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UWCR E-Newlsetter August 2017 Champion’s Summit a Success On August 15, more than 200 people raised their hands and joined us for United Way of the Capital Region’s first ever Champion’s Summit. These hand-raisers, problem-solvers and community-lovers were among the first to hear the complete details of our community’s new pilot projects, as well as our work around basic needs services. They were provided with information and tools to help them speak confidently about our new work.  The luncheon portion featured a panel Q&A with:  Jeannine D. Peterson, CEO, Hamilton Health Center, Inc. Mark K. Leidy, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools, Mechanicsburg Area School District Katie Lentz, Director of Strategic Initiatives, South Central PA Works Tim Fatzinger, President and CEO, United Way of the Capital Region Dave Schankweiler, Moderator READ FULL STORY Help Us Kick Off Our 2017 Campaign and Day of Caring On Friday, September 8, approximately 1,500 volunteers will work on projects throughout our community as part of United Way of the Capital Region’s 25th Annual Day of Caring which is sponsored by PNC Bank. If you are one of these volunteers, join us for a delicious breakfast provided by Wegmans from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Harrisburg. Play fun games and take a picture at our selfie station. During the program, we’ll announce United Way’s 2017 fundraising goal and give out some fantastic door prizes. United Way will also collect items for our Tools For Schools project. Tools For Schools will help area schools with the supplies children need to reach their fullest academic potential.  Can't make it to the Day of Caring kickoff? You can drop off your items at any of the locations listed on the Tools For Schools flyer. Donations will be collected August 14 through September 8. For a list of items, view the Tools For Schools flyer. For more information, contact Heidi Neuhaus, director of United Way’s Volunteer Center, at 717.724.4055, or e-mail hneuhaus@uwcr.org. Trikes Take Over Harrisburg for United Way Twenty teams gathered at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg on July 28 to compete for the coveted Trike Race Trophy! Wegmans out-pedaled the other teams to take first place, followed by First National Bank in second. Fun team spirit awards were also presented:  Tallest Team: Reynolds Enterprises Turtle Award: abc27 Most Spirited: McNees, Wallace and Nurick Wackiest Costumes: The JDK Group Good Sportsmanship Award: Wegmans READ FULL STORY

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