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Point in Time Count - January 27, 2010
December 14, 2009 - The Greater Attleboro/Taunton Coalition for Homelessness is conducting its annual Point In time Count of homeless individuals and families on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. This Point in Time Count is required by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for continued funding to local programs that help those in need of housing. Volunteers are needed to participate in this count. Read on for more details...
Volunteers Needed for Community Impact Allocation Process
December 14, 2009 - United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton invites volunteers to participate in our Community Impact Allocation Process. Volunteers will review funding proposals from various programs, discuss the value and impact of the program to the community, listen to presentations from prospective partner agencies, and ultimately make funding recommendations to the Board of Directors. Read on for more details... This is a great opportunity to get to know and serve your community. If you are interested in volunteering, or would like more information, please contact Melissa Vanhorn, Community Impact Coordinator at 508-222-2337, ext 106 or melissa@uwgat.org . Please view the Panel Schedule under our FORMS & DOWNLOADS section.
UWGAT Community Impact Funds available for FY11
Letter of Intent Due January 6, 2010 at 4pm
December 3, 2009 - The FY11 Community Impact funding process is underway. For details regarding this year's process please read on...
UWGAT Announces Basic Human Needs Investments
November 24, 2009 - United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton invests an additional $51,000 for Basic Human Needs. Read on for complete story...
United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton announces $350,000 Foundation Grant
November 16, 2009 - United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. has received a $350,000 grant from the Paul and Phyllis Fireman Foundation to administer and convene the South Coast Regional Network (SCRN) to End Homelessness to help divert, prevent, and eliminate homelessness and housing insecurities for individuals and families within the regions of Greater Attleboro, Greater Fall River, Greater New Bedford, and Greater Taunton. Read on for more...
Community Grant Funding for FY 2011
November 15, 2009 - The Community Impact Committee of United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. (UWGAT) is holding an informational meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 9am at United Way’s office at 247 Maple Street, Attleboro. Any non-profit, human service organization serving UWGAT’s eleven community areas are eligible to submit a letter of intent to apply for FY’11 funding. For any questions, or information on this, please contact Melissa Vanhorn at 508-222-2337, ext. 106 or email her at Melissa@uwgat.org.
2009 Campaign Kicks Off!
September 15, 2009 - As the temperatures cool and fall draws closer so does UWGAT's Annual Campaign. The economic issues we are all still experiencing drives critical needs to escalating levels. More than ever your help is needed. Because no one should be left out in the cold, hungry, or unsafe and because everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their potential - UWGAT is committed to help! If we all "LIVE UNITED" by giving, advocating, and volunteering we can make the world a better place. We look forward to working with YOU this fall and THANK YOU in advance for your compassion and committment to those in need. Together we will change lives for the better!
2008-2009 Campaign Award Recipients
August 1, 2009 - Please click on "more" to read a complete list of recipients of the 2008-2009 United Way Employee Workplace Campaigns...
Looking for Non-Emergency Help? Dial MASS 211
April 1, 2009 - Everyday, someone, somewhere in Massachusetts needs to find essential community services, an after school program, a food bank, or where to secure care for an aging parent. Many face these challenges, but don't always know where to turn for help. The solution is to dial 2-1-1. With the support of social service organizations that provide health and human services throughout Massachusetts and in collaboration with Massachusetts Association of Information and Referral Specialists (MAIRS) the United Way introduces this statewide Information and Referral System.
Days of Caring Celebrates 10th Year
April is National Volunteer Month
April 1, 2009 - UWGAT is celebrating it’s 10th year hosting Days of Caring! With April being National Volunteer Month, and the week of April 19 – April 25, 2009 being National Volunteer Week, we are strongly advocating community awareness, community involvement, and community spirit. Days of Caring creates a wonderful opportunity to spread this message and gives local companies the opportunity to show their support and to witness first hand how their contributions make an impact in our community. Please contact Melissa Vanhorn, Community Impact Coordinator at 508-222-2337, ext. 106 or Melissa@uwgat.org for more information about Days of Caring. To view available projects, please visit our GET INVOLVED/DAY OF CARING page. UWGAT would like to take this opportunity to thank the countless volunteers who help us throughout the year.
