May 1, 2006 A Message from the Campaign Co-Chairs Your support of United Way of Greater Cleveland is making a real impact on the future of our community. Your gift is helping young people succeed with the mentorship of a Big Brother or Big Sister, enabling youth to attend enriching summer camps, providing mental health services to those in need, and much more. We thank you for your past support and encourage you to help us continue these services by making a secure online donation today. IN THIS ISSUE: Pacesetters Lead the Way Volunteer for Days of Caring Shaunte and Becky's Story Discounted Indians Tickets Summer Camps for Youth May is Mental Health Month

Pacesetters Lead the Way Your organization can help lead the way in 2006! By conducting early and ambitious workplace campaigns, Pacesetters set the trend for the overall campaign, committing to raise at least five percent more than the prior year's total. By setting their sights high, they raise the extra dollars that are needed to improve the quality of life for all Greater Clevelanders. Join this dynamic group and become a 2006 Pacesetter.

Get Involved with Days of Caring Painting, planting, preparing meals; what a difference a day makes. United Way's Days of Caring give volunteers the opportunity to donate a day of work to one of our community partner's sites. This is your chance to join the 2,200 volunteers who completed projects at more than 40 agencies during 2005. The 2006 Days of Caring are September 21 & 28, October 12 & 26 and November 9. Special days and summer projects are also available upon request. Learn more about Days of Caring Get your company involved Become a sponsor View a photo gallery of last year's projects

Shaunte and Becky's Story Did you know that research has shown that the positive relationships between Big Brothers and Big Sisters and their Littles have a direct, measurable, and lasting impact on children's lives? Learn how Big Sister Becky has helped guide her "Little," Shaunte, to adulthood and how their relationship has enriched and improved both of their lives.

Discounted Indians Tickets A new game has been added to the United Way line-up. Get your discounted tickets for the May 29 Memorial Day game now!

United Way Partner Agencies Offer Summer Camps for Youth Are you or someone you know looking for an enriching experience for a youth during the summer months? From day camp for preschoolers to overnight camp opportunities for teens, our partner agencies offer a variety of activities. Learn more.

May is Mental Health Month Caring for your mind as well as your body will keep you healthier, happier and more productive. Did you know that most mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety disorders, are as treatable as physical illnesses? Here are just a few quick links for more information on "Minding your health" for better living: Fast Facts about mental health (PDF) MIND Your Stress - On the Job (PDF) Signs of Depression - Checklist (PDF) Helping Children Grow Up Healthy - Mind & Body (PDF) United Way Funded Mental Health Programs

Check Community-Wide Needs for the Greatest Impact on Our Community By designating Community-Wide Needs with your pledge, you authorize our trained volunteers to decide how your donations, and those of countless others, can target the greatest needs of our community. It might be to deliver meals to homebound seniors, train daycare providers to provide the best possible educational preparation for children or any of the nearly 180 programs provided by our community partners, or initiatives of the Community Vision Council. Here is how to pledge confidentially online.

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