	Twin County United Way
	GIVE, ADVOCATE, VOLUNTEER.	ENEWS

	January 2011
	January 2011

Learning how to "LIVE UNITED" is something that you can't turn off. It means taking the time to do what you can to help. That might be volunteering to drive someone to a doctors appointment or taking a lunch hour to read with a second grader. It should really be a family thing. It's important to sit down with your spouse and children throughout the year and talk about ways you can give or help others around you in need.

As we begin a new year & many resolutions are set, think about sitting down with your family and actually writing down the goals you'd like to accomplish individually and as a family. Don't forget to include the goals of what you would like to do to help others.

Our team of volunteers and staff at Twin County United Way are thankful for each of you who choose to LIVE UNITED by advancing the common good to make our LC valley a great place to live, work, & play.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

-Ron Ramos
Executive Director



No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Thank you. ~*Author Unknown*

Computers For Kids

If you know of a student or nonprofit organization in need of an updated, recycled computer, Computers for Kids is the right organization to help you! The mission of Computers for Kids is to offer students K-14th grade the opportunity to enhance their education through the use of technology at home. Any child may apply and each child in a household may recieve a computer! To qualify for a home computer, students must live in Idaho, Washington, or Oregon and submit an application for a computer. This program is NOT income based and every child that applies receives a computer. Nonprofit organizations are also eligible for a computer. Scholarships are available for students in need to receive a computer at no cost. Applications are being accepted now for the distribution event in Lewiston which is set for April 22-23, 2011.

Students please click here for the Student Application.

Teachers & Non-Profit Organizations click here for the Non-Profit/School Application.

We have a new website

We're excited to present our new website to help us keep you informed of all that is going on or coming up here at Twin County United Way. Check us out at www.tcuw.org



With a giving attitude, every situation is an opportunity for success." ~ Author Unknown

Children's Project Update

With our focus on Community Impact through researching, designing, and implementing strategies that address the root causes of community needs, our Children's Project came to life this past summer. Through a collaborative effort with some of our community partners, we took our first step to helping prepare children to enter kindergarten. All the research that we have done indicates that children that have quality early learning opportunities are 49% more likely to graduate from high school. Because of this, we are meeting with our community partners at the end of this month to begin preparing for another Children's Project that will take place this summer.

For more information on our Children's Project, click here.

See our 2010 Campaign Video

Want to learn more about our Children's Project Initiative? Click here to see our campaign video that not only highlights the Children's Project, but it will give you a glimpse of an outstanding display of appreciation from individuals in our LC Valley who have benefited from Twin County United Way programs. Check it out, you don't want to miss it!!

Gearing up for another LIVE UNITED Day at Potlatch No.1 Federal Credit Union

Come visit any P1FCU branch in the LC Valley on Friday January 21 from 12 (noon) - 6pm and celebrate a LIVE UNITED day.

Give.

You can direct your contribution to one of our focus areas-Education, Income and Health-or choose all three. Or perhaps you would like to give towards our Children's Project 2011. For more ways to give, please check out our website.

As always, we will also process a restricted contribution to qualified 501 (c) 3 organizations.

Advocate.

You can make change happen with your voice. Twin County United Way needs people who are passionate about education, income and health to make some noise.

Volunteer.

Looking for opportunities to volunteer? Please contact the Twin County United Way office at (208) 743-6594 to LIVE UNITED by fulfilling one of the volunteer opportunities!

BE AN ADVOCATE
Forward this eNewsletter

You can LIVE UNITED by helping us spread the word. Imagine how many people we could reach if everyone forwards this to five people.

Did you know?
Free Prescription cards are available.

Did you know that as of today, both Nez Perce County & Asotin County residents have been able to save just over $374,000 in prescription medication costs by using the FREE Familywize prescription cards. These cards are meant to help residents in our twin counties without medical insurance or prescription drug coverage lower the cost of buying their medicine. Cards can either be picked up at the Twin County United Way office or printed off the familywize.com website. The cards can be redeemed at 15 local pharmacies.

Click here to print a free card!!

Special thanks to our Corporate Champions!

These businesses cover the administrative costs of Twin County United Way. That helps all donors know their donations go straight to programs and services impacting our community.

Clearwater Paper
Inland Cellular
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Mick McClure Honda
Avista Utilities
Potlatch #1 Federal Credit Union
Joe Hall Ford
Presnell Gage, PLLC
Idaho Beverages
Blue Ribbon Linen Supply
Lewiston Tribune
IdaVend Broadcasting