United Way California Capital Region and FOX40 News is proud to
host the 4th annual Toilet Paper Drive on Thursday,
June 14 at Cal Expo!
Join forces with us to create awareness of the growing
demand for services faced by many local nonprofits. The donated
toilet paper will be distributed to United Way’s certified
nonprofit partners so their resources can be spent on services
rather than toilet paper.
Fun & Simple Ways to Give Back
DONATE toilet paper, toilet paper, and more
toilet paper. Roll this news out to your friends, family,
co-workers and start a TP collection or challenge!
DONATEonline! Can’t
make it to Cal Expo, donating is a click away.
BE SOCIAL with our event mascot,TP. Print
your own TP from home and take him on adventures. Post your
photos with him to his Facebook page.
VOLUNTEER for a three-hour shift
between 7 a.m – 7 p.m at Cal Expo. Our FUN volunteer
opportunities are for all ages. Check out the
opportunities and submit the form below.
Toilet paper is a funny thing. It has been a constant staple
in our lives and we often times take it for granted. To be
honest, before getting involved with the UW’s TP Drive, the only
time I ever actively thought about TP was when:
1. I would realize (yes, after the fact) that the roll had
run out (YIKES!)
2. I would see it streaming generously from the tall trees around
the neighborhood as a child (I later realized that this was not
for “decoration”)
Three years ago I started taking an active interest in toilet
paper, or I suppose you could say I stopped taking it for
granted. I realized—after 25 years of being an active user
of this product—that it was not free, it was a necessity, and
just about every place I visited was stocked with it.
United Way’s certified nonprofit partner, Koinonia Home for
Teens, cordially invites you to their annual “Day in the Park”
event. The event will be held at Loomis Basin Regional Park on
Wednesday, May 30th.
Congratulations ITW! Illinois Tool Works (ITW) raised $11.4
million for United Way, including a generous dollar for dollar
match, plus an enhanced match to incent participation and
leadership giving. During the pilot phase of its volunteer
program, the men and women of ITW volunteered 3,598 hours with
United Way and its partners which the company matched with
$10/hour.
United Way Worldwide recognized Procter & Gamble (P&G)
with the 2012 Spirit of America® award for philanthropy,
volunteer efforts and community impact. “P&G is a
global leader in corporate citizenship and a great United Way
partner,” said Brian Gallagher United Way Worldwide president and
CEO. “P&G and its employees have demonstrated incredible
leadership,
innovation and volunteer commitment which are improving
children’s lives and making a lasting impact in communities here
in the U.S. and around the world.”
Tanya Arambula (left) LIVES UNITED by focusing on God and being
my brother’s keeper and Mary Beth Pilon LIVES UNITED by helping
to improve and enrich the lives of children who have lost a loved
one by supporting them in their everyday lives
Brian Jones LIVES UNITED by being the father of three active
children, volunteering at their school and athletic activities
and helping to connect people who are passionate about creating
change with those who need help most.
Alisha Jensen LIVES UNITED by volunteering to help launch the
LIVE UNITED lifestyle in Sacramento as well as participating in
Intel community service events.
Mark S. Allen LIVES UNITED by trying to do something that makes
the world a better place every day. No matter how small or large
the jesture, he works to make a positive impact in any way
possible.
Doug Kim LIVES UNITED by picking people up when they are down and
providing for people who can’t provide for themselves — he makes
a difference by giving.
Rick Jennings LIVES UNITED by teaching boys manhood development
principles, by teaching men to be responsible, loving and caring
fathers and husbands as well as being an overall positive role
model in the community.
Jim McDaniel LIVES UNITED by volunteering on United Way’s Impact
Council, leading the United Way campaign at Allied and making
financial contributions to other nonprofits that make a
difference in the lives of people in our community.
Genevieve Shiroma LIVES UNITED by donating through United Way to
help those in need, volunteering on the Capital Unity Council to
reduce violence in schools and supporting health care for those
who otherwise have none by supporting Planned Parenthood.
Dana Howard LIVES UNITED by helping close the achievement gap in
the lives of local school children, reducing homelessness for
women and children and making killer brownies.
News & Events
Koinonia Homes for Teens Annual “Day in the Park”
United Way’s certified nonprofit partner, Koinonia Home for Teens, cordially invites you to their annual “Day in the Park” event. The event will be held at Loomis Basin Regional Park on Wednesday, May 30th.
ITW Receives United Way Worldwide Summit Award
A national award recognizing corporate citizenship and community impact
Congratulations ITW! Illinois Tool Works (ITW) raised $11.4 million for United Way, including a generous dollar for dollar match, plus an enhanced match to incent participation and leadership giving. During the pilot phase of its volunteer program, the men and women of ITW volunteered 3,598 hours with United Way and its partners which the company matched with $10/hour.
P&G Recipient of United Way Worldwide Spirit of America Award
P&G taps brand power to improve children’s lives around the world
United Way Worldwide recognized Procter & Gamble (P&G) with the 2012 Spirit of America® award for philanthropy, volunteer efforts and community impact. “P&G is a global leader in corporate citizenship and a great United Way partner,” said Brian Gallagher United Way Worldwide president and CEO. “P&G and its employees have demonstrated incredible leadership,
innovation and volunteer commitment which are improving children’s lives and making a lasting impact in communities here in the U.S. and around the world.”