LINCOLN COUNTY TO RECEIVE EFSP FUNDS!

Lincoln County has received $7,277 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs during 2011. Qualifying agencies must: 1) Serve residents of Lincoln County, Oregon, 2) be private voluntary non-profits or unites of government, 3) be eligible to receive federal funds, 4) have an accounting system, 5) practice nondiscrimination, 6) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 7) if they are a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board.  Qualifying agencies are urged to apply by clicking the link below for their program area. Application deadline is Monday, December 5th.  For more information call 541-757-7717.

FOOD BOXES;  SERVED MEALS; MASS SHELTER; OTHER SHELTER;  RENT/MORTGAGE;  UTILITIES

211 info is coming to Benton County!

211info is a nonprofit that helps people find health and community services in Oregon and Southwest Washington.  Currently, service extends to nearly two-thirds of Oregonians.  To learn more click here.

We're in the news!

2-1-1 Service available in Lincoln County ...more info here

Thank You Day of Caring Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors: Hewlett Packard and OSU New Student Programs and Family Outreach.

Silver Sponsors:  Allan Brothers, Allied Waste, Pepsi and Special Occasions.

Bronze Sponsors:  Baja Fresh, Clodfelters, Dial-A-Bus, D&B Shirtworks, Francesco's Gelato, HP REC Club, Miller Paint, OSU Recreational Sports, Papa's Pizza Parlor, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Robnett's Hardware, Sherwin-Williams and University Hero.

We asked you to help...AND YOU DID!
 

 A big "THANK YOU"  to the members of the community that answered the call and chose to LIVE UNITED by volunteering to be  members of the 2011 Granting Committees. 36 individuals volunteered to review and assess program applications for funding!  We couldn't do it without you.

For a list of this year's funded programs click here

FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card

Did you know that more than one out of every five people in the United States has no prescription drug coverage? 

United Way has joined with FamilyWize to provide a prescription drug discount card that can save you an average of 20 percent or more on medications.  You can use the card at any participating local and nationwide pharmacies with no signup, registration or fees required.   

More info here ...    |  Download the card here ...

Day of Caring 2011!

On Friday, 9/23/11, 552 volunteers completed nearly 49 service projects for 30 agencies in and around Benton County.  Volunteers painted, washed windows, did yard work and more!

THANK YOU to our volunteers from:  Barker-Uerlings, Central Willamette Community Credit Union, CH2M Hill, City of Corvallis, ExperTech Solutions, Good Sam, Hewlett Packard, HP Retirees, Insights Now! Oregon State University and Sterling Savings Bank

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