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10/07/2023
Looking for affordable dental care? Check out the State Fair Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic. More information below.
10/06/2023
Thank you to Sedalia Parks & Rec., all the business/people that brought vehicles, all the organizations that had resource tables, our sponsors, and the many people that came to enjoy the Day at the Park! We had an amazing time!
Congratulations to Chris Stewart who received the Individual Volunteer Award for serving UWPC for over 15 years!
Looking for something fun and spooky to do this month? Check out this great event at the Sedalia Public Library!
10/04/2023
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To learn more about the resources available in our area, go to https://www.casa-sedalia.org/. It takes all of us to be educated and create a safe community to put an end to violence.
10/03/2023
Check out this great FREE community event this Saturday from 10am-2pm at the Katy Depot!
10/02/2023
Thank you to Duke Manufacturing for their Day of Caring this past Sunday! They did power washing, painting and windowsill replacement. I'm so grateful they gave their time and talent to help a neighbor in need.
Thank you also to Dugan Glass for donating some glass for the windows.
Together we can do SO MUCH!
10/02/2023
10/01/2023
09/29/2023
Tomorrow is Day at the Park with Things that Go at Liberty Park from 9am-1pm! Come join the fun!
09/28/2023
Check out this great opportunity for funding for K-12 students for education expenses. Applications open NOW through Oct. 25th!
09/27/2023
We were happy to give the Lifetime Donor Award to Stanley Black & Decker for their continued support! We are so grateful!
09/26/2023
Here is the map for Day at the Park with Things that Go on this Saturday, Sept. 30th! Just a reminder to park in the south parking lot or along Liberty Park Blvd. We hope to see you there!
09/26/2023
Thank you again to our amazing sponsors and all those businesses, organizations, nonprofits, and community partners coming together to make our Day at the Park this Saturday, Sept. 30th a wonderful community event! Together we can do so much!
09/25/2023
All are invited to the Day at the Park with Things that Go this Saturday, Sept. 30th from 9am-1pm at Liberty Park! We will have lots of fun FREE activities, plus a few great opportunities to give back and donate to UWPC as we celebrate our 2024 Campaign "Give Where You Live" Campaign! We hope to see you all there!
09/25/2023
We had great fun helping a local Sedalia resident on a Day of Caring last Friday. Thanks to Dugan's Paint & Flooring Center for their donation of paint and supplies, we were able to help with some yardwork and exterior house work. We are so grateful to have amazing board members willing to donate their time and energy to help others!
09/25/2023
Who doesn't love some fried chicken? If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, feel free to call Rachelle at 660-826-2980 as she is a proud member of Sedalia Business Women.
09/24/2023
Need a new toolbox? Shopping early for Christmas? Buy some Raffle tickets to win a new Kobalt toolbox to support our "Give Where You Live" Campaign. You do NOT need to be present to win.
09/22/2023
Thank you to Heartland Coca-Cola for donating materials for our upcoming Day at the Park event on Sat Sept. 30th! They are such a wonderful community partner, and we are grateful for their support!
09/22/2023
Our Day at the Park with Things that Go Campaign Kickoff event is coming up on Saturday Sept. 30th and we need volunteers to help with set up, monitoring the bouncy houses, helping with field day games, and clean up! Shifts are 1 or 2 hrs. Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/FKHBX
09/21/2023
Thank you to W-K Chevrolet Buick GMC for sponsoring the entertainment (caricaturist and balloon artist) at our upcoming Day at the Park event on Sat Sept. 30th! We are so grateful for their generosity to Give Where You Live!
09/21/2023
Hello local business and organizations, sign up today! It's only $50 to form a Field Day Game Team because play is important for adults too!
09/20/2023
Have some gently used or new shoes that you no longer need? Drop them off at the Shoe Drive for our funded partner Sedalia Senior Center/Care Connection for Aging Services happening now through Sept. 30th!
09/20/2023
Thank you to Duke Manufacturing in Sedalia for sponsoring two bouncy houses at our upcoming Day at the Park event on Sat Sept. 30th! They are an amazing community partner and supporter of the United Way!
09/19/2023
Thank you to Central Bank of Sedalia for sponsoring a bouncy house at our upcoming Day at the Park event on Sat Sept. 30th! We are so grateful for their commitment to our community!
09/19/2023
Looking for a job? Stop by the Job Fair this week on Wed from 9am-1pm at SFCC! Details below.
09/18/2023
Thank you to Owens Corning for a wonderful 2024 Give Where You Live Campaign! We are so grateful for the opportunity to present to the employees over 6 days and share UWPC mission, programs, and grants. Owens Corning was very generous- matching all employee contributions and giving a paid day off work to employees that contributed at a certain level. Thank you to Owens Corning for your support of the local community!
