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It's Never Too Late to Donate!
We're still working to reach our campaign goal....please consider making a donation now to support our efforts in meeting the social service needs of our neighbors.
Click here to make a secure online donation.
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UP FOR BID! ANOTHER SET OF CELTICS TICKETS!
Game: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
vs. Detroit Pistons!
Through the generosity of an anonymous donor,
we are able to auction a third and final set of two great tickets to the March 5 game against the Detroit Pistons, another hot NBA team.
Two tickets - Row 4, Section 11 (facing the players' benches) are available for auction NOW at a minimum starting bid of $200.00.
Bidding will close Sunday, March 2nd, at 5PM.
If you'd like to bid on these tickets, send an email to abuw@abuw.org, mark "Celtics tickets" in the subject line, and include your name & bid amount. | |
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Dear Neighbors,
A new year has begun - and so, too, a new season of activities for the ABUW.
Our focus turns now to our spring events and our grant review season. We have exciting plans in the works, and hope you will mark your calendars to join us ... read on to find out more!
Happy 2008!!
Your neighbors & friends on the ABUW Board and staff. |
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
Jimmy Tingle is Returning to Acton!
The ABUW is thrilled to announce that, by popular demand, Jimmy Tingle will return to Acton for another great night of comedy! Clear your calendars, and hire that sitter now for Saturday, May 3, 2008. Jimmy will bring his new act "Jimmy Tingle for President" to town, which is sure to be hilarious! The show will be held at 7:30PM in the ABRHS Auditorium!! Opening for Jimmy will be the ever-popular ABRHS a capella troupe, 13 Fish. Stay tuned for more info on ticket sales, etc.! (All proceeds go to benefit the ABUW). |
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Grant Application Season About to Begin January marks the start of our Allocations season, commencing with the distribution of grant applications. These applications are made available to area health and human service organizations, who provide programs to area residents in need, and seek grant funding to continue their work, or to address an unmet need.
Organizations who have applied in the recent past, and who specific criteria, will receive their application packages by the end of January. Those new to the process may request the application forms and instructions by calling our office at 978-263-1777, or by emailing to abuw@abuw.org.
This is always a very compelling process, and we invite you to stay in touch with us through future e-letters regarding this year's grant-making season. |
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast
On Monday, January 21st, plan to attend the 6th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Breakfast, being held from 8AM - 10AM at Temple Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect Street in Acton.
Put on by Acton's No Place for Hate Committee, this year's event will feature former State Senator Jarrett Barrios, now president of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation as the keynote. Also speaking will be State Rep. Jamie Eldridge and Acton Selectwoman Paulina Knibbe.
This event is free, and no RSVP is required. It is sure to be a meaningful and well-spent morning. | |
 AB Youth in Philanthropy Awards On Monday, January 21st, at the annual ABRHS Community Service Awards night, the students of AB's Youth In Philanthropy programs will formally award their grants to 3 local organizations. The focus for this year's grant-making was on services to children and youth. Receiving funds through AB YIP this year are the Community Partnership for Children, Bright Futures Adoption Center and Minuteman ARC for Human Services.
The Acton-Boxborough United Way has served as fiscal agent for this program since September of 2007. We are proud of the work, the enthusiasm, and the commitment of the students and adult advisors of Acton-Boxborough's Youth in Philanthropy Program. |
Thank you for your interest in the ABUW, and for your concern for neighbors in need. We welcome your thoughts, questions, and ideas any time - please feel free to contact us at abuw@abuw.org.
Would you please help us by forwarding this email on to friends and neighbors? Thank you! | |
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Sincerely,
Your Neighbors at the
Acton-Boxborough United Way |
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