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.

Project Connect

On February 3, 2010 at the Knights of Columbus Hall the third annual Project Connect served nearly 700 individuals with the health and human services they needed. Community members were invited to take part in the free goods and services provided byÂ 76 agencies and businesses ranging from housing assitance and parenting resources to health care and bags of food to take home.

With the help ofÂ 288 volunteers and many organizational staff the event was a huge success. Several guests commented how helpful Project Connect was and that they were able to get the things they needed. One guest said, "The immunizations were great! Everything was very helpful, my husband was just laid off. Thank you."

Thank you to all the wonderful individuals, businesses and organizations who came together to make Project Connect a huge success! Click here to watch a movie of the days impact.

Project Connect	2010 Statistics:
27	Tax returns filed
44	Cholesterol levels checked
103	H1N1 immunizations administered
150	Hair-cuts given
321	Blankets given away
600+	Personal care bags given away
640	Bags of food given away

Ruthie Krause of Trillium Complete Salon cuts Jordyn Lake's

hair at Project Connect on February 3, 2010.

Project Connect 2010

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.

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!

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!

Project Connect