Point in Time Count - January 27, 2010
December 14, 2009 - The Greater Attleboro/Taunton Coalition for Homelessness is conducting its annual Point In time Count of homeless individuals and families on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. This Point in Time Count is required by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for continued funding to local programs that help those in need of housing. Volunteers are needed to participate in this count. Read on for more details...
Volunteers Needed for Community Impact Allocation Process
December 14, 2009 - United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton invites volunteers to participate in our Community Impact Allocation Process. Volunteers will review funding proposals from various programs, discuss the value and impact of the program to the community, listen to presentations from prospective partner agencies, and ultimately make funding recommendations to the Board of Directors. Read on for more details... This is a great opportunity to get to know and serve your community. If you are interested in volunteering, or would like more information, please contact Melissa Vanhorn, Community Impact Coordinator at 508-222-2337, ext 106 or melissa@uwgat.org . Please view the Panel Schedule under our FORMS & DOWNLOADS section.
UWGAT Community Impact Funds available for FY11
Letter of Intent Due January 6, 2010 at 4pm
December 3, 2009 - The FY11 Community Impact funding process is underway. For details regarding this year's process please read on...
UWGAT Announces Basic Human Needs Investments
November 24, 2009 - United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton invests an additional $51,000 for Basic Human Needs. Read on for complete story...
United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton announces $350,000 Foundation Grant
November 16, 2009 - United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. has received a $350,000 grant from the Paul and Phyllis Fireman Foundation to administer and convene the South Coast Regional Network (SCRN) to End Homelessness to help divert, prevent, and eliminate homelessness and housing insecurities for individuals and families within the regions of Greater Attleboro, Greater Fall River, Greater New Bedford, and Greater Taunton. Read on for more...
Community Grant Funding for FY 2011
November 15, 2009 - The Community Impact Committee of United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. (UWGAT) is holding an informational meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 9am at United Way’s office at 247 Maple Street, Attleboro. Any non-profit, human service organization serving UWGAT’s eleven community areas are eligible to submit a letter of intent to apply for FY’11 funding. For any questions, or information on this, please contact Melissa Vanhorn at 508-222-2337, ext. 106 or email her at Melissa@uwgat.org.
2009 Campaign Kicks Off!
September 15, 2009 - As the temperatures cool and fall draws closer so does UWGAT's Annual Campaign. The economic issues we are all still experiencing drives critical needs to escalating levels. More than ever your help is needed. Because no one should be left out in the cold, hungry, or unsafe and because everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their potential - UWGAT is committed to help! If we all "LIVE UNITED" by giving, advocating, and volunteering we can make the world a better place. We look forward to working with YOU this fall and THANK YOU in advance for your compassion and committment to those in need. Together we will change lives for the better!
2008-2009 Campaign Award Recipients
August 1, 2009 - Please click on "more" to read a complete list of recipients of the 2008-2009 United Way Employee Workplace Campaigns...
Looking for Non-Emergency Help? Dial MASS 211
April 1, 2009 - Everyday, someone, somewhere in Massachusetts needs to find essential community services, an after school program, a food bank, or where to secure care for an aging parent. Many face these challenges, but don't always know where to turn for help. The solution is to dial 2-1-1. With the support of social service organizations that provide health and human services throughout Massachusetts and in collaboration with Massachusetts Association of Information and Referral Specialists (MAIRS) the United Way introduces this statewide Information and Referral System.
Days of Caring Celebrates 10th Year
April is National Volunteer Month
April 1, 2009 - UWGAT is celebrating it’s 10th year hosting Days of Caring! With April being National Volunteer Month, and the week of April 19 – April 25, 2009 being National Volunteer Week, we are strongly advocating community awareness, community involvement, and community spirit. Days of Caring creates a wonderful opportunity to spread this message and gives local companies the opportunity to show their support and to witness first hand how their contributions make an impact in our community. Please contact Melissa Vanhorn, Community Impact Coordinator at 508-222-2337, ext. 106 or Melissa@uwgat.org for more information about Days of Caring. To view available projects, please visit our GET INVOLVED/DAY OF CARING page. UWGAT would like to take this opportunity to thank the countless volunteers who help us throughout the year.