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OCTOBER 2007
Hello, and thank you
for your support of United Way of Greater
Cleveland.
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GuitarMania® Gala
Auction!
The rock-and-roll gala event of the year is
almost here! Guitars rule at United Way of Greater
Cleveland’s GuitarMania Gala Auction on Saturday,
October 20, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and
Museum. More... | | |
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Student Nurse Finds
Cure for
Health Insurance
Deficiency
You’ve decided to go back to school to train for
a medical profession, but you can’t afford health
coverage while doing it. Here’s what one young
woman did to remedy that unhealthy
predicament. More...
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United Way Moves to
New Community Investment
Strategies
United Way has adopted new
investment strategies based on the Core
Services Planning Project, a three-year body of
research that identifies our community's health and
human service needs. The
Plain Dealer reported on the new
investment strategy that looks holistically at
service alignment for consumers of services. It takes
into consideration other public and private funding, and
seeks to complement, rather than duplicate, what is
being financed by others. More...
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Hometown Huddle to
Build
First-Ever Fitness
Zone
United Way of Greater Cleveland
will team up with the Cleveland Browns Foundation and
National City Bank to create a “Fitness Zone” for
preteens and teens in the Goodrich-Gannett Neighborhood
Center at 1368 East 55th Street in Cleveland for the 9th
Annual Hometown Huddle on Tuesday, October 9. More…
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Celebrity Golf
Tournament
Plays to Perfect
Weather
A beautiful day of golf was
enjoyed by all at United Way of Greater Cleveland’s 10th
Anniversary Celebrity Golf Tournament on September 18.
The tournament, presented by the Cleveland Browns and
Continental Airlines and hosted by Hemlock Springs Golf
Club, raised $103,000, benefiting United Way’s campaign.
The 10th Anniversary sponsor was National City Bank. View
photos from this
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United Way
Sports Auction – 10/25/07 to 11/8/07 -- United Way of Greater Cleveland’s 5th
Annual Sports Auction begins Thursday, October 25. Bid
online at cleveland.com/sportsauction for great sports
memorabilia like a Joe Thomas autographed authentic
jersey and sports experience packages from the Browns,
Cavaliers, Indians and Lake Erie Monsters. And log on to
cleveland.com/sportsauction beginning October 25 to
check out all the items that will be up for auction on
November 8, when WTAM 1100 will broadcast the live
on-air portion.
 Cavs Discount
Tickets: United Way Nights with the
Cavaliers --
Cheer
on the 2007 Eastern Conference Champion Cleveland
Cavaliers while supporting your community through United
Way! Discount tickets are now available for eight
exciting home games at the Q. United Way will receive $5
to $7.50 from each ticket sold. More...
 Lake Erie
Monsters Getting Closer and Closer -- And we can’t wait to welcome them!
Discount tickets are available to see our new American
Hockey League team and a portion of ticket sales will
benefit United Way. More...
Viva Las
Vegas! -- UnitedWayTravel.com has a travel deal that’s a
sure bet -- a two-night stay at The Planet Hollywood
Resort, with nonstop air service on Continental Airlines
-- a mini-vacation jackpot at a winning price! More...
Melting Pot Orchestra Concert --
Groove to the mellow sounds of the
Melting Pot Orchestra in a special evening concert on
November 17 to help United Way. This multicultural
ensemble’s music is a blend of African/Latin influences,
jazz and contemporary rhythms. More...
 Neil Zaza’s
Comin’ to Town -- Tis the season to get
your tickets early for a rockin’ holiday experience!
Internationally recognized master guitarist Neil Zaza
brings his unique Christmas Extravaganza back to the
Palace Theatre for its 5th Anniversary. A portion of
balcony ticket proceeds benefit United Way. More….
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