Posts Tagged ‘health’
Top 25 Breakfast
Early morning meetings seem to be happening much more frequently around our office. Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the annual Top 25 Breakfast, this year held at the Gilmore Car Museum. What an amazing location with so much history! Though it was early, excitement was in the air from the region’s largest…
Read MoreFrom the Campaign Trails: The 2012 Health Bus Tour
In between the fun of our two great Community Campaign Kickoff events, UWBCKR supporters in Kalamazoo had the opportunity to board a charter bus and get a glimpse into the impact they have on the community. Each year, the bus tour focuses on one of our pillars of Education, Income or Health, visiting three local…
Read MoreHealthy Behavior Challenge
One of our focus pillars at United Way is health, and we’re passionate about helping everyone in our community live well. We’re also passionate about the health of our staff, which is why our wellness program leaders decided to up the ante a little: with a healthy behavior challenge against Big Brothers Big Sisters staff!…
Read MoreUnited Way; A Catalyst for Change
If I do my job right, you’ll never again think of United Way as simply a fundraiser. Of course, that’s how most people view United Way – understandably so, since raising and investing funds in the community is an important part of our work. But if our region is to thrive, United Way must be…
Read MoreOut of the Shadows: ASK and Children’s Mental Health Awareness
I had the good fortune to spend some time at Advocacy Services for Kids (ASK) this afternoon. ASK helps parents navigate the often challenging children’s mental health system and also teaches parents how to best support and advocate for their child in a variety of situations. We’re honored that ASK will be our May feature…
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