09/17/2023
Challenge yourself to follow your dreams! You got this! Happy Sunday!
09/16/2023
It's not too late! Give blood today from 9am-3pm! Be sure you tell folks you are giving on behalf of United Way of Pettis County to help us win the nonprofit prizes!
09/15/2023
Need a new toolbox? Shopping early for Christmas? Buy some Raffle tickets to win a new Kobalt toolbox to support our "Give Where You Live" Campaign. Details below!
09/14/2023
We were able to donate some Dolly Parton Imagination Library books to Altrusa to hand out to kids under 5 years old at Green Ridge Fair this Saturday. Last month, we also donated books to Altrusa to give out during the C.A.C.T.U.S. distribution last month. So overall we donated approximately 110 books! Together we can do so much!
09/14/2023
September is National Library Card Sign Up Month. Mark your calendars for next week on Monday, Sept. 18th from 4:30-6:30pm at Sedalia Public Library Fall Open House!
09/14/2023
Our Day at the Park with Things that Go Campaign Kickoff event is coming up on Saturday Sept. 30th and we need about 20 volunteers to help with set up, monitoring the bouncy houses, helping with field day games, and clean up! Shifts are 1 or 2 hrs. Sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/FKHBX
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Our 2023 Campaign has officially kicked off! We are proud to partner with Pettis County industries, businesses, schools, and residents to work towards the betterment of our community by helping to create a thriving community for everyone.
Our donors and volunteers are the heart of our organization, and because of YOU we can carry out our mission every day.
UWPC Executive Director, Samantha Gilpin, speaks on her experiences with United Way.
Are you joining us to #HelpDriveChange ?
Another shout out to Instinct Imagery, LLC for helping to bring our videos to life!
We asked people in Pettis County to share their stories. Then we had 2023 Campaign Cabinet members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened.
#HelpDriveChange #LiveUnited
Many thanks to Instinct Imagery, LLC for helping us bring our vision to life.
We asked people in Pettis County to share their stories. Then we had 2023 Campaign Cabinet members read them for the first time. Watch to see what happened.
#HelpDriveChange #LiveUnited
Many thanks to Instinct Imagery, LLC for helping us bring our vision to life.
Come join us at the 3rd Annual Fall Car Classic today 10am-3pm at 305 N State Fair Blvd, Sedalia MO!
When UWPC announces that the first 20 pre-registrants for the car show get a free Cardinals Jersey and insulated water bottle!!
Did you know that food insecurity is different than hunger? ๐ค
Definition:
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1.the condition of not having access to sufficient food, or food of an adequate quality, to meet one's basic needs.
Many of the students at SFCC, right here in our own community, are facing food insecurity every day๐ข. It is important to educate anyone you might suspect being food insecure on the resources that are available in Pettis County that can offer assistance. ๐ซ
Contact the UWPC office to learn more about food insecurity, hunger, and what services are available in our community! ๐
๐ฑ 660.826.2980
๐ง [email protected]
We see you!
We know youโre doing your best!
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need help!
Do you know everyone in your life experiencing food insecurity? Most likely not.
Many donโt know the difference between food insecure and hunger. Did you know that thereโs a difference? ๐ค
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United Way of Pettis County is proud to be the sponsor for the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in our community! ๐๐ป Receive ๐ญ๐น๐ฌ๐ฌ monthly books for your child (ages 0-5 years)! ๐คฏ The only requirements are that the child must live in Pettis County and meet the age requirements! ๐๐ป
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#DPIL #FOMO #DollyPartonImaginationLibrary #Read
๐ REMINDER ๐
The UWPC Office is closed next week while our Executive Director is traveling for training.
You may still reach us by email at [email protected].
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The United Way of Pettis County office will be closed Monday, May 23rd through Friday, May 27th while our Executive Director attends a United Way Worldwide conference.โ๏ธ
You may call ๐ฑ 2-1-1 from your cell or home phone to be connected to a live representative who can immediately connect you to area resources. You may also email ๐ง Samantha with questions via [email protected]. Please expect delays in email responses.
๐ Reading is not just about imagination, inspiration, and education. It is also a great way to bond with children and spark their interests on a multitude of levels. ๐
๐ซ Dolly Partonโs inspiration stemmed from her father who was never taught to read or write and potentially created hurdles for him as he faced adulthood. Dolly realized the importance of children not only learning to read and write at a young age but also having access to books.
