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2008 Annual Fall Golf Classic
July 1, 2008 - Sponsor our 2008 Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament! Click here to find out how...
2007-2008 Campaign Award Recipients
June 1, 2008 - Please click on "more" to read a complete list of recipients of the 2007-2008 United Way Employee Workplace Campaigns...
United Way Announces Community Impact Grants for 2009
May 20, 2008 - United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. awards nearly $1.436 million to 68 community programs at 34 local partner agencies.
2008 Days of Caring! - April is National Volunteer Month
April 1, 2008 - UWGAT is kicking off it's 9th annual Days of Caring in April. Local non-profits are submitting applications for projects they need your help to complete. If the spring air is calling you to get outside, then do something that can build your team and do something positive for the community! Projects may include landscaping, painting, and cleaning. To learn more about Days of Caring and to view currently available projects please visit the "Get Involved" section of our website. You may also contact Emily Treano at 508-222-2337, ext. 116 or emily@uwgat.org for more information.
Don McNary – Lived United Way's Mission
March 20, 2008 - Donald “Don” McNary, 82, of Mansfield Avenue, Norton, formerly of Attleboro, a loving husband, father and grandfather died peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Jody Plympton) McNary. Don was a past president and very active in Attleboro Rotary Club, former board director of United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton and was a member of the Board of Directors at the Daggatt-Crandall-Newcomb Home in Norton. He was also a longtime member and served on a number of boards at the Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro. A longtime resident of the Pike Avenue area in Attleboro, Don enjoyed playing tennis, painting, wood carving and summering in Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to: United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, 247 Maple Street, Attleboro, MA 02703.
Need Help? Call 211
March 1, 2008 - Everyday, someone somwhere 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.
Community Impact Process to date...
February 29, 2008 - On January 8th, UWGAT received 98 Letters of Intent for funding. Based on this year’s community needs assessment, Basic Human Needs, Children and Families, and Healthy Communities are our top three priority areas. The Community Impact Committee reviewed each letter of Intent to choose which programs fell into one of these three categories and who would be invited to complete a full application. The Community Impact Process is underway with a total of 69 applications to review. We currently have 29 volunteers split into six panels. Our panel members are currently discussing amongst themselves each application that has been assigned to them. Not only do the panel members have the opportunity to ask the agencies questions about their program, they also have a chance to go to each agency for a site visit. Seeing our donor’s dollars at work first hand is a very important step in this process. Panel members will make their recommendations to the Community Impact Committee by the end of March. The CIC will make their final recommendations to the Board of Directors’ by mid April. Check back in early May to see which agencies have been approved for funding.
National Corporate Philanthropy Day - February 25th
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!
February 25, 2008 - The generosity of corporate America will be celebrated February 25, 2008, designated as National Corporate Philanthropy Day. Trends show corporate giving is on the rise. Socially responsible companies, the keystones to a strong, healthy environment, realize the importance of giving back to their community. Established 4 years ago by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, NCPD seeks to build awareness of the corporate/community partnership and inspire businesses across the country to engage in further philanthropy. When polled, 85% of Massachusetts respondents said it was important to work for a socially responsible company. Read on for more...
MEMA & UNITED WAY Partner to Provide New Citizens Helpline
February 1, 2008 - The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Council of Massachusetts United Ways (COMUW) have agreed to utilize Mass2-1-1 as the Commonwealth’s primary telephone information call center during times of emergency. The easy to remember 2-1-1 telephone number will be utilized as a resource for human service and public safety/disaster response and planning agencies. It was designed, in part, to reduce the number of non-emergency calls made to 9-1-1. Click more to read on...
Point in Time Count - January 30th
January 11, 2008 - The Greater Attleboro/Taunton Coalition for Homelessness (GATCH) is conducting its annual Point in Time Count of homeless individuals and families on Tuesday, January 30, 2008. 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. Volunteers will be asked to set out into groups to interview homeless people in our 11 communities. For more information regarding the Point in Time Count, please contact Melissa Vanhorn, Community Impact Coordinator, United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton at 508-431-0106 or Melissa@uwgat.org.
UWGAT Announces Community Needs Summary
November 20, 2007 - United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. is pleased to share the results of our most recent Community Needs Assessment, conducted during the fall of 2006 through the spring of 2007. The results are a compilation of research conducted by the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth- Research & Marketing Department, along with survey mapping and focus groups conducted by United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. staff. Read on for more details regarding the findings of this Summary...
