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 Did you make
a New Year's resolution to get
fit?
If one of your goals for
2008 is to live a healthier lifestyle and get more fit,
check out these helpful suggestions and tools from the
American
Heart Association.
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A new year, new
beginnings
The new
year always brings hope for a brighter future. Thanks to
your support, more than 400,000 Greater Clevelanders
were able to get help from local health and human
service programs in 2007. Read on to see how your gift
is working in our community as well as different ways
you can get involved. Our best wishes to you and your
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THE LIVES YOU
TOUCH | | |
An Independent Woman
Most people
like to think of themselves as "independent"
individuals. Take a moment to step into the shoes of
Yamilet Rivera, whose everyday routine is full of
physical challenges, and you may reconsider just how
independent you really are. More...
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IBM Gives Computers to
Nonprofits
IBM Corporation awarded
the company’s 2007 Technology Grants of computer
equipment to nine Northeast Ohio nonprofits at United
Way of Greater Cleveland’s offices in December. More... | | |
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Campaign Report as of January 2,
2008:
Campaign Goal: $42,300,000
Raised to
date: $36,424,975
% of Goal:
86.1%
A New
Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping
Start
off the new year right by helping United Way reach its
campaign goal in 2008. Your contributions will help many
people in need -- right here in our community -- through
the health and human services programs of more than 130
United Way partner agencies. Donate
securely online now.
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HELP OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUR
PURCHASES | | |
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 It’s All
Guitars! Auction
-- Place your bid to
get one of the genuine Fender®
Stratocaster® guitars created for It's
All Guitars!, a project of GuitarMania®
that introduced public art, guitars and community
involvement to high school students throughout Greater
Cleveland. These guitars are unique works of art that
can be displayed in your home, and some can be plugged
in and played. All proceeds from the auction will
benefit United Way of Greater Cleveland and the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s education programs. The
guitars will be auctioned on Saturday, January 19, 2008
at 12:30 p.m. at Apple Tree Auction Center
in Newark, Ohio. Beginning Friday, January 11,
2008, bidders may also register to bid on the guitars,
live and interactively, on eBay Live. Preview the guitars and get more details on the
auction.
 eBay Auction
Goes Live This Month --
Don’t Miss
It! --
United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Seventh Annual
Auction on eBay offers fabulous items, including
Continental Airlines tickets, Cleveland Indians game tickets, hotel packages,
an annual RTA pass, a GE Outdoor Cooking Center,
restaurant gift certificates and much more!
The auction goes live online January 25 and will end on
February 4. Beginning January 25, log on to ebay.com/unitedwaycleveland to
place your bids. All proceeds benefit United
Way.
Three Games to Go: United Way Nights with the
Cavs --
Cheer on the 2007 Eastern Conference
Champion Cleveland Cavaliers while supporting your
community through United Way! Tickets are still
available for three home games at the Q, with a portion
of the proceeds benefiting United Way of Greater
Cleveland. Download
a mail-in order form. More...
 Lake
Erie Monsters and Dallas Cowboy
Cheerleaders! -- Join United Way in supporting our new American
Hockey League team and help our community at the same
time. Discount tickets are still
available. More...
 Escape to Mexico’s
Riviera --
Rising from an oasis of palms
on a long stretch of golden beach, triangular turrets
glimmer silver in the sun. The Riu
Jalisco resort hotel in beautiful Puerto Vallarta is
a white Moorish-style palace with walkways and gardens
that surround two lagoon pools. Its courtyard faces the
green-blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, where pelicans
skim waves that gently break over miles of soft sand --
a beach lover's dream! A grand opening special awaits
you at this spectacular hotel.
● All-inclusive
plan: Airfare, meals, beverages, water sports,
entertainment, spa, gym, tennis.
● 6
nights
● Cleveland departures January 13, 27
and February 3, 10
● Great for couples and
families
● Prices start at $999.99 per person
Make your escape with this great getaway
package! Call 866-446-2172. United Way will
benefit from all vacations purchased by phone through
United Way Travel. Don't wait -- call
today!
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March 7, 2008: United Way Annual
Meeting
The United Way of Greater
Cleveland Annual Meeting takes place on Friday, March 7,
2008 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, from 11:45 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. To reserve a table, individual tickets or
secure a sponsorship opportunity, please contact Jessica
D. Snyder at 216-436-2123 or jdsnyder@uws.org . For
complete sponsorship information, visit our Web site at
uws.org/annualmeeting.
 April 12, 2008:
PROMapalooza!
GeneratioNEXT
, a group of young professionals age 25-40 who
support our community through United Way of Greater
Cleveland, will hold PROMapalooza, its first gala
fundraiser for the annual United Way campaign. This
nostalgic evening of glamour and glitz takes place at
The Silver Grille at The Ritz Carlton on Saturday, April
12, at 7:30 p.m. Sponsorship packages and volunteer
opportunities are available. Please contact Sarah
Trimble at 216-436-2185 or strimble@uws.org for more
information. For complete sponsorship information,
please visit uws.org/prom.
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