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library was then born; initially just in Dollyโs home county in Tennessee! โบ๏ธ
Listen to this short clip to hear Dolly speak on the creation of this amazing and free program! ๐
As always, please email ๐ง [email protected] if you have a child aged 0-5 years and reside in Pettis County! We will get you enrolled so that your child can begin receiving their free monthly book! ๐
The smell of neighbors BBQing ๐ฅis a key sign nice weather is here! โ๏ธ
What is your favorite side item when you BBQ? ๐ฑ
โญ๏ธ Veggies?
โญ๏ธ Pasta?
โญ๏ธ Potatoes?
We would love to hear!! ๐
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Our ๐น๐๐พ announcement is finally here!
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United Way of Pettis Countyโs new office will be located at 1400 S. Limit Ste 28 effective May 2nd! ๐
๐Our goal is to be centrally located and easily accessible by the public in order to better serve Pettis County!๐
We are thrilled for the change!
๐คฉ United Way or Pettis County has some ๐๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ช๐ฆ to share with you this week! ๐คฉ
๐ข Stay tuned for our announcement! ๐ข
Our website was given an upgrade! ๐ป
Check us out!๐ซ
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โToo often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.โ โ Leo Buscaglia
We are beyond blessed by our volunteers, donors, and the community who continue to help us carry out our mission; today and every day!
Thank you!โค๏ธ
#BlackHistoryMonth is understood as a time where we celebrate the achievements of the Black and African American community to honor their contributions to our society and culture. Itโs important to remember that Black History is being made right now today, tomorrow and the future. The actions we take today, creates the future we desire.
Please join us in honoring @angelafwilliams as one of the acclaimed honorees in The @Microsoft Legacy Project of 2022. She will be featured in an immersive virtual museum that highlights current Black and African American history makers creating pathways and opening doors for the legacies that will follow.
Learn more: www.aka.ms/TheLegacyProject #Microsoft #TheLegacyProject #WhatsYourLegacy
United Way provides My Free Taxes to help individuals and families accurately file their federal and state taxes. ๐๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ฅ๐๐! ๐๐ป
๐ป www.myfreetaxes.com๐ฑ
Mission:Unite People and Resources To Improve Lives In Our Community.
Vision: To Be The Trusted Platform For Creating Community Solutions In Pettis County.
United Way of Pettis County Initiatives: Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Childhood Development & Hunger
1. The United Way of Pettis County has a proud tradition of nearly 60 years of service to Pettis County. It was founded in order to provide the most cost-effective method of raising funds for the county's basic charitable organizations. Our United Way accomplished this goal 60 years ago, and it continues to do so today.
2. We are a member of United Way Worldwide. The role of the International association is to assist and serve local United Ways - not the other way around. Our local United Way is completely autonomous. We choose the agencies and initiatives that will be a part of the support we provide year round to include the annual campaign. United Way Board of Directors determines the grant allocation based on programming and impact to Pettis County. All decisions are made locally.
3. Dues paid to United Way Worldwide have been completely voluntary, and annually amount to just 1% of the amount pledged in the campaign. We pay these dues and in return we receive goods, services, and national publicity worth far more than the amount we pay.
4. The Board of Directors is the governing body of our local United Way. Each Director is elected by Pettis County citizens at an annual meeting. Our Board is a cross section of the community - teachers, lawyers, industry workers, government employees, large and small business owners, and retired people. They are the people who make the decisions regarding the operation of the Sedalia-Pettis County United Way.
5. Your local United Way is the original low budget operation. It is run by volunteers who generate funding for important programming in Pettis County, support initiative , make policy, set goals, and budget funds. The money you contribute to United Way is used to meet the needs of people in our community.
6. Our United Way has one full-time paid employee and one part-time paid employee. Together this 1.5 person team handles our accounting and correspondence, acts as liaison between our agencies and the public, and assists our volunteer Board and Campaign Cabinet. They also manage the UWPC web-site, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, coordinate UWPC workgroups and community meetings, raises dollars and keeps track of donations, and attends partner agency meetings. This team identifies collaborative options to work toward solutions to issues in Pettis County.
7. In order to be accepted as an agency of the United Way of Pettis County, organizations annually submit financial statements, summaries of programs and other information to United Way's Budget Committee. The Committee is comprised of members of the Board. When they are accepted as a United Way agency they are held strictly accountable for the funds they receive. They are required to submit quarterly reports with written documentation as to how the money they received was spent. The agencies are accountable to United Way and United Way is accountable to everyone who makes a donation.
8. Many local businesses offer their employees the option of payroll deduction. Please consider this option if it is available to you.
A small amount from each paycheck adds up to a significant gift. And remember your gift will stay in our community to help those in need, and improve the quality of life for us all.