United Way 2007-2008 Campaign Cabinet
October 12, 2007 - The President and Board of Directors announces their leadership team for the 2007-2008 United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton campaign. This year’s leadership Cabinet is co-chaired by Dennis E. Kelly, President & CEO of Bristol County Savings Bank and Jack Lank, President of the Attleboro Area Chamber of Commerce. The team is made up of highly respected, community-minded business leaders who will work to promote United Way awareness. Read on for details about this year's Cabinet...
2007 Annual Fall Golf Classic
October 10, 2007 - On Monday, October 1, 2007 UWGAT hosted their Annual Fall Golf Classic at Ledgemont Country Club in Seekonk. For more information regarding this successful event please read on...
UWGAT Announces Community Impact Funding for FY '08
August 9, 2007 - The Board of Directors of the United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton (UWGAT) has approved $1,469,514 to be distributed to 35 local organizations in support of 65 critical programs (and the MASS 211 system) that meet the many human service needs within the eleven communities of United Way’s service area (Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Mansfield, Norton, North Attleboro, Plainville, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Taunton). Read on for more details about the 2008 Community Impact funding...
UWGAT Launches 211 Campaigns in All Communities
August 1, 2007 - The United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton is launching a community-wide 211 campaign. UWGAT now partners with this Massachusetts statewide referral system in efforts to provide those needing assistance easier access for this critical information. UWGAT has provided all 11 community City/Town Halls, Libraries, Police Departments, Fire Stations, and Councils on Aging with informational 211 cards to give out to people needing services. Read on for all the details...
Days of Caring 2007
Projects Now Available & T-Shirt Design Winner
June 22, 2007 - On May 31st, Emily Treano, UWGAT's Campaign/Marketing Associate and 2007 Days of Caring Coordinator, recognized 10 year old Jennifer Semedo as the 2007 Day of Caring T-Shirt Design Contest winner. She was awarded a certificate of recognition as well as her very own t-shirt, both featuring her design. The 2007 Days of Caring volunteer opportunities are now available under "Get Involved - Day of Caring." You can visit the site to get involved and search for available projects at our local partner agencies.
2008 Annual Fall Golf Classic
July 1, 2008 - Sponsor our 2008 Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament! Click here to find out how...
2007-2008 Campaign Award Recipients
June 1, 2008 - Please click on "more" to read a complete list of recipients of the 2007-2008 United Way Employee Workplace Campaigns...
United Way Announces Community Impact Grants for 2009
May 20, 2008 - United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. awards nearly $1.436 million to 68 community programs at 34 local partner agencies.
2008 Days of Caring! - April is National Volunteer Month
April 1, 2008 - UWGAT is kicking off it's 9th annual Days of Caring in April. Local non-profits are submitting applications for projects they need your help to complete. If the spring air is calling you to get outside, then do something that can build your team and do something positive for the community! Projects may include landscaping, painting, and cleaning. To learn more about Days of Caring and to view currently available projects please visit the "Get Involved" section of our website. You may also contact Emily Treano at 508-222-2337, ext. 116 or emily@uwgat.org for more information.
Don McNary – Lived United Way's Mission
March 20, 2008 - Donald “Don” McNary, 82, of Mansfield Avenue, Norton, formerly of Attleboro, a loving husband, father and grandfather died peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at home. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Jody Plympton) McNary. Don was a past president and very active in Attleboro Rotary Club, former board director of United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton and was a member of the Board of Directors at the Daggatt-Crandall-Newcomb Home in Norton. He was also a longtime member and served on a number of boards at the Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro. A longtime resident of the Pike Avenue area in Attleboro, Don enjoyed playing tennis, painting, wood carving and summering in Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his memory may be made to: United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, 247 Maple Street, Attleboro, MA 02703.
Need Help? Call 211
March 1, 2008 - Everyday, someone somwhere 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.
Community Impact Process to date...
February 29, 2008 - On January 8th, UWGAT received 98 Letters of Intent for funding. Based on this year’s community needs assessment, Basic Human Needs, Children and Families, and Healthy Communities are our top three priority areas. The Community Impact Committee reviewed each letter of Intent to choose which programs fell into one of these three categories and who would be invited to complete a full application. The Community Impact Process is underway with a total of 69 applications to review. We currently have 29 volunteers split into six panels. Our panel members are currently discussing amongst themselves each application that has been assigned to them. Not only do the panel members have the opportunity to ask the agencies questions about their program, they also have a chance to go to each agency for a site visit. Seeing our donor’s dollars at work first hand is a very important step in this process. Panel members will make their recommendations to the Community Impact Committee by the end of March. The CIC will make their final recommendations to the Board of Directors’ by mid April. Check back in early May to see which agencies have been approved for funding.
