September 2021
United Moments with UWYC
Kim's Corner

It has been 14 months since I started as President and CEO of United Way of Yellowstone County. Time flies when you are in the midst of a pandemic and working hard to make lasting change in our community! I have enjoyed getting to know our stakeholders—donors, staff, Board of Directors, coalition members, and concerned community citizens. As I embark on my second fall season at UWYC, I am thankful for the abundance and generosity of our community.
 
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Every day here in Yellowstone County I see examples of this type of generosity. Donating and investing in people, issues, and causes, we care about what makes our community a better place.
 
United Way has a long history of adapting to meet the needs of our community with the greatest impact. During good times and bad times, we rise to support our neighbors. Yellowstone County is where you want to live, work, and play because of the strong sense of community. UWYC is a cornerstone in ensuring our community is healthy and every citizen has an opportunity to prosper.
 
We are kicking off our Annual Campaign this month and we hope you will consider supporting us with a financial gift or the gift of time through our Days of Caring volunteer engagement program. Or you might be interested in supporting Operation Supply- our annual drive to stock the pantries of our local schools with supplies for the homeless and under-served children. September 16 is the deadline to turn in your collected items!
2021 CommUnity Rally Update
In our ongoing dedication to responding to the health and safety of our community, the 2021 CommUnity Rally has been postponed until it is deemed responsible to again gather in large groups.

Please wash your hands often, mask up, stay home if you are sick and take all other necessary precautions to stay healthy. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Days Of Caring 2021
UWYC's Day of Caring is Days of Caring this year! This year's event takes place from September to November and consists of two types of projects:
  • SIGNATURE Projects
  • Remote projects available to an unlimited number of companies/groups that want to register and participate. 
  • Occur during a designated timeframe at a company’s site. 

  • MATCHED Projects
  • fewer, in-person projects that will be matched with a limited number of companies.  
  • Priority will go to companies holding a giving campaign where an in-person project has the opportunity to be coordinated between the company and an engagement experience.

Contact Pam for more info!
2018 Day of Caring Volunteered laid new trails at High Sierra Park.
Host a collection drive at your business, faith organization, service club or group to jumpstart United Way’s season of giving and Days of Caring. This annual collection helps stock local school pantries with school supplies and hygiene items to be provided for students’ needs throughout the year.
Collections and supply purchases may take place at any time with a delivery date of Thursday, September 16. 
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Advocacy Update
UWYC Supports Billings Public Schools Mask Requirements

We stand with School District 2's mask requirement of all K-12 students, staff and visitors at all Billings K-12 schools along with the leadership from Billings Clinic, SCL Health/St. Vincent Healthcare, RiverStone Health and St. John’s United.

  • Far too many Billings residents and businesses have been negatively impacted by COVID.
  • Masking up in our schools protects those under age 12 and other vulnerable populations that are unable to get the vaccine.
  • Taking steps to keep our community healthy is important in keeping our economy safe and open.
 
Please do your part to keep our businesses open and our community safe. Consider wearing a mask when physical distancing isn't possible and getting vaccinated. Click these links for vaccination info: Billings Clinic, RiverStone Health, St. Vincent Healthcare, and St. John's United. 

This Labor Day we honor workers, especially frontline workers who continue to take risks during the coronavirus pandemic to keep our economy going. We also celebrate the partnership between labor unions and United Way. Thank you for your work and sacrifices to keep our community safe
Monthly Honor Role
Shout out to these donors who have invested in Yellowstone County's health, education, and financial stability efforts this month! We appreciate your support and generosity!
Dominic Anderson
Patrick Angland
Associated Food Stores Employees
Angeline Bosowicz
Tonia Coulter
Joshua Craft
Crisi Davidson
Dillard`s Employees
Brittany Dockter
Stacy Dreessen
Michael Fitch
Tasha Garfield
Amy Hess
Alexis Hoke
IBM Corp. Employees
JC Penney Employees
Nancy Kolb
Danny Kunsman
Paula Lee
Paul Mcculloch
Steven Melia
Linda Morton
Anne Nelson
O`Reilly Auto Parts Employees
Seth Penninger
Braedan Price
Leslie Roche
Diana Schmidt
Mandeep Shergill
Target Employees
Matthew Thompson
Raquel Thompson
Ada Califano Wassmann
Brian Windhagen
IT'S CAMPAIGN TIME
Every year, we encourage the entire community to gather funds, knowledge, and passion to address immediate needs regarding education, financial stability, and health. We organize and lead hundreds of organizations in the fight against homelessness, hunger, drug abuse, and kids dropping out of school.

You are invited to be a part of the solution and join us by running a Workplace Campaign this fall!

The Workplace Giving Campaign is a continued opportunity to position your organization as a philanthropic leader in Yellowstone County, and we hope you will join us!
Ongoing Events
  • Multiply Your Caring
  • Use your creativity and ideas to spread this important message and encourage action to as many as you possibly can. What methods and communication techniques will you use to SPREAD THE WORD? Start a ripple and let it grow.
  • Annual Campaign
  • The work we do cannot be accomplished without the support of our community. There's still time to make your contribution!
  • Volunteer Recruitment
  • We're looking for talented and dedicated community members to join our board and committees. Where can your talents shine?
Does your family, service organization, social group or company want to give back to our community through volunteering? Click the picture above to view current volunteer opportunities in Yellowstone County!

If you would like your organization's opportunities listed, contact Pam:
United Way of Yellowstone County
406.252.3839
2173 Overland Ave, Billings, MT 59102
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