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 For local volunteer opportunities, please visit the "A Caring Community" section of our website. |
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Acton Boxborough Coalition for Healthy Youth For more information, or updates on the Acton-Boxborough Coalition for Healthy Youth, email us at abuw@abuw.org. |
See us at the West Acton OktoberFest!
Make sure to look for the ABUW display at this annual family event on Saturday, October 13 from 10AM - 4PM in West Acton Village. | |
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Dear Neighbors,
Hope you all had a fabulous summer!
It was a very busy season at the ABUW, and this newsletter features a brief update on what we've been up to - as always, we invite you to contact us for more information.
The highlights:
* Elected 8 new board members
* Made a presentation to the ABRSD School
Committee regarding our social worker grant
* Increased awareness of 2-1-1
* Strengthened existing and formed new
partnerships with several community
organizaitons
* Began planning for our fall campaign
- all of this and more! Please read on and learn more of what we are doing to improve the quality of life for many of our own neighbors.
Your neighbors & friends on the ABUW Board. |
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At our Annual Meeting in late June, eight fantastic people were elected to serve as new members of the ABUW's Board of Directors. We are pleased to announce that Jane Boatright, Jacquelie Crimins, and Eleonora Pontoriero all of Boxborough, as well Lisa Brandon, Paul Henrion, Marshall Reed, Corinna Roman-Kreuze and Shelley Sherman, all of Acton, will be sharing their time and talents with the ABUW for the next three years.
We're excited and grateful to have them "on Board"!
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2007-2008 Grants Announced
After a lengthy and thoughtful review process, the ABUW announced its funding awards for the 2007-2008 fiscal and program year. Listed by Category of Care, we granted funding for various programs and services provided by 25 local organizations. |
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ABUW Membership Certification
Once again, the ABUW has met and completed all membership requirements to be considered a Member in Good Standing with the United Way of America. Criteria for this process is stringent and compliance ensures that we meet or exceed good business practices as a United Way, and as a nonprofit organization. | |
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 who may be interested in the work of the ABUW in our community? Thank you! |
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Sincerely,
Your Neighbors at the
Acton-Boxborough United Way |
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