Capital Area United Way

2009 Women’s Leadership Council Grant Application Process
The Women’s Leadership Council is committed to strengthening the community through a focused investment of their own time, talent, and treasure. At the May 7, 2008 Women’s Leadership Council meeting, participants chose to focus the Council’s grant funding on issues concerning middle school aged girls specifically violence and self-esteem, and youth literacy. The interest of the Women’s Leadership Council is to promote the development of strong female leaders and therefore has a focus on engaging young females. As a result of current community needs and the United Way funds allocated to programs dealing with youth violence, this year’s Women’s Leadership Council grant funding will focus on youth literacy. Out of these programs the Council would like to see:

• Development of literacy skills in young females
• An increase in female youth self-esteem and self-confidence
• An increase in female academic and future career performance

Eligible Applicants CAUW Affiliate Agencies may apply for these funds. As always with CAUW, partnerships and collaborative efforts are strongly encouraged as long as the Affiliate Agency is the applicant and serves as the fiduciary. Apply Now. The application process opens June 1 and ends on June 30, 2009.
Interested Affiliated Agencies click here to log-in.

Contact Amanda Masters with any questions you may have 517-203-5020 or a.masters@capitalareaunitedway.org.

Capital Area United Way Young Leaders Society (YLS)
The Capital Area United Way (CAUW) Young Leaders Society (YLS) is currently accepting applications for its first year membership class. The YLS serves to engage, inspire, and empower young professionals in the community to make a positive and lasting impact through education, volunteering, and philanthropy. The YLS targets passionate, emerging leaders in the hopes of building a strong future for the Tri-County Community of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. The YLS program is designed around a leadership skills curriculum and select community events offering a variety of engaging intellectual and personal development activities purposed to best equip these young leaders to stand out and make a difference in their community. For more detailed information on the program, click on the links below.

General Young Leadership Program Information Application/Nomination Forms

Information on the Swine Flu(H1N1)
Influenza A(H1N1) is a respiratory disease with symptoms similar to regular seasonal flu, including a fever over 100 degrees and either cough or sore throat. Although many of the cases of influenza A(H1N1) have been mild so far, the flu can be an accute, even deadly disease. Therefore, we are encouraging people learn all they can about influenza A(H1N1) and to be prepared to reduce the risks to themselves and others. Please visit the Ingham County Health Department website at www.ingham.org for more information or call 2-1-1.

Earned Income Tax Credit Information
Although the tax season has past, there are free year round tax preparation sites to assist you with back filing or submitting late returns. These sites are prepared to make sure that you receive every credit possible including the State and Federal Earned Income Tax Credits.
Please contact the organizations listed below for more information.

Capital Area Community Services
517-393-7077

ACORN
517-485-2627

Click here for information on how to find out which income tax credits you are eligible for and how you may qualify for FREE income tax preparation. Click here for an information sheet on the Earned Income Tax Credit.

2-1-1 is Here to Help
2-1-1 is a free three-digit health and human services assistance line, is available for residents to get information on services such as rent and utility assistance, food, counseling, clothing, shelter, health care needs, substance abuse services, support groups, housing and much more! They can also call the line if they would like to volunteer or donate items. This service covers residents of Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee and Livingston Counties. Just dial 2-1-1.