Far Northwest LIVES UNITED

June 20, 2008

On June 20 and 21 – the longest weekend of the year – you will hear a lot in the media about United Way and the national movement to LIVE UNITED. We want to take a moment to tell you about what it means to LIVE UNITED in the Northwest Suburban United Way.

We are all connected in the community. When children succeed, when families are stable, when individuals stay healthy, we all win. Our community thrives. That’s why Northwest Suburban focuses on Income, Education and Health, because these are the building blocks for a good life. Our goal is to provide the leadership and resources it takes to create long-lasting change that help people improve their lives. By getting people to reach out to help those who need it most, we’re influencing the conditions for all of us. That’s what it means to LIVE UNITED.

People LIVE UNITED when they give, advocate and volunteer to help the community. Give – support your company campaign; Advocate – read about the conditions in your community and tell others what can be done to help; Volunteer – sign up to volunteer in your community by taking part in a company wide effort or calling your local United Way at 847.884.8186.

We’re facing tough times for health and human services. The need in our community is rising even higher than the price of gas –and nowhere is that need being felt more than at our local food pantries. Did you know that 39% of households who receive food include at least one unemployed adult? That 33% of people served are under the age of 18? That 22% of these clients live in the suburbs?

While we can’t eradicate all the need in our area, we can make a difference. We can put a stake in the ground and say that for one week, for one day, we can all pause in our daily lives and take a stand to advance the common good. We are one community, and we can all LIVE UNITED.

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