Going Green to Help Charity Earn Some Green
The cold temperatures and wet weather did not stop the more than 400 community volunteers from collecting and delivering more than 800 pounds of recyclable aluminum and 7300lbs of mixed materials to three locations as part of the Flagler & Volusia County Recycles project on Saturday Feb. 27th.
“It was cold and rainy but the project leaders were into it and our family truly witnessed the impact of giving back and being involved. We are now a recycling family,” said Anthony Pfleger of Palm Coast.
This project was made possible thanks to a partnership between GEL Recycling, Flagler County Solid Waste Division, Volusia County, Disney, the HandsOn Network and your United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. GEL Recycling also donated a total of $810.64 to the United Way thanks to a match based on the weight of the recyclables collected.
"Everybody that volunteered was wonderful," said Laura Raftery of GEL Recycling.
“This was the first time we recycled. Thank you for the experience!” exclaimed the Bradley Family on their way out of the Orange City location.
With the help of community partnerships and donations, including those from special events like these, the United Way and its 40 partner agencies are improving lives, tackling key issues facing our area, and making a lasting impact. Together, we can create a better tomorrow for all our neighbors. If we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all -- that's what it means to Live United.
You can find out more about the United Way, its partners and upcoming service projects online at www.liveunitedinvolusiaflagler.org.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Recycling Project - This Saturday
Stop kickin' those cans! Be green and help us earn some green this Saturday! Find out more
Friday, November 6, 2009
Volunteer Opportunities for November
For these and other volunteer opportunities,
Call 2-1-1 or (386) 253-0563.
You can also register online at: www.1-800-volunteer.org
1. BEACH HOUSE (SMA BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE) *** - Volunteers are needed to assist with the 14th Annual 5K Run for Runaways on November 21.
2. CAMPBELL MIDDLE SCHOOL*** - Volunteers are needed for the Youth Motivator Program working with children to assist in improving their grades, social skills, behavior and attendance in school.
3. COMMUNITY LIFE CENTER*** - Volunteers are needed to assist collecting and sorting food received from the Boy Scouts Annual Food Drive November 14.
4. DAYTONA BEACH TRACK CLUB *** - Volunteers are needed for the Paul De Bruyn 15K and 30K races on November 15; water table attendants and route directors are needed.
5. EASTER SEALS JOEY’S GIFT *** - Respite Care Volunteers are needed to serve as playtime companions to children with special needs while their caregivers have some personal time off (November 20 in Deland).
6. FLAGLER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES *** - Volunteers are needed for the H1N1 vaccination campaign to distribute & collect patient info clipboards, answer general questions and assist the crowd Saturdays through December 19. (No medical expertise necessary.)
7. FRIENDS OF DELTONA LIBRARY*** - Volunteers are needed to assist residents in finding and cutting down trees for the Cut Your Own Christmas Tree event held December 12 and 13.
8. HALIFAX URBAN MINISTRIES*** - Volunteer support is needed November 17 and 19 to prepare Turkey “Fixin’s” Bags to accompany turkeys for families registered in the Thanksgiving program.
9. SALVATION ARMY *** - Volunteers are needed for holiday opportunities including Adopt-A-Kettle, food & toy preparation and distribution, gift wrapping and data entry.
10. SOUTHWEST VOLUSIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY*** - The nominating committee is seeking volunteers for the Board of Directors who are experienced, passionate, committed and skilled to lead SW Volusia Habitat into to the future. Volunteers are also needed in December for sorting, packing and delivering groceries to 25 Habitat families the week prior to Christmas.
11. TOYS FOR TOTS*** - Volunteers are needed to sort, bag and distribute holiday toys in Deland November 15 – December 15.
12. UCP OF EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA*** - Volunteers are needed for the Gingerbread Magic Exhibit at the Volusia Mall to greet visitors, hand out flyers, explain project and charities it will benefit. November 23 – December 22.
13. UNITED WAY OF VOLUSIA FLAGLER COUNTIES INC. *** - Volunteers are needed for VITA/Campaign for Working Families as tax preparers or greeters; training provided. Volunteers are also needed to distribute and raise awareness of the free Family Wize Prescription Discount Card.
14. VOLUSIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - A volunteer assistant is needed in the evidence facility in Deland; duties include light physical work and some office assignments as well.
Call 2-1-1 or (386) 253-0563.
You can also register online at: www.1-800-volunteer.org
1. BEACH HOUSE (SMA BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE) *** - Volunteers are needed to assist with the 14th Annual 5K Run for Runaways on November 21.
2. CAMPBELL MIDDLE SCHOOL*** - Volunteers are needed for the Youth Motivator Program working with children to assist in improving their grades, social skills, behavior and attendance in school.
3. COMMUNITY LIFE CENTER*** - Volunteers are needed to assist collecting and sorting food received from the Boy Scouts Annual Food Drive November 14.
4. DAYTONA BEACH TRACK CLUB *** - Volunteers are needed for the Paul De Bruyn 15K and 30K races on November 15; water table attendants and route directors are needed.
5. EASTER SEALS JOEY’S GIFT *** - Respite Care Volunteers are needed to serve as playtime companions to children with special needs while their caregivers have some personal time off (November 20 in Deland).
6. FLAGLER COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES *** - Volunteers are needed for the H1N1 vaccination campaign to distribute & collect patient info clipboards, answer general questions and assist the crowd Saturdays through December 19. (No medical expertise necessary.)
7. FRIENDS OF DELTONA LIBRARY*** - Volunteers are needed to assist residents in finding and cutting down trees for the Cut Your Own Christmas Tree event held December 12 and 13.
8. HALIFAX URBAN MINISTRIES*** - Volunteer support is needed November 17 and 19 to prepare Turkey “Fixin’s” Bags to accompany turkeys for families registered in the Thanksgiving program.
