Why Should I Give to the

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Why Should I Give to the United Way? (Some
things you may not have considered)
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Its About People In the Fraser Valley
The United Way isnt about money, its about
giving people a little help when the need it. One
in four people in the Fraser Valley have been
touched by United Way That means one in four of
your friends and neighbours have had some help
from a United Way Agency
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Deb and Robs daughter Taylor, was born with
Seckel Syndrome that means that she will never
develop normally, either physically or
mentally. The Mission Association for Community
Living gave them the help they needed. Now Deb is
volunteering, giving back some of the help she
received. Mission Association for Community
Living is a United Way Member Agency
Deb Rob, Taylor Hayley
YOUR Gifts Make A Difference!
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• Lets talk about how United Way makes investments
  in the community.
• The first concern is to deal with the basic needs
  of life, and help people break the cycle of
  poverty
• United Way supports Community Food Banks, which
  provide some basic support to families in need,
  when they need a hand up

United Way supports Basic Needs
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• United Way also addresses issues of prevention
• At 25 years old Thelma was facing the task of
  raising her children alone
• Thelma began taking her children to Sardis
  Doorway, but still had a problem with alcohol
• Then Thelma met Elsie, a doorway worker, who
  showed tolerance and patience, and helped Thelma
  change her unhealthy lifestyle.
• Thelma now works with children and youth at
  Doorway
• Sardis Doorway for Mothers and Children is a
  United Way Member Agency

Strengthening Foundations For Children and
Families
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• And sometimes, people just need a little hand up
  to become self sufficient once again
• Jacqui, a fifty something woman on her own, is
  out of work and out of money.
• This can be one of the hardest tasks anyone can
  face not just convincing someone else you can
  do the job, but convincing yourself first
• Jacqui took stock of herself with the help of
  Abbotsford Association for Healthy Agings 55
  Program
• Now Jacqui can recognize her own abilities and
  no longer feels alone

Helping Older Workers Stay Healthy and Connected
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Why Give to United Way?

• It touches everyone one in four Fraser Valley
  residents have been touched by UW
• Its local money raised here stays here
• It builds community
• Its tax deductible save money on your taxes!

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Your Effective Choice

• When you give to United Way, your gift will have
  an impact on 51 programs and services provided by
  community agencies.
• These community agencies have programs that help
  children and families, seniors, people with a
  disability, and those struggling with poverty
• Working together, we can make a difference so
  everyone can have an equal chance!

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How Are We Doingin the Valley?

• Fraser Valley average per capita giving to United
  Way 2.33

• National average per capita giving to United Way
  13.64

To do our job of supporting the community, we
need your help!
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Its EASY to Make a Donation!

• Just fill in your pledge card and indicate
• Cash or Cheque
• Visa/Mastercard
• Pre-Authorized Payments

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How to Make a Difference Donate a cup of coffee

• For each donation you make, you receive a tax
  credit from Revenue Canada
• This means that
• A donation of 500 costs you .89 a day
• A gift of 1,000 costs you 1.66 a day
• How much does 3 or 4 cups of coffee a week mean
  to you? Just 5 or 10 dollars a week can do a lot
  for those less fortunate in our community.

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The Benefits of Your Donation Include

• Help out those who need a helping hand
• Satisfaction of knowing your giving back to the
  community
• Achieve your own Personal Goals
• Tax Credit that can save you income tax

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• 2002 United Way Campaign Cabinet
• Lucie Honey-Ray - Life Changes
• Fiona Brett - Globe West Printers
• Sue Miller - Surrey Metro
• Ben Langelaar - RBC Financial Group
• Gordon Ritch - self-employed
• Skip Bassford - University College of the Fraser
  Valley
• Denise Jimmo - Community Employment Development
• Nadine Power - Abbotsford Community Services
•  David Rice - Canadian Labour Congress
• Art Kube Retired - Federation of Labour
• Shirley Price - RBC Financial Group
• Carly Ferguson - Prospera Credit Union
• Fiona Harris - Abbotsford News

Please Join Us and give
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Thank YOU
United Way