Bridges E-Newsletter Fall 2018
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Join us for the Humanitarian Award Reception Honoring Pat Vance
Bridges Society members are invited to attend United Way of the Capital Region’s 2018 Tocqueville Society Humanitarian Award Reception on November 15 at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg. The Honorable Pat Vance will be recognized for her lifetime commitment to improving lives in the Capital Region. This evening event is an exclusive opportunity to network with members of the Tocqueville Society, while honoring Pat for her outstanding dedication to our community.
DATE: Thursday November 15
TIME: 6 p.m. - Wine and Hors D'oeuvres; 7 p.m. - Program
LOCATION: The National Civil War Museum, 1 Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park, Harrisburg, PA 17103
Please RSVP by Thursday November 8 to events@uwcr.org or call Lorri Bass 717.724.4067.
Special thanks to our event sponsors:
Gold Level - M&T Bank, Wilmington Trust and UPMC Pinnacle
Silver Level - United Way of the Capital Region’s Bridges Society
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Books & Brews 2018
United Way of the Capital Region’s Bridges Society, Women’s Leadership Network and LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.) are teaming up to give the gift of literacy to children this holiday season!
Please join us for a fun evening of food, drinks, networking and volunteering at our second Books & Brews event. We will wrap books to be given as holiday gifts to preschool age children participating in our Ready for School, Ready to Succeed pilot project. Music will be provided by Shea Quinn and Len LeChene from the Luv Gods.
DATE: Tuesday, December 4
TIME: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Appalachian Brewing Company, 50 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 27 to events@uwcr.org or call Lorri Bass 717.724.4067.
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United Way of the Capital Region Staff Poinsettia Sale
Order beautiful poinsettias and help support United Way of the Capital Region’s internal campaign, which benefits United Way’s overall fundraising efforts.
These make great office decorations or gifts for family, friends or coworkers! Poinsettias are 6” pots and are available in red, white, pink or burgundy. Cost is $11 each.
All orders are due by November 16 and can be placed here: https://www.uwcr.org/uw-poinsettia-sale.
Poinsettias will be delivered in early December. Order 10 or more and receive FREE delivery!
Just like many other organizations, United Way of the Capital Region runs a fundraising campaign among its staff members. Funds are generated through employee donations and special event sales such as this one. All proceeds from this sale will go directly to United Way of the Capital Region’s 2018 campaign.
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