November 2005UW Home PageDonate On-line2004 Annual Report

Twice as Nice - LifeShare and United Way team up!

The United Way of Greater Lorain County and LifeShare Community Blood Services have teamed up to help one another serve the Lorain County community more efficiently.

As giving as you are, it's hard to believe that now you can be Twice as Nice. That's the theme for an exciting new partnership in community service between United Way of Greater Lorain County and LifeShare Community Blood Services.

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First annual Small Business Blitz a success!

On October 17th, United Way volunteers canvassed Lorain County for the first annual "You are Bigger Than You Think" Small Business Campaign. This event was lead by Edmond Skimin, co-founder, LorainCounty.com and Gary Kneisley, President, WEOL. United Way friends spent the afternoon visiting small businesses across the county, speaking with business owners about the United Way and encouraging them to participate in this year's campaign.

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In This Issue:

First annual Small Business Blitz a success! Twice as Nice - LifeShare and United Way team up! Read the Results! – Day of Caring Community Pantry Drive Spotlight on our Volunteers The Business of Caring - Read why North Coast Correctional Treatment Facility Supports United Way Looking for reasons to invest in United Way – Here’s 10! (on-line video) Fund Distribution Volunteers Needed Upcoming events at our partner agencies! Donate online - it's safe and secure

Save the Date:

November 28th 11 am - 6:30 pm LifeShare/United Way Blood Drive Lorain County Family YMCA, Lobby 1121 Tower Blvd, Lorain November 29th 11 am- 6:30 pm Lorain County Community College, College Center 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria December 31st Distribution Volunteers Applications due to Tina Clark