The United Way of Hays County is accountable to YOU!
ACKNOWLEDGES
THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF ALL WHO HAVE GIVEN
Together We Can Work Wonders
Your contribution to United Way of Hays County stays in the local community
of Hays County.
United Way supported services strengthen families by helping them overcome economic
and emotional problems. It helps children succeed in school, and build relationships,
values, and character. Through your contributions, United Way ensures that ALL Hays
County children will have access to programs that prepare them for success in life and
keep them healthy.
United Way helps children, adults, seniors with illnesses, disabilities, and other
challenges achieve the health and independence they deserve. Your gift to United
Way is the best way to preserve quality of life for all people in our community and
helps more people than any other local gift can.
Donate NOW -
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to United Way of Hays County.
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Thank you to the following sponsors of the 1st Annual Polar Bear Plunge:
Cabana Beach Apartments - Presenting Sponsor
Mochas & Javas - Hot Beverages
Texas Pie Company - Cookies
Wal-Mart Buda - Cookies
Wal-Mart San Marcos - Cookies |
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Testimonial
In the media, one can read about abused children, those who've been abandoned and those
who've run away. The group that is often misreported as runaways are throwaways. Those
who are under the age of 18, yet still too young to take care of themselves, and have been
told by their families to leave home and not come back. One in particular was fortunate
to be in Wal-Mart one morning, trying to use the pay phone, desperately searching for a
family member willing to take him in. A local woman overheard his conversation and told
him about the shelter operated by the Greater San Marcos Youth Center (GSMYC).
Dalton arrived on our doorstep, tired and hungry amd after having been on the streets for
several days, he needed a shower. GSMYC staff intervened with his family (living in 3
other states), to no avail. No one in his family wanted him, nor were they willing to
help him get on his feet. He was so grateful to have found a place where he could be safe;
he even offered to "earn his keep."
Dalton did earn his keep while he was there. He helped with the younger children, acting
as a tolerant and patient big brother. He helped staff with the cooking and cleaning and
never complained, always willing to help where he could. After he left, he secured a job
in New Braunfels and found a roommate, all of which he managed to accomplish without his
family. Dalton drops by regularly for hugs and support, giving staff an update on how
his life is going. According to this young man, the Greater San Marcos Youth Council is
his family.
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United Way = YOUR GIFT x 5
Some of our partner agencies use their United Way
allocations for matching funds grants, which multiplies each dollar you give
at least five times, a worthwhile return on your investment.
Your contribution to United Way of Hays County stays in the local community
of Hays County.
Experienced local volunteers make our United Way decisions
and monitor agencies to make sure donations are wisely spent. Volunteers keep
costs low and standards high - 90 cents of every dollar helps those in need.
Donor designations are honored - you can tell United Way how to allocate your
donation - by United Way agency or by impact area. You can have long-term impact
in the community by including a gift to United Way in your will.
(Go to agencies for a list of the partner agencies
and what they do.)
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For total
amounts contributed and a list of contributing businesses for the years 2005, 2006,
and 2007 to date go here.
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United Way of Hays County, Texas
Michelle Harper, Executive Director; Bobbi Carmichael, Part-time Executive Director
P.O. Box 1728, San Marcos, Texas 78667-6860
Phone: 512.353.1420
unitedway@centurytel.net
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