United Way of Metropolitan Chicago connects Chicago Career Tech to non-profit organizations
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago is proud to announce a new partnership with Chicago Career Tech (CCT), an initiative led by the mayor and created to develop a corps of trained professionals who will strengthen Chicago’s position as a national center for technology businesses. Supported by the City, business community and non-profit sector, CCT focuses on educating recently laid-off industry workers, with...
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Posted 5/26/10 10:46 AM UTC | Category: News Releases
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, in partnership with the City of Chicago, will celebrate National Volunteer Week with its first annual Week of Caring, Sunday, April 18 through Saturday, April 24, 2010. United Way Week of Caring is a celebration of volunteerism across Chicagoland and will link thousands of volunteers with nearly 200 projects at United Way partner agencies throughout the region.
“Week of Caring is a great opportunity for people across Chicagoland to become more involved in their...
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Posted 4/14/10 2:08 PM UTC | Category: News Releases
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago recently received a substantial grant from the Sara Lee Foundation. The grant money will be used to fund programs that address income, education and health. United Way funds programs that ensure kids are ready to learn by kindergarten and youth graduate from high school. United Way also focuses on programs that provide job training, financial literacy, and other income supports. In addition, United Way supports programs that provide access to healthcare and that...
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Posted 1/21/10 3:19 PM UTC | Category: News Releases
United Way corporate partner Comcast is a sponsor of the 3rd Annual New Schools EXPO. They are encouraging your support in getting the word out to the community.
The Chicago Public Schools and Renaissance Schools Fund’s 3rd Annual New Schools EXPO is on Saturday, January 30th from 9:30am to 2:00 p.m. at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. (indoors and heated). Admission and parking are free. The EXPO is an opportunity to learn about and apply for admission into the newest Chicago...
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Posted 1/21/10 3:13 PM UTC | Category: News Releases
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (EM:HE) is casting for families for the show’s next season and is working with Youth Service America to help find inspirational families that America can root for. As a connection to the community, you can help reach those local heroes who need help or identify others who can bring those families to our attention.
EM:HE is looking for inspirational members of the community who’s dire situation has them in need of a new home. While there are so many families...
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Posted 1/21/10 3:09 PM UTC | Category: News Releases
