United Way of the Capital Region recently presented two awards during its Annual Luncheon on May 18 at the Hilton Harrisburg.

Rhodia Thomas, Esq., executive director of MidPenn Legal Services, received the Grady Award for her outstanding leadership as an agency executive director. Learn more about Rhodia and her dedication to the community by watching this video: Grady Award 2016. 

The Joseph M. Capita Spirit of the Capital Region Award was presented to Sue Fornicola, program director for New Hope Ministries. The award recognizes an exceptional community partner or corporate citizen for superlative acts of community engagement and measurable impact in the health, education and betterment of our regional community. Learn more about Sue and her dedication to the community by watching this video: Joseph M. Capita Award 2016.

United Way congratulates Rhodia and Sue. Our community is a better place because of their inspiring work.

For more information on United Way of the Capital Region, visit uwcr.org, or call 717.732.0700.

Money in Your Pocket (MIYP), a program that helps low- and moderate-income working families better utilize state and federal tax credit programs, returned $5.1 million to local families this year. 

Individuals and families increased their income by an average of six percent through the program this year. The average return was $1,146. MIYP clients tell us they use the money for bills, car and home repairs, and to save for the future.

The program operated 17 sites throughout the Capital Region that were staffed by 261 volunteers who served as free tax preparers, quality reviewers and site coordinators. A total of 5,332 returns were electronically filed. 

MIYP is a partnership of several community organizations, with United Way of the Capital Region serving as the lead agency. Financial support for the program was provided by PNC and U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service.

For more information on MIYP, contact United Way of the Capital Region at 717.732.0700 or visit our MIYP web page. 

Mark your calendars for United Way of the Capital Region’s 20th Annual Tricycle Race, called “Trike Drags ’16.”

The event will take place on Friday, July 15, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Market Street (between Second and Front streets) in Harrisburg. 

Participants will race tricycles in a double elimination tournament, where two consecutive losses result in a team’s removal from the competition. Only one team will be the winner at the tournament’s conclusion. 

Check our website in late June for more details!