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UWCR E-Newsletter September 2018
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Nearly 1,700 Volunteers Unite for 26th Annual Day of Caring


On Friday, September 7, nearly 1,700 volunteers participated in United Way of the Capital Region’s 26th annual Day of Caring, which is the largest one-day mobilization of volunteers in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties. 

Dressed in “LIVE UNITED” T-shirts, volunteers from 79 companies worked on 104 projects including indoor and outdoor cleanup, painting, landscaping and the installation of smoke alarms in neighborhoods throughout Harrisburg. 

PNC Bank once again served as the lead sponsor for Day of Caring, extending its more than two decades of support of this event.

“The United Way and its partner organizations are making a positive and measurable impact on the lives of Capital Region residents,” said Jim Hoehn, PNC regional president in Central Pennsylvania. “PNC is committed to helping improve the health, vitality and economic stability of the communities we serve. In addition to our longstanding sponsorship of Day of Caring activities, we have a strong presence at the day's events which reflects our employees’ personal investment in strengthening our local communities.”

Volunteers also enjoyed a fantastic kickoff breakfast at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Harrisburg that was sponsored by Wegmans.

View photos from Day of Caring on our Flickr page

United Way Kicks Off 2018 Fundraising Campaign


United Way of the Capital Region kicked off its 2018 fundraising campaign on Friday, September 7 by announcing a goal of $10,040,011. 

Leading the fundraising efforts are Campaign Chair A. Craig Hillemeier, M.D., CEO of Penn State Health and dean of Penn State College, and Vice Chair Phil Guarneschelli, president and CEO of UPMC Pinnacle. 

“We are fortunate to have two outstanding leaders in the health care field coming together for United Way,” said Timothy B. Fatzinger, United Way of the Capital Region president and CEO. “Craig and Phil are passionate about moving our community forward and believe United Way can help make that happen.”

“I believe in the mission of United Way and the impact that the organization’s new work will have in our region,” said Hillemeier. “As a business leader, I know that it’s important to do all that I can to create a stronger, more vibrant future for the Capital Region. I’m proud to serve as campaign chair.”

For more information regarding United Way’s 2018 campaign, visit uwcr.org or call 717.732.0700.

“We Have a Story to Tell” Video Launched


Last fall, United Way of the Capital Region and our community partners launched three innovative pilot projects to improve access to health care, school readiness and workforce development. 

See how this work, along with our support of basic and urgent needs programs, is changing lives right here in our community. Meet Levi, Bobby, Sarah and James, local residents who each have a unique story to tell.

Watch “We Have a Story to Tell”:
To see more videos showing the impact of our work, visit our Tools for Workplace Giving page.

Volunteers Needed to Help Working Families with Tax Preparation


Volunteers are needed to offer free tax preparation to help working families receive the federal and state tax credits they are eligible for. 

The service is offered through the Money in Your Pocket (MIYP) program, a community partnership led by United Way of the Capital Region that is committed to the economic stability of local families. In tax year 2017, 238 volunteers filed 4,721 tax returns, resulting in more than $4.4 million returned to local families. The average annual income for clients receiving tax preparation services was $21,227 and the average return was $1,218.

No previous experience is required and training is provided. Volunteers are also needed to serve as greeters (no tax preparing required for this position). Scheduling is flexible with daytime, evening and Saturday opportunities available from January 28 through April 15.

The Money in Your Pocket campaign is supported by the PNC Foundation and the U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service.

For those interested in learning more, several informational sessions will be held in October. To see a list of dates or to sign up, visit uwcr.partnershipplanners.org/openhouse.

For information, visit www.uwcr.org/miyp or contact Heidi Neuhaus at hneuhaus@uwcr.org.

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