DAY OF CARING 2019

Thank you to all who participated, volunteered, and supported Day of Caring! We had a great time working together and gathering 3,000 pounds of food, which exceeded last year's donations. All food was donated to Tompkins County Food Distribution Network's 15 food pantries! Joan is the Volunteer Coordinator for Tompkins County's Food Distribution Networks. Watch her message about how your donations make a difference in our community. In honor of September being "Food Security month", UWTC will continue accepting donation of non-perishable food items through September 30th . You can also donate to food security by calling (607) 500- GIVE , via UWTC's website: www.uwtc.org or text the word LOCAL to 313131 and be directed to a giving page.

Chris Malcolm, Wegman's Store Manager  Volunteers from HOLT Architects George Ferrari, Community Foundation of Tompkins County

Volunteers & food donations from Tompkins Trust Company Jessica Gosa, Foodnet Meals on Wheels Volunteers sorting food donated by CFCU Community Credit Union!

CARNIVAL FOR A CAUSE RECAP

Tompkins Trust Company celebrated their United Way Campaign and our community on September 14th by sponsoring Carnival for a Cause. Thank you to those who attended, we had a great time being apart of the fun! Thank you to Tompkins Trust Company for putting on a great family-friendly event, which supports our local non-profit partners. All funds raised during Carnival for a Cause go to the Community Care Fund.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE DINE-TO-DONATE

Only two days left to participate in Texas Roadhouse's Dine-to-Donate!  Enjoy a meal at Texas Roadhouse on 719-25  S. Meadow St. Ithaca, NY today and tomorrow (9/16-9/17) and ask for 10% of your purchases to go towards United Way of Tompkins County. 100% of proceeds will go to support Hunger & Food Security/Programs. Participate by bringing in a copy of this flyer or simply request for proceeds to be donated through United Way during the times listed below: 9/16/19: 4pm-10pm 9/17/19: 4pm-10pm Texas Roadhouse is proud to be a United Way of Tompkins County Corporate Cornerstone Partner (CCP) . Click Here to get more information on how to become a CCP also!

2019 CAMPAIGN GOAL ANNOUNCED!

We are excited to announce that our 2019 Campaign Goal is $1.9 Million ! Campaign Chair Cal Walker calls us to be the solution by donating through United Way of Tompkins County. Be the Solution . Visit www.uwtc.org/GiveUnited , call (607) 500-GIVE or text LOCAL to 313131 to give through United Way. Were you unable to attend our Campaign Kickoff on Day of Caring? Watch Campaign Chair, Cal Walker's inspirational speech at Day of Caring and our goal announcement at the end!

PACESETTERS

Congratulations to our Pacesetters who have completed their workplace campaign! Thank you to the following organizations who have gone above and beyond in their workplace campaign, taking us one step closer to reaching our campaign goal of $1.9 Million ! Foodnet Meals on Wheels Community Dispute Resolution CFCU Community Credit Union Ithaca Health Alliance Human Services Coalition Opportunities Alternatives & Resources of Tompkins County Sciarabba Walker & Co., LLP Target Tops Wegmans

Pictured: Pacesetter Co-chairs Jessica Gosa, Foodnet Meals on Wheels & Alex Adelewitz , Wegmans

YOUTH AND PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM

Do you know of a Tompkins County high school junior or senior wanting to make a difference in their community? Nominate them to United Way's Youth and Philanthropy (YAP) Program before September 30th ! Through the YAP program, students learn community needs and assets, engage in community service, review grant applications, and award $25,000 to local community organizations. For more information or to nominate a student, please contact Emma at eterwilliger@uwtc.org.

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