1st quarter newsletter 2010 - United Way of the Greater Triangle

From Client to Advocate

Many of you met Joseph, a veteran of the U.S. Army who was once an avid cook, the night of the Campaign Awards event. And if you were there, you were greatly moved by his story!

Through unfortunate circumstances, Joseph became unemployed, homeless and turned to drugs to ease his pain. CAARE Inc. offered Joseph classes to deal with and eliminate his addictions, Inter-faith Food Shuttle provided him with healthy meals... read more

2-1-1 Helps Over 14,000 Callers

Do you know someone who called United Way's 2-1-1 help line, a direct link to available health and human services? Chances are you did as 2-1-1 received over 16 million calls nationwide; a 13 percent increase in call volume over the last year!

Locally, 2-1-1 in the Triangle experienced over 14,000 calls during 2009, a 25 percent increase in call volume over last year. More than 47 percent of those calls asked for assistance with housing, utilities and food... read more

If the Shoe Fits

Rangoni Shoes, The Streets at Southpoint Mall, 6910 Fayetteville Road, Suite 171, in Durham is giving United Way of the Greater Triangle 10 percent of their sales on March 27 and 28.

Isn’t it time to beat a path to their door and add to your shoe closet…all while helping United Way?



	From Client to Advocate Many of you met Joseph, a veteran of the U.S. Army who was once an avid cook, the night of the Campaign Awards event. And if you were there, you were greatly moved by his story! Through unfortunate circumstances, Joseph became unemployed, homeless and turned to drugs to ease his pain. CAARE Inc. offered Joseph classes to deal with and eliminate his addictions, Inter-faith Food Shuttle provided him with healthy meals... read more
	2-1-1 Helps Over 14,000 Callers Do you know someone who called United Way's 2-1-1 help line, a direct link to available health and human services? Chances are you did as 2-1-1 received over 16 million calls nationwide; a 13 percent increase in call volume over the last year! Locally, 2-1-1 in the Triangle experienced over 14,000 calls during 2009, a 25 percent increase in call volume over last year. More than 47 percent of those calls asked for assistance with housing, utilities and food... read more
	If the Shoe Fits Rangoni Shoes, The Streets at Southpoint Mall, 6910 Fayetteville Road, Suite 171, in Durham is giving United Way of the Greater Triangle 10 percent of their sales on March 27 and 28. Isn’t it time to beat a path to their door and add to your shoe closet…all while helping United Way?