National Corporate Philanthropy Day - February 25th
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!
February 25, 2008 - The generosity of corporate America will be celebrated February 25, 2008, designated as National Corporate Philanthropy Day. Trends show corporate giving is on the rise. Socially responsible companies, the keystones to a strong, healthy environment, realize the importance of giving back to their community. Established 4 years ago by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, NCPD seeks to build awareness of the corporate/community partnership and inspire businesses across the country to engage in further philanthropy. When polled, 85% of Massachusetts respondents said it was important to work for a socially responsible company. Read on for more...
MEMA & UNITED WAY Partner to Provide New Citizens Helpline
February 1, 2008 - The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Council of Massachusetts United Ways (COMUW) have agreed to utilize Mass2-1-1 as the Commonwealth’s primary telephone information call center during times of emergency. The easy to remember 2-1-1 telephone number will be utilized as a resource for human service and public safety/disaster response and planning agencies. It was designed, in part, to reduce the number of non-emergency calls made to 9-1-1. Click more to read on...
Point in Time Count - January 30th
January 11, 2008 - The Greater Attleboro/Taunton Coalition for Homelessness (GATCH) is conducting its annual Point in Time Count of homeless individuals and families on Tuesday, January 30, 2008. 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. Volunteers will be asked to set out into groups to interview homeless people in our 11 communities. For more information regarding the Point in Time Count, please contact Melissa Vanhorn, Community Impact Coordinator, United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton at 508-431-0106 or Melissa@uwgat.org.
UWGAT Announces Community Needs Summary
November 20, 2007 - United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. is pleased to share the results of our most recent Community Needs Assessment, conducted during the fall of 2006 through the spring of 2007. The results are a compilation of research conducted by the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth- Research & Marketing Department, along with survey mapping and focus groups conducted by United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc. staff. Read on for more details regarding the findings of this Summary...
United Way 2007-2008 Campaign Cabinet
October 12, 2007 - The President and Board of Directors announces their leadership team for the 2007-2008 United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton campaign. This year’s leadership Cabinet is co-chaired by Dennis E. Kelly, President & CEO of Bristol County Savings Bank and Jack Lank, President of the Attleboro Area Chamber of Commerce. The team is made up of highly respected, community-minded business leaders who will work to promote United Way awareness. Read on for details about this year's Cabinet...
2007 Annual Fall Golf Classic
October 10, 2007 - On Monday, October 1, 2007 UWGAT hosted their Annual Fall Golf Classic at Ledgemont Country Club in Seekonk. For more information regarding this successful event please read on...
UWGAT Announces Community Impact Funding for FY '08
August 9, 2007 - The Board of Directors of the United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton (UWGAT) has approved $1,469,514 to be distributed to 35 local organizations in support of 65 critical programs (and the MASS 211 system) that meet the many human service needs within the eleven communities of United Way’s service area (Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Mansfield, Norton, North Attleboro, Plainville, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Taunton). Read on for more details about the 2008 Community Impact funding...
UWGAT Launches 211 Campaigns in All Communities
August 1, 2007 - The United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton is launching a community-wide 211 campaign. UWGAT now partners with this Massachusetts statewide referral system in efforts to provide those needing assistance easier access for this critical information. UWGAT has provided all 11 community City/Town Halls, Libraries, Police Departments, Fire Stations, and Councils on Aging with informational 211 cards to give out to people needing services. Read on for all the details...
Days of Caring 2007
Projects Now Available & T-Shirt Design Winner
June 22, 2007 - On May 31st, Emily Treano, UWGAT's Campaign/Marketing Associate and 2007 Days of Caring Coordinator, recognized 10 year old Jennifer Semedo as the 2007 Day of Caring T-Shirt Design Contest winner. She was awarded a certificate of recognition as well as her very own t-shirt, both featuring her design. The 2007 Days of Caring volunteer opportunities are now available under "Get Involved - Day of Caring." You can visit the site to get involved and search for available projects at our local partner agencies.