September 1, 2005 Hello, and thank you for your support of United Way of Greater Cleveland. United Way Helps Greater Clevelanders in Need: 2005 Goal Set at $43.5 Million The 2005 United Way of Greater Cleveland Campaign kicked off September 1 highlighting both the enormous need in and the incredible generosity of the Greater Cleveland community this year. All those who attended enjoyed a delicious breakfast and saw some of their favorite celebrities flipping pancakes on Public Square. View photos from this event. View the 2005 Campaign Kickoff Press Release IN THIS ISSUE: Interview With Henry L. Meyer III United Way Aids Hurricane Katrina Victims Discounted Indians Tickets for September 30 How United Way Cares Last Chance for Golf Sponorships Meet Tremain Focusing on the Positive Side of Aging Events Calendar

Interview With Henry L. Meyer III, the 2005 United Way Campaign Chairman As we begin the 2005 United Way Campaign, we interviewed Henry L. Meyer III, the 2005 United Way of Greater Cleveland Campaign Chair. Mr. Meyer is also the Chair-elect of the United Way Board of Directors and Chairman and CEO of KeyCorp. Read the interview here.

United Way aids Hurricane Katrina Victims On behalf of all donors, United Way of Greater Cleveland will donate $50,000 to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Half of the funds will go to the American Red Cross Cleveland Chapter and the other half will go to the United Way of America Hurricane Katrina Response Fund. These contributions will aid both immediate front line relief efforts and future rebuilding of victims' lives. This donation will come from the reserve funds, and therefore will not affect funding for programs and services of our partner agencies that deal with local tragedies on a daily basis. Find out how to make an additional donation above and beyond your United Way contribution to the Hurricane Katrina Response Fund through United Way of Greater Cleveland.

Get discounted Indians tickets, support United Way and cheer on the Tribe in their last homestand on September 30 Help yourself to discounted tickets while you help United Way of Greater Cleveland by coming to the Jake on September 30. Join your fellow Clevelanders as we send the White Sox back to Chicago and cheer the Indians on to the post season at this special event. The Cleveland Indians have generously extended discount tickets to United Way supporters on this special day, with a portion of ticket proceeds ordered through United Way benefiting the 2005 United Way campaign. Game time is 7:05 pm. Click here to get more details or download ticket order form now.(PDF)

How United Way Cares How United Way Investment Clusters are Organized, First in a Series This is the first of a series that will appear in United Way's What Matters eNewsletter that will explain in detail how United Way is organized. By understanding the structure you will better understand how United Way impacts the lives of so many people in our community effectively and efficiently. Read the article here.

Last chance to sponsor United Way's Celebrity Golf Tournament at Hemlock Springs Golf Club, Geneva, Ohio on Tuesday, September 13, 2005. Enjoy an entire day of great golf with Browns alumni and other celebrities. All proceeds benefit United Way. Hole sponsors and tournament sponsorship opportunities still available, link to sponsorship form (PDF). Outstanding silent and live auctions as well as breakfast, lunch, dinner and prizes round out a truly unforgettable day. Contact Michelle Battle at 216-436-2121 or mbattle@uws.org for more sponsorship information.

United Way of Greater Cleveland community partners help people thrive Meet Tremain to learn why this work matters.

September is Healthy Aging Month: Focusing on the positive side of aging Healthy Aging Month promotes the positive aspects of aging and is designed to increase knowledge about new treatments, promote awareness of healthy lifestyles and expand the contributions of older persons to families and communities. Learn more about the four keys to healthy aging: physical fitness, social wellness, financial fitness and mental wellness.

Thanks for your responses Thanks to all of those who responded to our survey in the last edition of What Matters. We gathered lots of great information that will help us better tailor this newsletter to your interests over the coming months. And congratulations to those of you won Neil Diamond tickets. Rumor has it he's still quite the entertainer...we hope you enjoyed the evening. For those of you who didn't get the chance to complete the survey, we'd still like to hear from you. Take the survey now.

Upcoming events Check out this listing of upcoming United Way events. From golfing to volunteering to the auction on eBay, there is something for everyone.

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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