketing components including t-shirts, posters, flyers and more. The Day of Caring logo design competition is sponsored by NorthCom Print & Marketing Solutions, with monetary prizes for the first, second, and third place winning submissions. Completed logo designs are to be submitted no later than April 1st.

Video Contest - The Livingston County United Way is hosting a Video Contest to area high school groups or classes. The winning video will be incorporated into the 2010 campaign video which has a wide distribution through local businesses and organizations. The winning group or class will receive a pizza party to celebrate their success, as well as broad county-wide recognition of their students. Completed student videos are due for submission by April 15th.

The winning Day of Caring design and Video will be selected by a committee of area marketing and human resource professionals. Contest criteria and timelines are posted on our Home Page; click on "Our Work."

LIVINGSTON COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDES AVAILABLE

The Basic Needs Workgroup of the Livingston County Human Services Collaborative Body has just completed a resource guide in response to the growing need for information about available Livingston County basic needs services. The guide was written especially to help newly unemployed residents and others who have never needed help before to become more familiar with local programs and quickly access needed services.

The Resource Guide is also available to community organizations, schools, area businesses, municipalities, churches and others trying to help people find local resources to meet their needs. Copies of the Livingston County Resource Guide are available at the Livingston County United Way, 810-494-3000, or via our Home Page, clicking on "Our Work," or by visiting www.co.livingston.mi.us/hscb.

HAITI RELIEF -

United Way Worldwide's Core Crisis Team has been mobilized and is in contact with our Caribbean Regional Team to gather more information about the needs on the ground. For those who want to donate money to help people affected by the earthquake, you can donate to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund: https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwwdisaster/donate/.

THANK YOU, LIVINGSTON COUNTY!

WOW! We've been using that word a lot lately. It's surreal to think about what took place on Monday through the Livingston County United Way's Triple Money Monday. Triple Money Monday has to be the biggest one-day fundraising event in the history of Livingston County. We're so proud to be a part of it and proud to be part of a community that cares so much.

Livingston County residents truly stepped up to help in a big way. Thank you for your trust in our organization and supporting those we serve.

We are grateful for the special donors who made Triple Money Monday a reality. Thank you to our friends Gwen Haggerty of the Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation, and our two additional donors who wish to remain anonymous. These three generous people gave our community something to strive for, a challenge to help others in a big way - and we did it working together.

Livingston County United Way is not just the staff or board of directors: United Way is the volunteers who put in numerous hours to help others in our community, it's the people in our community who 'dig deeply' and care so much, it's the various partner agencies and collaborations leveraging donated dollars to maximize every single dollar donated to $1.89 in value. The list goes on and on.

Special thank you to all our great media partners for their tremendous coverage. We also appreciate the Brighton and Howell Chambers of Commerce, county-wide Citizens Banks, Uptown Coffeehouse and Biggby's in Howell for so willingly partnering with us as donation locations. Thanks to Santa, Olinik Family McDonald's, Spartan Barricading, and Livingston Angels Party Rentals. You all helped to spread holiday cheer for many.

As promised the contributions from Triple Money Monday will be put towards assisting the homeless, hunger programs, transportation, shelter, utility assistance and area basic need programs. Thank you, Livingston County!

Scott Menzel, LESA Superintendent, and Dianne Hardy, Livingston County Treasurer - 2009 Campaign Co-Chairpersons; and David Rex, 2009 President, Livingston County United Way

16th Annual WISHES BOOKLETS AVAILABLE
The 16th Annual Livingston County United Way's Partner Agency Wishes Booklets are now available. The booklet is a compilation of "wishes" from twenty-four area non-profit organizations. Area businesses, youth organizations, churches and others are encouraged to consider "adopting" one or more of the agencies listed in the booklet for holiday or year-end giving.

The booklet lists products and services needed to assist agencies in maintaining programming, while helping to lower operational expenses. In some cases, "gently" used items can be donated such as office equipment, furniture or supplies. Other items included in the booklet are office supply items and services that can generally be purchased at a reasonable cost. For individuals and businesses needing year-end tax deductions, receipts can be given for contributed items.

