| 3,371
people were housed in emergency facilities when they found themselves
without a home. |
| 7,132
area youth showed an increased knowledge of healthy behaviors such as
avoiding drugs, alcohol and early sexual activity. |
| 11,037
people received crisis counseling in times of need. |
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
-Mahatma Gandhi
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Help Greene County Children Get Ready for School
July 12, 2011, Xenia, Ohio - United
Way of the Greater Dayton Area’s Greene County Branch is looking for
donations as part of its 4th annual School Supply and Clothing Giveaway.
A
joint venture between Community Action Partnership of the Greater
Dayton Area and United Way, the program promises to help hundreds of
local children prepare for the upcoming school year by equipping them
with school supplies and clothing. Last year, more than 400 local
children were helped by the program, receiving basic necessities such
as book bags, notebooks, writing utensil and art supplies donated by 15
local companies and organizations.
“United Way helps
thousands of people in our community,” said Betty Zientara, a volunteer
with United Way’s Greene County Branch. “This is just one way we
can positively affect the lives of others.”
The giveaway
will be held on August 19th from 9am to 3pm, and United Way is looking
for increased community support to make sure they can help as many
people as possible. United Way officials are seeking new and/or
gently used clothing for children K-12, as well as backpacks, notepads,
copy paper, scissors and glue. Companies and individuals who wish
to collect donations to the program may deliver them to the United Way
of the Greater Dayton Area’s Greene County Branch office at 1855
Bellbrook Avenue in Xenia or contact Meg Gillis, Director of United
Way’s Greene County Branch, at (937) 376-5555.
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United Way of the Greater Dayton Area supports local health and human
service programs provided by over 70 Partner Agencies in Montgomery,
Greene, and Preble Counties.
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please contact Meg Gillis, Director, Greene County Branch, at (937) 376-5555.
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