DECEMBER 2018 | ISSUE: 12
GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU LIVE UNITED
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Greetings!
United Way of Brazoria County (UWBC) celebrates all that you and the hundreds of other volunteers, advocates, and donors do everyday to progress the mission of UWBC to promote a higher quality of life in our communities.
We thank you deeply and ask that you become a digital advocate for the UWBC mission just as you are in your daily life.
We are grateful you have joined the fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in Brazoria County.
We couldn't do it without you.
Sincerely,
The United Way of Brazoria County Staff
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Holiday Closure: December 24th-26th
Happy Holidays from all of us at United Way of Brazoria County!
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#GIVINGTUESDAY
November 27, 2018
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CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHT
lyondellbasell Carnival Theme
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We are highlighting lyondellbasell - Alvin Chocolate Bayou this month as their Employee Campaign Leader, Deborah Bembry, blew a breath of fresh air into their campaign with a carnival theme! They had volunteers cooking fajitas, sausages, pico, queso, and had lots of games such as: Chuck-a-Duck, Dino Dig, Putt Putt Golf, Giant Jenga, Corn Hole, and Cake Walk along with a raffle for fabulous prizes. Their fun resulted in more than $3,000 raised from the event, and exceeded their employee goal!
The group of volunteers she recruited were so creative and worked tirelessly even coming off a shutdown. The event was so fun and successful no one wanted it to end. A big
THANK YOU
to Deborah, her group of volunteers, and the generous lyondellbasell employees!
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SMALL BUSINESS | BIG IMPACT
Lola Stardust Fine Art Studio & Gallery
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We are pleased to announce
Lola Stardust Fine Art Studio & Gallery
as UWBC's newest Small Business | Big Impact member!
Suzanne Lola
or “Lola Stardust”, is a fine artist specializing in acrylic paints with a focus on pop-surrealism art and is open for commissions.
Suzanne said UWBC was her first thought when thinking about how to give back, "I love supporting my community, and being able to give back is a pleasure and something I never thought I would be able to do."
We'd like to say thank you to Suzanne and to all of our Small Business | Big Impact founding members! Small businesses play a critical role in maintaining a thriving local economy, and their partnership is equally critical to the success of UWBC.
Click the link below to learn more about UWBC's Small Business | Big Impact founding members and how you can join!
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UWBC | DOW CHILI COOK-OFF
November 15, 2018
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Thank you to
Dow Texas Operations
and all of the 2018 Chili Cook-Off cookers, volunteers, and donors! This year was a huge success with over 40 teams competing to be the Chili Champions!
We had 29 teams make it to the Final Round held at the Dow Diamond Center, and more than $1,600 was raised for our community, which will power programs to help those in need.
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VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)
Call to Action!
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Every year, UWBC facilitates the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. We're issuing an official
Call to Action
for VITA Volunteers. We're looking for dedicated tax preparation volunteers to give their own time to ensure those with limited incomes are able to complete tax returns in a timely fashion. Basic tax training and certification will be provided.
No prior tax preparation experience is necessary, just a desire to learn and willingness to share your time and skills. you will receive complete training on everything you need to know with VITA instructor, Karen Simon of Dow.
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WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS
Dillard's Making a Big Impact
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Brazoria County Dillard's locations celebrate their 2018 United Way Workplace Campaigns! Both Dillard’s Lake Jackson and Dillard's Pearland had their best campaign in years!
Dillard's Lake Jackson employee workplace participation is up 84% And, employee workplace donations increased by 61%!
Dillard's Pearland employee workplace participation is up 60%! And, employee workplace donations increased by 351%!
Thank you to Dillard's Managers and Employee Campaign Leaders, Janese Lazor and Lori Streu for your commitment to our community!
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WORKPLACE CAMPAIGNS WRAPPING UP
Thank you for your hard work!
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We are closing out most of our 2018/2019 Workplace Campaigns and are grateful for all of the hard work our Employee Campaign Leaders and their committee members who have worked and are still working tirelessly to conduct a successful campaign to educate their employees, mobilize their volunteers, and encourage them to invest in the success of our residents and our communities as a whole.
We would like to thank 3M, Ascend Performance Materials, BASF Corporation, Brazoria County, Brazos National Bank, Brazosport College, CenterPoint Energy, Chevron Phillips, CHI St. Luke’s Brazosport, Dillard’s Lake Jackson and Pearland Stores, The Dow Chemical Company, First State Banks, Fluor Federal Petroleum Operations, Freeport LNG, H-E-B Stores, Huntsman Performance Products, INEOS, IsoTherapeutics Group, lyondellbasell, Mundy Companies, Olin Corporation, Pearland State Bank, Phillips 66, Port Freeport, Riviana Foods, Shintech, Texas First Bank – Pearland, Texas Gulf Banks, The Facts, Turner Industries, UPS, Wells Fargo, and Zachry Group - to name a few!!!!
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QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHT
Q4 - Health
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When it comes to healthy living, a person’s zip code should never be a deterrent to success. And yet, for many people, that’s the case. Enter United Way of Brazoria County. Together with our partners, we are improving health in the communities we serve. From increasing access to nutritious foods in low-income communities to connecting residents to mental health resources. We are bringing solutions to each community, enabling them to address their own unique threats to health.
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SBP CALL TO ACTION GALA
Supporting Long-Term Recovery
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United Way of Brazoria County, Brazoria County Long-Term Recovery, and SBP staff enjoyed an evening of food and craft cocktails to support SBP's mission. Funds raised from this event will help support long-term recovery efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
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VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER
Glenn LaMont
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UWBC is happy to announce Glenn LaMont, Deputy Emergency Management, Brazoria County, as the UWBC Volunteer of the Quarter for Fall 2018!
Congratulations and thank you, Glenn!
In addition to his ongoing work supporting the needs of the UWBC staff and office as a Board Member, he has been a volunteer with UWBC since 2013, participating on the Community Impact Committee. He is also on the board of The Gathering Place and volunteers at Brazosport College and Brazosport Center Stages.
"I enjoy volunteering in the community I live in because I like to give back what I have received. I feel volunteers help make the world a better place," Glenn said.
We deeply thank Glenn and the entire Brazoria County Emergency Management Department for their ongoing support of the UWBC mission. Your work for the benefit of the community truly embodies what it means to
#LiveUnited
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UPCOMING EVENTS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Attend an Event or Volunteer
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We have so many great things going on around Brazoria County! Don't miss out on these upcoming events and volunteer opportunities around the county.
Click the button below for a calendar and make sure to share with your colleagues and friends!
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You aren't a volunteer. You are someone's hero.
United, We Win
is a Facebook group dedicated to connecting you with the local causes and volunteer opportunities that you are passionate about. Join this group to stay informed about the great work happening in Brazoria County and to learn how you can be a part of it.
When you join the fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community, we all win.
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