The Wishes Booklets are available at the Howell and Brighton Chambers of Commerce, and the Howell, Brighton, Cromaine, Fowlerville, Pinckney and Hamburg Libraries, or you can download your own personal copy from our website. click here: 2009Wishbook.pdf

UNITED WAY RECIPIENT OF NEW BUILDING SIGN
The Livingston County United Way is the proud recipient of a brand new building sign - at no cost to donors or to the organization. Laurie and Dennis Gehringer of Gehringer Sign Company joined forces with Mike Horan of Livingston Concrete and Redi-Wall Company on the project. Boss Engineering donated their surveying services as well. "We are proud to provide a solid foundation for such a solid organization," shared Mike Horan, president of Livingston Concrete.

David Rex, president of the Livingston County United Way, extended gratitude on behalf of the Board of Directors. "We've needed this solid presence and visibility for the past ten year, but just felt that our donors dollars should be invested into much-needed programs," shared Rex. "This is an incredible gift for our organization."

LIVINGSTON COUNTY UNITED WAY RECEIVES CERTIFICATION
The Livingston County United Way has successfully completed all of the national United Way's membership requirements. The annual certification process includes completing the Membership Requirements Certification, Membership Investment to support the national office, and a survey of Total Resources Generated (a survey that captures the full extent of a community's resource development efforts during the year.)

Nancy Rosso, Executive Director, shared, "It is important for us to maintain high standards of accountability, and this is part of the process to confirm that our operations are transparent and meet or exceed United Way membership requirements."

"All United Ways must meet the highest standards and verify on paper that they have conformed to the requirements of membership in the United Way system," said Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way of America. "We applaud the Livingston County United Way's commitment which improves lives and advanced the common good for all people."

HELPFUL TOOL KITS FOR EMPLOYERS AVAILABLE
The Livingston County United Way has developed a "Human Resource Tool Kit" to be utilized as a guide to help employers connect their employees with local resources and services when needed.
        Representatives from the Livingston County United Way's Development Ambassador team are stopping by area businesses to share information and answer questions that people may have.
        "Our Ambassador team members have connected with many area businesses and have delivered quite a few Tool Kits. The Kits are being well received and appreciated," shared Nancy Rosso, Executive Director of the Livingston County United Way. "Our employees and their families are dealing with more challenges now than ever before. Our goal is to get people connected with the help they need before life becomes catastrophic. The Tool Kit provides human resource professionals the connection to local, quality services."
        The Tool Kits include information about the:

2-1-1 - United Way's 24-hour a day, 7-day a week health and human service referral line
Local United Way partner programs listing
Stories from area residents who've received assistance
Basic Needs information
Personal care item collection
Volunteer Livingston poster and flyer
Information on Day of Caring and other area events, to encourage teamwork at area businesses, and to engage the community
Early childhood development information
Agency "wishes" booklets

For more information about the Livingston County United Way's "Tool Kit", or to have a Development Ambassador deliver a copy, call the Livingston County United Way at 810-494-3000 or e-mail jclum@lcunitedway.org.



