So What?

Our 2009-2010 Campaign has come to and an end and many people ask the question, So What? Our answer to this question is expressed with enthusiasm and excitement. Simply check out our 2009-2010 Community Impact Report to see the progress that has been made in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.

This report shares a glimpse of the work that we have completed over the last year. From investing $166,750 in 23 programs of 21 local health and human service agencies, to our 5 impact areas, partner agencies and current projects and strategic initiatives, we encourage you to check out the report and see the impact we have had in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.

Without the dollars contributed, we could not assist Manna in providing food to local pantries, Exceptional Riders in increasing the self-esteem of more than 18 kids with physical and developmental disabilities or Northern Homes in decreasing and preventing the effects of losing a home on a family.

After looking over the report, we are sure you'll see the impact your investment in United Way has. After all, United Way does much more than a community Campaign and we could not do it without YOU!

Advocate

Anyone can champion the cause. Whether you're speaking out to improve education, income and health, reaching out to members of Congress and local elected officials, or wearing the LIVE UNITED shirt to show your support, you can help inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. So go ahead and advocate in a LIVE UNITED world. Do it in public. Be visible. Be loud.

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FEET

Char-Em United Way is playing a coordinating role to make public transit in Emmet County a reality.

A group of representatives from human service agencies, business, groups serving seniors and the disabled, and other community leaders are working to build Emmet Transit, a countywide transportation system that would provide limited fixed route and "dial-a-ride" bus service throughout the county. FEET is an offshoot of Emmet 20/20 and the Charlevoix Emmet Human Services Coordinating Body, Transportation Work Group. Advocate for FEET.

2-1-1

Char-Em United Way is working to bring 2-1-1 to our community by 2011.

2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. The implementation of 2-1-1 is spearheaded by United Ways and information and referral agencies in states and local communities. 2-1-1 now serves over 240 million Americans including 80% of Michigan residents. However, the system is not yet available in northern lower Michigan. Help us bring 2-1-1 to Charleovix and Emmet Counties,Â click here for an action alert or for more information about 2-1-1Â click here.Â Â