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Dear Ron,
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WHY I LIVE UNITED?
I have been a Twin County United Way board member for five years. When I was asked to join I knew who the United Way was but I really had no idea of the impact they had in our community. My decision to join was easy as my personal beliefs mirrored those of the United Way, to live united.
Living united in its simplest terms for my self means serving each other. There are time in a day and in our lives when we are either being served or being a servant. I am at a point in my life where I am blessed with a loving wife and two beautiful children. We have our health, home, jobs and all of the worldly possessions we need. With all that we have how can we not think of the needs of others? With the help of our board members, staff and partner agencies I get to become a small part of the solution.
There are many who serve and we are grateful, and yet the needs are even greater. Please help us to help each other. Become part of the solution by giving of your time, talents or treasures. In doing so I think you will find that your life will be more fulfilling by sharing what you have with others. I know mine is.
Steve Millholand
Bryden Canyon Golf Course
TCUW Board Member
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See the impact we have had on our neighbors
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Want to see some examples of changed lives & conditions within our community? Click here to see our campaign video that not only includes highlights from the Children's Project & volunteering, but it will give you a glimpse of the long-term, sustainable change that your contributions have made on individuals & families among us. Check it out, you don't want to miss it.
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We accomplish more when we work together
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We are excited to give you a glimpse of what we have accomplished together as a community. Our 4 Success Boards give you a clear picture of the impact we have made as we have come together to advance the common good. Click here to to view these success boards and how we're LIVING UNITED.
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Success Stories From the Field |
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Idaho Legal Aid
Julie* came to Idaho Legal Aid in Lewiston seeking help in getting a divorce and custody of her two children. With the help of a domestic violence shelter in Alaska, she had fled from her abusive husband there. Her husband had beaten her repeatedly and had threatened to kill her. Even while facing criminal assault charges in Alaska, he continued to stalk her and send her threatening messages. She obtained a civil protection order in Oregon, and then moved to Idaho earlier this year with her children. Her husband continued to make threats over the telephone and to "grill" their young children about her.
Legal Aid filed a divorce complaint, and obtained a temporary custody order, giving the husband restricted telephone visitation and prohibiting him from discussing Julie or the divorce with the children.
Julie's story is, unfortunately, representative of the many domestic violence survivors seen by Idaho Legal Aid attorneys. Most have minor children, and many have been left entirely without financial resources by a spouse who has maintained all control of the family's finances and income. Domestic violence is a continuing problem, and parents of young children are especially vulnerable, as the abusive parent will often use the children as pawns to continue to exert control over the other parent. Legal representation in court, investigation to uncover hidden assets and income, and a well-drafted custody order are essential to protect the parent who has been subjected to abuse and to ensure that children will not be caught in the middle.
*not her real name
Jeannine Ferguson
Idaho Legal Aid |
