Bridges Society E-Newsletter Fall 2019
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Bridges and LINC Hold “Kick Off to Kindergarten” Event
United Way of the Capital Region’s Bridges Society and LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.) group joined forces on August 15 at Appalachian Harley Davidson to assemble educational tool kits and “Welcome to Kindergarten” signs. The kits and signs were given to children in United Way’s Ready for School, Ready to Succeed community pilot project.
More than 40 Bridges and LINC members assembled approximately 1,000 educational tool kits which included items such as glue sticks, crayons, dice and books written in both English and Spanish.
The Ready for School, Ready to Succeed pilot project prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten. Kick Off to Kindergarten is one of many events that provide Bridges members an opportunity to have a direct impact on the children in the program.
To learn more about the Bridges Society, please contact bridges@uwcr.org.
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Bridges, Capital Club and Tocqueville Attend “The Sweetest Event of the Year”
Members of United Way of the Capital Region’s Bridges Society, Capital Club and Tocqueville Society gathered at The Hershey Company’s newly-renovated corporate headquarters for an evening of networking on October 3.
The exclusive event celebrated The Hershey Company’s 125th anniversary and honored affinity group members for their dedication to United Way. Attendees were given the opportunity to explore what was once Hershey’s original chocolate factory while networking with other members.
The reception included remarks from Will Papa, senior vice president of The Hershey Company, who gave a history of the Hershey headquarters. John Campbell, manager of Wilmington Trust and United Way’s 2019 campaign vice chair, provided updates on the pilot projects and United Way’s current work.
The Fall Networking Reception was sponsored by The Hershey Company. To learn more about the Bridges Society, please contact bridges@uwcr.org.
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Upcoming Holiday Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Help us make the holidays a little brighter for families in need through these upcoming volunteer and networking events!
Thanksgiving Cooking Project: Join us on Tuesday, November 19 from 5-7:30 p.m. as we prepare Thanksgiving desserts for residents of the Catholic Charities Interfaith Shelter. No cooking experience is required! A volunteer chef will join us in the demo kitchen at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to show us how to prepare the tasty treats.
Register for this opportunity at http://uwcr-desserts2019.partnershipplanners.org.
Brews and Blankies Joint Holiday Party: Join us for the Bridges Society, Women’s Leadership Network and LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.) joint holiday party, “Brews and Blankies,” on Tuesday, December 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Appalachian Brewing Company in Harrisburg.
Attendees will enjoy food and networking while assembling no-sew blankets for local people in need. Entertainment will be provided by Shea Quinn and Len LeChene from The Luv Gods.
Be on the lookout for your email invitation in early November!
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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 2018, 272 volunteers filed 4,691 tax returns, resulting in more than $4.6 million returned to local families. The average annual income for clients receiving tax preparation services was $21,100, which helped increase their household income by an average of 6 percent.
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 through April 2020.
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 November. To see a list of dates or to sign up, visit http://uwcr.partnershipplanners.org/openhouse.
For information, visit www.uwcr.org/miyp or contact Heidi Neuhaus at hneuhaus@uwcr.org.
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