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Back to Home Page		News & Announcements FEMA FUNDS GRANTED Livingston County has been awarded Federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program in the amount of $152,637 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The Livingston County United Way serves as the administrator of the local funding. A local board made up of human service organizations, area churches, law enforcement and community representatives met to determine how the funds would be shared. Chairperson Nancy Rosso, Executive Director of the Livingston County United Way, noted that the Livingston County allocation included an additional payment of ARRA Stimulus funds. While the total amount allocated for 2010 (without additional ARRA funds) was $152,637, agencies submitted requests that totaled $275,650 - some noting requests for service up 30-40%. "With unprecedented numbers of Livingston County families in need of basic services the funding decisions were very difficult," shared Rosso. "It was encouraging to see how agencies are working together to maximize these limited emergency funds." The committee's charge was to review requests for funding from multiple area human service agencies, focusing on food and shelter needs of the community. The board determined to apportion funding as follows: Housing: Salvation Army (rent/mortgage) - $40,000; OLHSA (shelter) - $24,000; LACASA (shelter) - $6,000; and, Livingston Family Center (shelter) - $8,000. Food: Salvation Army (summer lunch bunch) - $6,000; Liv. Co. Senior Nutrition (waiting list) - $10,000; OLHSA - $8,000; LACASA - $6,000; Gleaners Food Bank - $29,877; St. Joseph Catholic Church Pantry - $4,000; Family Impact Center - $8,000; Holy Spirit St. Vincent de Paul - $1,380; Hidden Spring Church Pantry - $1,380. For more information about the FEMA funding process, contact Nancy Rosso at the Livingston County United Way. 2010 COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR ANNOUNCED The 9th Annual Community Resource Fair is scheduled for Friday, March 26, from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Howell High School Cafeteria, in conjunction with the Livingston County Home Show. The Community Resource Fair showcases area services and resources available to all Livingston County residents. Non-profit 501(c)3 health and human service organizations, as well as other non-profits need to respond soon as there are a limited number of exhibit spaces available. It is anticipated that hundreds of programs will be featured with nearly 60 organizations participating. Door prizes will be offered with a focus on basic need issues such as groceries, clothing, gas cards, etc. There is no cost to attend the Community Resource Fair, however, individuals interested in attending the Livingston County Home Show will be charged the regular admission cost. Organizations interested in participating can sign up by contacting Jeanette Freeland at 517-548-0207, or Tracy Dudansky at tdudansky@lcunitedway.org. Application forms are available via our Home Page and clicking on "Our Work". TWO (2) MARKETING COMPETITIONS FOR AREA STUDENTS ANNOUNCED The Livingston County United Way is encouraging area young people to share theier creativity with the community through highly visible opportunities. Any high school aged resident or student in Livingston County is eligible to participate. Day of Caring Logo Design Competition - The Livingston County United Way's 9th Annual Day of Caring will be held on Wednesday, August 18th. The committee is looking to re-brand the event to give it a fresh, new look. The new logo will be featured in all Day of Caring marketing components including t-shirts, posters, flyers and more. The Day of Caring logo design competition is sponsored by NorthCom Print & Marketing Solutions, with monetary prizes for the first, second, and third place winning submissions. Completed logo designs are to be submitted no later than April 1st. Video Contest - The Livingston County United Way is hosting a Video Contest to area high school groups or classes. The winning video will be incorporated into the 2010 campaign video which has a wide distribution through local businesses and organizations. The winning group or class will receive a pizza party to celebrate their success, as well as broad county-wide recognition of their students. Completed student videos are due for submission by April 15th. The winning Day of Caring design and Video will be selected by a committee of area marketing and human resource professionals. Contest criteria and timelines are posted on our Home Page; click on "Our Work." LIVINGSTON COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDES AVAILABLE The Basic Needs Workgroup of the Livingston County Human Services Collaborative Body has just completed a resource guide in response to the growing need for information about available Livingston County basic needs services. The guide was written especially to help newly unemployed residents and others who have never needed help before to become more familiar with local programs and quickly access needed services. The Resource Guide is also available to community organizations, schools, area businesses, municipalities, churches and others trying to help people find local resources to meet their needs. Copies of the Livingston County Resource Guide are available at the Livingston County United Way, 810-494-3000, or via our Home Page, clicking on "Our Work," or by visiting www.co.livingston.mi.us/hscb. HAITI RELIEF - United Way Worldwide's Core Crisis Team has been mobilized and is in contact with our Caribbean Regional Team to gather more information about the needs on the ground. For those who want to donate money to help people affected by the earthquake, you can donate to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund: https://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwwdisaster/donate/. THANK YOU, LIVINGSTON COUNTY! WOW! We've been using that word a lot lately. It's surreal to think about what took place on Monday through the Livingston County United Way's Triple Money Monday. Triple Money Monday has to be the biggest one-day fundraising event in the history of Livingston County. We're so proud to be a part of it and proud to be part of a community that cares so much. Livingston County residents