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2-1-1 App Now Available for Download!
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Manic Monday Tax Services Helps 180 Families
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As the deadline to file taxes ticked away, many Fresnans were scrambling to find places to have their taxes prepared. Each year UWFC offers last day tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Earned Income Tax Credit (VITA/EITC) program. This year doors opened at 10 am
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United Way in Support of AB 385 Bill
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On Monday, April 10th, Sevag Tateosian, Income Building Block Manager here at UWFC, testified on United Way's behalf
in support of AB 385 - Bank On California in the California State Assembly's Banking and Finance Committee. The bill is one of more
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Celebrating Dr. Seuss through Literacy
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The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." -
Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
March 1st marks the birthdate of Dr. Seuss, one of the most imaginative and influential authors of chil
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United Way of Fresno County-FamilyWize Partnership Helps Save Local Residents $1,046,936 in Healthcare Costs
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Every dollar patients spend on prescription drugs to treat heart disease and diabetes saves them $3 to $10 on other medical services, according to a 2011 Health Affairs study cited by United Way of Fresno County and FamilyWize, two organizations that are partnering to help families stay healthy.
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May the Spirit of Giving Continue into 2013!
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As I put away the presents I received for Christmas and cleaned up the leftover food, I reflected on the wonderful spirit of giving I noticed in our community over the past few months.
Food was donated, cooked, delivered and served to hundreds of families for both Tha
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Wells Fargo Awards SparkPoint $15,000
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United Way of Fresno County (UWFC) was honored to receive $15,000 from Wells Fargo. The funds will support SparkPoint Fresno Center, a financial services center aimed at providing bundled co-mingled services in one convenient location. Wells Fargo, a founding partner
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Toys for Tots Marathon Weekend A Success!
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The annual Toys for Tots Marathon Weekend at Riverpark, held from November 30th - December 2nd, proved to be a success as over 8,800 toys and $37,000 in monetary donations were collected! These numbers far surpass last years' total and it could not be made possible without the amazing generosi
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United Way Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund
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We, here at United Way of Fresno County, would like to extend our thoughts and well wishes to all of those on the East Coast as they deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. In light of this ordeal, United Way U.S.A., with leadership from United Way of New York and United Ways
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Women's Initiative luncheon brings awareness of Human Trafficking in Valley
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The fifth annual Women’s Initiative luncheon marked a new chapter for this network of influential women in
Fresno
County . Not only did the Women’s Initiative introduce a new mission – to shed light on human trafficking in
Fresno
County – but
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Operation: Fresno Shape Up Promotes Healthy Living to Valley Youth!
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United Way of Fresno County, in partnership with Fresno State Athletics and former NFL star, Lorenzo Neal, brought the 2nd annual Operation: Fresno Shape Up event to
Fresno
State ’s Warmerdam Field on Satu
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Comcast and United Way team up to Support Fresno Unified Students
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250 backpacks filled with supplies to benefit students at 10 schools and the Project Access program
FRESNO – The 2012-2013 academic year is nearing the one month mark, and sadly, many students still are struggling to find necessary supplies from one week to another. A number of o
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