United Way of Faribault

11/17/2016

Don't forget to give to the MAX today!! Check out the givemn site and find the United Way of Faribault to make a donation!

https://www.givemn.org/

04/01/2016

We appreciate the generosity of Citizens Community Federal and look forward to partnering with them to serve the community of Faribault!

From one United Way to another, our branch teams are proud to support worthy organizations including this recent community donation made to the United Way of Faribault.

01/25/2016

A great article explaining the United Way of Faribault's Dolly Parton Imagination Library program for children age 0 to 5

The UWofF is greatly appreciative of the generosity displayed by Allina Health!

There is also a great article about the program and donation in the Northfield News! The Faribault United Way and Northfield Area United Way will be working hard together on securing funding for this particular program going forward!

http://www.southernminn.com/faribault_daily_news/news/article_24a9ff0d-9ea8-53cd-aad2-0558f3cb1ac4.html

A donation from Allina Health to local United Way organizations will help get books into the hands of area children.

12/14/2015

Make holiday shopping easy this year by just winning one or both of these awesome prizes!

Enter the Faribault Daily News raffle for your chance to win a Fari “Bo” Bear or a custom made bench!! Tickets are only $1 each and you can enter as many tickets as you’d like! All proceeds will benefit the United Way of Faribault.

The winner will be drawn TOMORROW (12/15) by 5 pm so hurry down to the Faribault Daily News office at 514 Central Ave in Faribault to submit all of your entries. Tickets can also be purchased at the United Way of Faribault office at 220 Central Ave in Faribault or at The State Bank of Faribault's downtown office.

Or email me at [email protected] if you would like tickets delivered to your business!

12/07/2015

We are still working very hard to secure donations for our 2015/2016 campaign! If you are interested in making a personal donation or would like to hold a work place campaign at your office, please contact me at [email protected].

We sincerely appreciate the generosity of those that have given this year and those that are committed to donating again throughout 2016!

11/11/2015

1 million vet & military families will lose EITC/CTC if Congress doesn’t act. Stand for http://gag.gl/FOWPch

Stand for Veteran and Military Families The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC), make an important difference in the lives of 2 million veteran and military families. Without action, half of these families would lose some or all of these credits in 2017. This Veteran's Day…

11/11/2015

1 million veteran and military families will lose EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) and CTC (Child Tax Credit) if Congress doesn’t act. Let's stand together for veterans and their working families! http://gag.gl/Ue1UGz

11/08/2015

“All parents understand that strong teaching is fundamental to strong opportunities for their children. We as a country should treat that opportunity as a right that every family has—regardless of race, ethnicity or national origin, zip code, wealth, or first language." http://gag.gl/lR7QQZ

How state programs are honing in on cultivating high-quality educators for all students.

11/07/2015

Are you ready for a parent-teacher conference? Do your homework first. Here are 3 tips: http://gag.gl/e1rnpO

Like a good Scout, parents should be prepared. Educators agree that doing your homework can make a big difference. Here's expert advice on how to ace your next parent-teacher conference.

11/07/2015

According to survey, the role of business in collective impact can enhance future education success. http://gag.gl/tuOgvl

A new report highlights how the business community’s support and expertise can greatly enhance the odds of success for collective impact efforts in education.

11/07/2015

Balancing full-time work and full-time study can be a real challenge for college students. But graduation is so crucial for increasing future career prospects. If your own family is struggling to make it work, call 2-1-1 to find resources that may be available. http://gag.gl/VDlico

In colleges around the country, most students are also workers.

11/07/2015

DYK simply talking with young children is vital to their brain development? Learn more here: http://gag.gl/9btQpD

The new book by surgeon Dana Suskind, Thirty Million Words: Building A Child's Brain, explores the importance of constantly talking to our kids, even when they're too young to talk back.