truly stepped up to help in a big way. Thank you for your trust in our organization and supporting those we serve. We are grateful for the special donors who made Triple Money Monday a reality. Thank you to our friends Gwen Haggerty of the Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation, and our two additional donors who wish to remain anonymous. These three generous people gave our community something to strive for, a challenge to help others in a big way - and we did it working together. Livingston County United Way is not just the staff or board of directors: United Way is the volunteers who put in numerous hours to help others in our community, it's the people in our community who 'dig deeply' and care so much, it's the various partner agencies and collaborations leveraging donated dollars to maximize every single dollar donated to $1.89 in value. The list goes on and on. Special thank you to all our great media partners for their tremendous coverage. We also appreciate the Brighton and Howell Chambers of Commerce, county-wide Citizens Banks, Uptown Coffeehouse and Biggby's in Howell for so willingly partnering with us as donation locations. Thanks to Santa, Olinik Family McDonald's, Spartan Barricading, and Livingston Angels Party Rentals. You all helped to spread holiday cheer for many. As promised the contributions from Triple Money Monday will be put towards assisting the homeless, hunger programs, transportation, shelter, utility assistance and area basic need programs. Thank you, Livingston County! Scott Menzel, LESA Superintendent, and Dianne Hardy, Livingston County Treasurer - 2009 Campaign Co-Chairpersons; and David Rex, 2009 President, Livingston County United Way 16th Annual WISHES BOOKLETS AVAILABLE The 16th Annual Livingston County United Way's Partner Agency Wishes Booklets are now available. The booklet is a compilation of "wishes" from twenty-four area non-profit organizations. Area businesses, youth organizations, churches and others are encouraged to consider "adopting" one or more of the agencies listed in the booklet for holiday or year-end giving. The booklet lists products and services needed to assist agencies in maintaining programming, while helping to lower operational expenses. In some cases, "gently" used items can be donated such as office equipment, furniture or supplies. Other items included in the booklet are office supply items and services that can generally be purchased at a reasonable cost. For individuals and businesses needing year-end tax deductions, receipts can be given for contributed items. The Wishes Booklets are available at the Howell and Brighton Chambers of Commerce, and the Howell, Brighton, Cromaine, Fowlerville, Pinckney and Hamburg Libraries, or you can download your own personal copy from our website. click here: 2009Wishbook.pdf UNITED WAY RECIPIENT OF NEW BUILDING SIGN The Livingston County United Way is the proud recipient of a brand new building sign - at no cost to donors or to the organization. Laurie and Dennis Gehringer of Gehringer Sign Company joined forces with Mike Horan of Livingston Concrete and Redi-Wall Company on the project. Boss Engineering donated their surveying services as well. "We are proud to provide a solid foundation for such a solid organization," shared Mike Horan, president of Livingston Concrete. David Rex, president of the Livingston County United Way, extended gratitude on behalf of the Board of Directors. "We've needed this solid presence and visibility for the past ten year, but just felt that our donors dollars should be invested into much-needed programs," shared Rex. "This is an incredible gift for our organization." LIVINGSTON COUNTY UNITED WAY RECEIVES CERTIFICATION The Livingston County United Way has successfully completed all of the national United Way's membership requirements. The annual certification process includes completing the Membership Requirements Certification, Membership Investment to support the national office, and a survey of Total Resources Generated (a survey that captures the full extent of a community's resource development efforts during the year.) Nancy Rosso, Executive Director, shared, "It is important for us to maintain high standards of accountability, and this is part of the process to confirm that our operations are transparent and meet or exceed United Way membership requirements." "All United Ways must meet the highest standards and verify on paper that they have conformed to the requirements of membership in the United Way system," said Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way of America. "We applaud the Livingston County United Way's commitment which improves lives and advanced the common good for all people." HELPFUL TOOL KITS FOR EMPLOYERS AVAILABLE The Livingston County United Way has developed a "Human Resource Tool Kit" to be utilized as a guide to help employers connect their employees with local resources and services when needed. Representatives from the Livingston County United Way's Development Ambassador team are stopping by area businesses to share information and answer questions that people may have. "Our Ambassador team members have connected with many area businesses and have delivered quite a few Tool Kits. The Kits are being well received and appreciated," shared Nancy Rosso, Executive Director of the Livingston County United Way. "Our employees and their families are dealing with more challenges now than ever before. Our goal is to get people connected with the help they need before life becomes catastrophic. The Tool Kit provides human resource professionals the connection to local, quality services." The Tool Kits include information about the: 2-1-1 - United Way's 24-hour a day, 7-day a week health and human service referral line Local United Way partner programs listing Stories from area residents who've received assistance Basic Needs information Personal care item collection Volunteer Livingston poster and flyer Information on Day of Caring and other area events, to encourage teamwork at area businesses, and to engage the community Early childhood development information Agency "wishes" booklets For more information about the Livingston County United Way's "Tool Kit", or to have a Development Ambassador deliver a copy, call the Livingston County United Way at 810-494-3000 or e-mail jclum@lcunitedway.org.