Please join us on April 29, 2010, for the 14th Annual United Way Golf Classic. Golfers can look forward to a challenging day of play at the Arboretum Club, located at 401 Half Day Road in Buffalo Grove.  This seasoned 18-hole golf course was designed by Dick Nugent and boasts 100 acres of rolling fairways, large varieties of trees and wildflowers, and undulating greens offer visual and playing pleasure. The new 27,000 foot clubhouse is fitted out with spacious locker rooms for men and women and a pro shop filled with a fine selection of items for your golfing needs.  Not to mention golf carts with interactive GPS tracking so you always know exactly where you are!  There will be games galore, as well as a chance to win $1,000.00 at our exciting golf ball drop!

 What’s even better — thanks to our partnership with the Village of Buffalo Grove, we are able to roll back prices to 1999 levels, making this year’s Golf Classic more affordable than ever.  Check out these prices:

18 holes of golf, box lunch and dinner— $125.00 per person

Dinner only—$35.00 per person

 Best of all, golfers will have the satisfaction of knowing that their money is well spent, as all dollars raised at this outing will benefit their community and programs targeting Education.  United Way funded programs in this critical area focus on outcomes and goals for the community, drawing on the strengths of existing partnerships, relationships and community initiatives like the Ready for School program in Arlington Heights.  In addition, United Way offers a scholarship for high school seniors toward post secondary education. 

 We’re limited to 132 golfers, so don’t hesitate—call in your reservation today to the Northwest Suburban United Way at 847-768-1074.  Hope to see you on the links!

“Without a state budget, our agencies are immobilized.  They are forced to operate under the new mandate, or risk maintaining current levels of service without the assurance they will receive state reimbursement of those expenses,” said Laura Thrall, president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Chicago.  “Meanwhile, the lives of hundreds of thousands of people who rely on child care, elder care, disability services, substance abuse and mental health counseling, domestic and sexual violence services – to name a few – are left hanging in the balance.”

Click here to learn more about how the state budget cuts are affecting Health and Human Services agencies and to find out what you can do to urge state lawmakers to pass a fair budget with adequate funding for health and human services!

The State of Illinois has passed a budget that cuts by half funding to health and human services across the state.  However, it is not too late to reverse the dire consequences that are sure to result if this vote stands.  Governor Quinn has the option to recall law makers for a re-vote on the budget.  United Way is calling on its supporters to help the hundreds of thousands of people who will be affected by this budget  which goes into effect on July 1, 2009.  Already, the Illinois Department of Human Services is looking to close four mental health facilities, eliminate substance abuse treatment and prevention programs and slash all human service agency budgets by 50-75%.  The negative effects of this will impact people for years to come.

You can make a difference by contacting your local legislators.  To find your State Representative, State Senator, sample scripts, sample letters, fact sheets and handouts please visit the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Advocacy Resources Page.

Northwest Suburban United Way Community Celebration

Thursday, June 5, 2008 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Maggiano’s Little Italy at Old Orchard
4999 Old Orchard Shopping Ctr.
Space # 28
Skokie, IL 60077

For reservations call 847.768.1074