The Northwest Suburban United Way is pleased to extend to the students of our region an opportunity to apply for the George Gattas Scholarship, available to all qualified students who live in our service area. As Athletic Director for Prospect High School and a strong support of the United Way, Mr. Gattas touched the lives of many students.  He worked to build a stronger community by improving the quality of life for residents in need. Since that time, through the generosity of community donors, the scholarship fund has grown to encompass the whole of the region we serve.

This year we once again have 3 scholarships available: one (1) $2,500.00 non-renewable scholarship and two (2) $750.00 non-renewable scholarships.  These scholarships will be offered to the student who best exemplifies the following criteria:

1.    History of community service;
2.    Active participation in inter-scholastic athletics;
3.    Active participation in co-curricular activities;
4.    Demonstrates continual improvement throughout high school years; and
5.    Resident of the service areas listed above.

Click here (pdf) to download the scholarship information and application.

All applications must be received at the Northwest Suburban United Way offices no later than Monday, March 16, 2009. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship or the application, please feel free to contact Marcia McMahon or Chelsea Lynn at 847-768-1074.

Northwest Suburban United Way will be hosting a celebration luncheon on June 4th at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Schaumburg. Anyone involved in the United Way this past year is welcome to attend, including donors, volunteers, committee members, campaign leaders, and agency partners.

There will be a $25 registration fee, award winners excluded.

To register for the event, please contact Chelsea (847-768-1074) or Sue (847-768-1270) with your registration and payment information.

Interested in sponsoring this event? Please contact Susan Ockerlund.

Save the date: August 22nd, 2009, for the next Day at the Races event!

Interested in attending or sponsoring? Please contact Sue Ockerlund. Interested in volunteering? Contact Chelsea Lynn or call 847-768-1074.

Reminder: The first golf outing of the year is just around the corner!

April 29th, 2009! Mark your calendars and save the date for the 13th annual Gattas Golf Classic. Mount Prospect Golf Club will be hosting the event again this year.

Registration includes golf, dinner, and a shirt. Enjoy games and contests on the course throughout the day, and relax in the evening with the banquet dinner and cash bar. The Gattas Scholarship prizes will be presented as part of the banquet program.

10:15AM – Registration Begins

11:00AM – Shotgun Tee-Off

4:00PM – Dinner and Scholarship Presentation

Act quickly and register early for $130/golfer. Hurry! Early-bird registration ends April 1st! After April 1st, registration is $150/golfer.

For more information and the registration form, please download the Golf Invitation (pdf).

Interested in of the many fabulous sponsorship opportunities that are still available? Contact us to find out more!

Scott Anderson, the LIVE UNITED February Volunteer of the Month

Scott Anderson, Director of Finance and General Services at the Village of Buffalo Grove, has been named the February LIVE UNITED Volunteer of the Month because of his dedication and commitment to his community.

All around us there are great people who are working to make a difference in their community.  These individuals volunteer countless hours with no expectation of recognition for the efforts they give.  Yet these individuals deserve our respect and a thank you for what they do.

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