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August-3-2010
United Way Combines Annual Campaign Kickoff with Day of Caring Event!
Who: United Way of Southwest Georgia What: 2010 Campaign / Day of Caring Kickoff Event When: Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 7:30 a.m. Where: Darton College Gymnasium
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July-21-2010
United Way Welcomes AmeriCorp VISTA Volunteers to Albany!
On Monday, July 19th, United Way welcomed three AmeriCorp VISTA volunteer s to Albany.  AmeriCorp VISTA is the national service program designed specifically to fight poverty. Founded in 1965 a
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July-15-2010
United Way Donates $12,000 on Behalf of the MillerCoors Foundation
On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, United Way of Southwest Georgia was very pleased to donate $12,000 on behalf of the MillerCoors Foundation to Dougherty County Family Literacy Connection. Family Literacy
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June-15-2010
United Way Holds Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
United Way held its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Monday, May 17th at First United Methodist Church in Albany. Several awards were presented to companies who donated to the 2009 Campaign incl
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VOLUNTEER

Stock-LU-African-American-Man.jpgGive an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best. We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all.

 

Whether it’s reading to children, or leading financial literacy classes for hard-working families, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are hundreds of volunteer options available every day.

 

Whether it is important to you to solve a community concern, advance a worthy cause, or to develop as a person, volunteering offers many benefits in appreciation for the gift of your time and expertise.
 
Volunteering can help you:

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Make a difference in someone’s life today! Give the gift of you. Volunteer.

 

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