9. SALVATION ARMY *** - Volunteers are needed for holiday opportunities including Adopt-A-Kettle, food & toy preparation and distribution, gift wrapping and data entry.
10. SOUTHWEST VOLUSIA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY*** - The nominating committee is seeking volunteers for the Board of Directors who are experienced, passionate, committed and skilled to lead SW Volusia Habitat into to the future. Volunteers are also needed in December for sorting, packing and delivering groceries to 25 Habitat families the week prior to Christmas.
11. TOYS FOR TOTS*** - Volunteers are needed to sort, bag and distribute holiday toys in Deland November 15 – December 15.
12. UCP OF EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA*** - Volunteers are needed for the Gingerbread Magic Exhibit at the Volusia Mall to greet visitors, hand out flyers, explain project and charities it will benefit. November 23 – December 22.
13. UNITED WAY OF VOLUSIA FLAGLER COUNTIES INC. *** - Volunteers are needed for VITA/Campaign for Working Families as tax preparers or greeters; training provided. Volunteers are also needed to distribute and raise awareness of the free Family Wize Prescription Discount Card.
14. VOLUSIA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE - A volunteer assistant is needed in the evidence facility in Deland; duties include light physical work and some office assignments as well.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Women's Initiative Event
The final Women at the Top fundraiser social for 2009 will be held Wednesday, October 28, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Sphere restaurant, 515 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast, FL.
Guest speaker at the social will be Vera Jones, a women's basketball analyst for the Big Ten Network and author of the book, "Play Through the Foul -- Basketball Lessons for the Game of Life." Jones, who lives in Jacksonville and has been a motivational speaker for more than two decades, hopes to inspire her readers to take action on the faith that their goals are attainable, dreams are achievable, and life's experiences are all purposeful.
Prizes and gift baskets will be awarded and/or auctioned to those in attendance. Be prepared for cash bar, fun and inspiring entertainment. The Women's Initiative October Social is under the direction of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Inc.
For more information, please contact Alicia Casas, Assistant Director of Resource Development, at (386) 366-9052 or acasas@unitedwayvfc.org.
The United Way of Volusia-Flagler improves lives and builds a stronger community by bringing together hearts, minds and resources from across the region and by developing effective partnerships with businesses, government and nonprofit organizations. For more information, please visit the web-site www.LiveUnitedInVolusiaFlagler.org
Guest speaker at the social will be Vera Jones, a women's basketball analyst for the Big Ten Network and author of the book, "Play Through the Foul -- Basketball Lessons for the Game of Life." Jones, who lives in Jacksonville and has been a motivational speaker for more than two decades, hopes to inspire her readers to take action on the faith that their goals are attainable, dreams are achievable, and life's experiences are all purposeful.
Prizes and gift baskets will be awarded and/or auctioned to those in attendance. Be prepared for cash bar, fun and inspiring entertainment. The Women's Initiative October Social is under the direction of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties Inc.
For more information, please contact Alicia Casas, Assistant Director of Resource Development, at (386) 366-9052 or acasas@unitedwayvfc.org.
The United Way of Volusia-Flagler improves lives and builds a stronger community by bringing together hearts, minds and resources from across the region and by developing effective partnerships with businesses, government and nonprofit organizations. For more information, please visit the web-site www.LiveUnitedInVolusiaFlagler.org
Monday, September 28, 2009
Center for the Visually Impaired&The Division of Blind Services “Open House”
Center for the Visually Impaired&The Division of Blind Services “Open House”
Stop by between 10 – 3 p.m.
Wednesday October 7, 2009
Center for the Visually Impaired
1187 Dunn Ave
Daytona Beach Florida 32114
386-253-8879
Light Lunch
Raffle Prizes
Tour of Facilities
Interactive Demos
Join us as we hold an interactive & informational OPEN HOUSE on the largest Blind Campus in the United States, located in Daytona Beach Florida.
You will be introduced to what Vision Rehabilitation consists of and how you can live a productive, independent life with a visual impairment.
Meet the specialists in Vision Rehabilitation, Counselors, Demos on Advanced Computer Technology, Interact with the latest in Visual Aides from….
Magnifying America
Freedom Scientific
Florida Reading & Vision
Magnifying Solutions
Stop by between 10 – 3 p.m.
Wednesday October 7, 2009
Center for the Visually Impaired
1187 Dunn Ave
Daytona Beach Florida 32114
386-253-8879
Light Lunch
Raffle Prizes
Tour of Facilities
Interactive Demos
Join us as we hold an interactive & informational OPEN HOUSE on the largest Blind Campus in the United States, located in Daytona Beach Florida.
You will be introduced to what Vision Rehabilitation consists of and how you can live a productive, independent life with a visual impairment.
Meet the specialists in Vision Rehabilitation, Counselors, Demos on Advanced Computer Technology, Interact with the latest in Visual Aides from….
Magnifying America
Freedom Scientific
Florida Reading & Vision
Magnifying Solutions
Make A Donation To HUM Eating At Fish City Grill!
On Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Fish City Grill located in the Trails shopping center in Ormond Beach will donate a portion of every sale they make to Halifax Urban Ministries. You can find out more about Fish City Grill at www.fishcitygrill.com.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Walk for Diginity - October 5th
September 21, 2009Walk for Dignity, October 5th
The Mental Health Association of East Central Florida presents Mental Illness Awareness Week's 54th Annual Walk for Dignity on Monday, October 5th.The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the City of Daytona Beach City Hall with the walk starting at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please see attached flyer for location and more details.
The Mental Health Association of East Central Florida presents Mental Illness Awareness Week's 54th Annual Walk for Dignity on Monday, October 5th.The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the City of Daytona Beach City Hall with the walk starting at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. Please see attached flyer for location and more details.
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