http://uwnorthwest.org Northwest Suburban United Way Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:55:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Imagine coming home from work, opening your refrigerator and not having any food for your children or for yourself. Imagine not having the financial resources to afford daily necessities and being told that your local food bank has run low on supplies. Sadly, this is a reality faced ... http://uwnorthwest.org/2008/08/communities-can-help-area-food-pantries-meet-demand/ If you've ever wanted to recognize a family member or friend for the service to the community, here is your chance!  Simply submit their name and a brief paragraph on why you think they should be volunteer of the month.  Winner's will be featured on a new section on the ... http://uwnorthwest.org/2008/09/northwest-suburban-united-presents-volunteer-of-the-month/ Now in its seventh year, Northwest Suburban United Way's annual Day at the Races was a resounding success.  Held at Arlington Park's International Room, the 215 guests in attendance helped raise nearly $35 thousand dollars for United Way and partner agency programming.  The money raised at the event will benefit ... http://uwnorthwest.org/2008/09/seventh-annual-united-way-day-at-the-races-benefits-community/ On August 19th, 2008, volunteers from the Mount Prospect office of Caremark donated their time to volunteer at the Lattof YMCA in Des Plaines.  Along with United Way staff, they cleaned two buses, an entire skate park and a nursery during their four hours of service.  Valued at nearly $20 ... http://uwnorthwest.org/2008/08/caremark-participates-in-northwest-suburban-united-way-day-of-caring/   On June 20 and 21 – the longest weekend of the year – you will hear a lot in the media about United Way and the national movement to LIVE UNITED.  We want to take a moment to tell you about what it means to LIVE UNITED in the Northwest ... http://uwnorthwest.org/2008/06/help-us-live-united/ 7th Annual Day at the Races Saturday, August 23, 2008, 12:30-4:30pm Arlington Park Racecourse Call the office for reservations or more details! http://uwnorthwest.org/2008/06/7th-annual-day-at-the-races/ Executive Committee Meeting Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. Egg Factory 100 E. Kensington Rd. Mount Prospect, IL 60056 http://uwnorthwest.org/2008/06/executive-committee-meeting-2/ On Wednesday, April 30th, golfers at the Northwest Suburban United Way 12th annual Gattas Golf Classic in memory of George Gattas had an un’fore’gettable time. Sponsored by Northwest Community Hospital, the Golf Classic was held at the Mt. Prospect Golf Club and featured a scramble format and a shotgun start. ... http://uwnorthwest.org/2008/05/northwest-suburban-united-way-golf-classic-is-un%e2%80%99fore%e2%80%99gettable/ Reservation forms for the 12th Annual Golf Classic are available by clicking here. Dust off your clubs, break out your sunglasses and get ready to tee-off at the 12th Annual United Way Golf Classic! The popular event will be held on Wednesday, April 30th at the Mt. Prospect Golf Club and ... http://uwnorthwest.org/2008/04/northwest-suburban-united-way-tees-off-annual-golf-classic/ 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 http://uwnorthwest.org/2008/04/celebration-save-the-date/