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What matters. . . "'Social Capital' turns out to have forceful, even quantifiable effects on many different aspects of our lives," wrote Robert D. Putnam in his national best-seller, "Bowling Alone." It is the reward of communal activity and community sharing. The Harvard Professor says what is at stake is not merely warm, cuddling feelings or frissons of community pride... we learn something important about ourselves. Here is your opportunity to get involved. .  Hot News
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United Way of Illinois is an association of United Ways representing communities across Illinois. The organization strengthens the United Way movement in Illinois through service to its members and advocacy for effective health and human services policies for the People of Illinois. "A little of you goes a long way" During the Winter Holidays and throughout the whole year, there are plenty of giving opportunities to go around. Visit UNITEDWAY.ORG to find out more. Wouldn't it be great if... everyone gave up some hours in their lives to help out in their local communities. . . Plug in your zip code in the box at top left to see what volunteer opportunities are available in your neighborhood! The 2008 great Great Rivers Conference It's coming up fast! February 12-15, at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis The Great Rivers Conference offers United Way professionals and volunteer leadership learning and networking opportunities, focusing on cutting edge professional, system and personal development. Check out the Curriculum Overview at United Way of Wisconsin, click on "Great Rivers Conference". Register now! Position Available— Director, Public Policy/Advocacy Details in "Public Policy" above. Community Impact = Community Empowerment United Way has a strong commitment to focusing resources on the most important needs in our communities, for it is uniquely positioned to identify critical issues, commit resources and create solutions that provide results. Community Impact is about creating lasting changes in community conditions. It's about working with other members of the community, getting schools and other community resources involved, helping to achieve real and lasting improvements in peoples' lives. Getting results requires collaboration, identification of priorities, agreement on solving problems and alignment of resources spent in a purposeful way. Congratulations to— Maryann Morrison, past chair and current director on the United Way of Illinois Board, Manager of Corporate Support Programs at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, and recipient of the 2007 Charles A. Bane Humanitarian Award of Excellence Michael Stephan, CPO, Heart of Illinois United Way, member of the United Way of Illinois Board, and recipient of the 2007 Phillip A. Merriman Staff Leaders Award. Learn more about the winners, in "AWARDS" above! Disaster relief and response— United Way of Illinois is a member of VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters), a consortium of voluntary agencies which provide relief and response, and facilitates coordinated response and planning among voluntary agencies in times of disaster. VOAD promotes cooperation, communication, coordination and collaboration during disaster preparedness, and meets r egularly to coodinate response plans and anticipated actions. Learn more about the national VOAD at http://www.nvoad.org |