Our Partner Agency United Way of Pettis County is hosting this event! Please make plans to attend!
Our Volunteer Coordinator, Jamie met with Samantha Gilpin, director of our funded partner, United Way of Pettis County this morning.
Jamie gave Samantha a tour of the Open Door Thrift Shop today to show her how their operations run. The thrift store runs on volunteers from the community. Our Volunteers sort, organize, and tag the donations as well as making sure the donations get to the floor and keep the sales floor straightened. Samantha will be volunteering her time to help Open Door Service Center further their mission in Pettis County.
If you would like more information on Open Door Service Center or the United Way, you can reach out to Samantha at [email protected] or Jamie at [email protected] or 660-827-1613 with questions!
The nonprofit, Advancing Parenting, would like to share a rather unusual and free resource for promoting positive childhood experiences and preventing adverse childhood experiences.
Parenting Norms Bumper Stickers
Advancing Parenting makes them available at no cost to United Ways so they can in turn make them available to partner organizations, agencies, and businesses. There are fifty-two in a set and each sticker communicates a parenting behavior or practice generally recognized as supporting the healthy development of children. Just one will be read thousands of times!
Bumper stickers are a unique and powerful way for friends, family, and community members to share parenting wisdom. At stoplights drivers and passengers point, smile, and nod. Conversations begin and often a phone is used to take a photo of the sticker right at the stoplight. Presumably, they are being shared on social media. It's wonderful to see!
Sets of the stickers can be given away at events and/or put in holders and placed on counters in waiting rooms and offices so folks can select one for their cars.
Visit www.advancingparenting.org to request this free resource and be placed on the waiting list. Please share.
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United Way of Pettis County and Katy Trail Community Health presents cooking live with nutrition training.
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Participants will leave with a new electric skillet, fabulous recipes, and cooking supplier (towels, hot pads, utensils, etc.) and new knowledge about cooking, different foods, and nutrition to share with your family and friends.
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๐๐๐๐: November 10, 2021
๐๐๐๐: 5:30PM
๐๐๐๐๐: 821 Westwood Sedalia, MO 65301
Donโt forget to stop by our bake sale today at all of our locations! All funds raised go to the United Way of Pettis County
Sedalia, YOU ARE AMAZING!! We have the results from our 1st Annual Community Challenge Blood Drive.....We collected 117 units of Blood! Our goal was 75 and we are so pleased to have surpassed that amount. A statistic we often hear is that one pint of blood can save up to three lives. This means our drive yesterday may have impacted 351 people. THANK YOU!!!!
Now for the Non-Profit Donor Results:
Open Door Service Center - 2
United Way of Pettis County - 3
Elks Lodge Sedalia- 6
Child Safe of Central Missouri, Inc. - 6
Sedalia Rotary Club - District 6080 - 7
Cancer Perks - 8
Bothwell Foundation - 9
Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri - 9
Broadway Church - Sedalia - 11
Center for Human Services - 11
First United Methodist Church of Sedalia - 12 - 2ND PLACE!! $500
State Fair Community College Foundation - 34 DONORS - 1st PLACE!!!! $1,000
Thank you to the Community Blood Center for making this possible. We look forward to seeing you all next year.
Do you need a wheelchair ramp or painting done? Trees trimmed or mowing? We have project request forms for United Way of Pettis County! You can get them here at Open Door! Must be returned by Aug 31st!
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United Way of Pettis County and Katy Trail Community Health presents cooking live with nutrition training.
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or sign up at the front desk to reserve your seat by JULY 16th at:
๐821 Westwood Drive
Sedalia, MO 65301
โOur mission is to enhance the quality of life for everyone in our region, and thatโs accomplished by making this place we call home more welcoming for all people,โ said Brian Fogle. โWeโre so glad for the new opportunities these grants provide for these organizations that share those values. We look forward to seeing the unique projects that this program will support in the coming months.โ
The Ozarks Inclusive Opportunity Program, funded through the CFOโs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fund, supports small grant requests to ensure the representation of diverse voices in community conversations, engagement and leadership.
During the first year of the program, 21 agencies received grants totaling $19,975, including the five selected this month:
The Arc of the Ozarks
Foundation for Springfield Public Schools/Disney Elementary
Leadership Springfield
Springfield Contemporary Theatre
United Way of Pettis County
Have a question for you all. Will you be bring back the truck load sale this year
Big thanks to the United Way of Pettis County for supporting LGBTQ+ Pride Picnic!
To celebrate their diversity, equality, and inclusion initiative, Pettis County United Way has pride shirts available through the month of June. https://spcuw.harnessapp.com/wv2/campaign/4373
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