http://uwdupage.org United Way of Dupage Area Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:02:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The deadline for passing a fair and responsible budget by our State Legislators has come and gone. The result? Nothing yet. We are still facing massive cuts to human service programs and state-run agencies that rely on equitable funding from the State to protect and serve the elderly, the disabled, ... http://uwdupage.org/2009/07/the-deadline-for-a-state-budget-has-passed-now-what/ "Out of Poverty" is a program of personal change. "Out of Poverty" affirms that change is possible. By following a step-by-step process within a group context, participants take responsibility for their life and choices, commit to learn and practice new behavior, and finally share experiences and thus find a road ... http://uwdupage.org/2009/07/catholic-charities-out-of-poverty-program/ Please visit our Press Release page to read our two newest articles. The first is about United Way of the DuPage Area's $3.7 million investment in more than 100 health and human service programs in 30 communities. The second introduces the six new members joining United Way of the DuPage ... http://uwdupage.org/2009/06/community-investment-and-new-board-members/ On June 21st, the longest day of the year, United Way of the DuPage Area will join United Ways across the country in the second annual United Way Day of Action. This event serves as a call-to-action for individuals to come together in collective efforts to make needed changes in ... http://uwdupage.org/2009/06/united-way-day-of-action/ In this article: What State Budget Cuts Mean The State of Illinois has passed a budget that cuts by half health and human services across the state. However, it is not too late to reverse the dire consequences that are sure to result if this vote stands. During the week of ... http://uwdupage.org/2009/06/help-stop-human-service-cuts-contact-your-legislators/ Back To School Fair Wednesday August 5, 2009 DuPage County Fairgrounds Back to School Flyer (English) Back to School Flyer (Spanish/Español) The Fair is held at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton and is coordinated by Catholic Charities. It is a one-stop shopping event of health and human services for families living on low ... http://uwdupage.org/2009/06/back-to-school-fair/ Please take a look at a new section of our website where we will be posting our press releases. You can go here to read about our two newest releases. One focuses on UWDA volunteer Phil Smith winning United Way of Metropolitan Chicago's Volunteer of the Year award at the ... http://uwdupage.org/2009/05/new-press-release-page/ Get ready for another night at the ballpark with United Way at the fourth annual "Salute to United Way Supporters" at U.S. Cellular Field on August 18. Come watch the Chicago White Sox slug it out against the Kansas City Royals where United Way and the White Sox have ... http://uwdupage.org/2009/05/salute-to-united-way-supporters-with-the-white-sox/ United Way of the DuPage Area's annual board meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on June 17th, 2009 at The Community House in Hinsdale. http://uwdupage.org/2009/05/uwda-annual-board-meeting/ Free Foreclosure Prevention Help May 30th DuPage County Administration Building Workshop Helps Homeowners Get Assistance and Avoid Scams Struggling DuPage County homeowners can get information on President Obama's Making Home Affordable foreclosure prevention initiatives and other strategies to help them save their homes at a free workshop Saturday, May 30, 2009, from 2 ... http://uwdupage.org/2009/05/free-foreclosure-prevention-help-may-30th/