Tag: United Way

Kellogg’s® Froot Loops® Partners with United Way to Join the Fight Against Bullying in Honor of National Friendship Day

Stuart Mitchell

In honor of National Friendship Day on Sunday, Aug. 5, United Way of King County and United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region are collaborating with Kellogg’s® Froot Loops® to promote anti-bullying, launching its United to Be Kind program.  Throughout the week of Aug. 6, attendees at United Way of King County’s Summer Meals program and United Way of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region will participate in activities and conversations that embrace uniqueness, individuality and friendship. Approximately 21 percent of students ages 12-18 experience bullying, according to…

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United Way Worldwide and Wells Fargo Team up to Address Unemployment and Strengthen Communities

Stuart Mitchell

United Way Worldwide have announced an $18 million gift from Wells Fargo & Company to support United Way’s efforts to fight for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community by helping one million people find jobs that allow them to better support their families and strengthen their communities, within five years. Jobs are vital cornerstones of healthy families and communities. Unfortunately, across society, too many people – particularly young people – lack the skills and training needed for the jobs of the 21st century. According…

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Wells Fargo Launches Holiday Food Bank Program With $5 Million Donation to United Way

Stuart Mitchell

Wells Fargo & Company today announced the launch of the Wells Fargo Holiday Food Bank program to make more meals possible in communities this holiday season. Working with United Way Worldwide to create a long-term, high impact program that will support hunger-related causes in our local communities, Wells Fargo donated an additional $5 million grant to the United Way in support of this effort. According to a recent Wells Fargo study 1, 83 percent of people are more likely to donate food this season if they could do it at…

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