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Setting the Bar

United Way Blackhawk Region (UWBR)’s highly competitive Community Grants process wrapped up two weeks of panel presentations in April and May. Here is the step-by-step process we refer to as due diligence.

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February 11 is 211 Day

211 is free, accessible 24/7, completely confidential and available in more than 180 languages. Get expert, caring help from a trained specialist.

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10th Anniversary Day of Caring & Campaign Kickoff

At the breakfast kickoff, President & CEO of United Way Blackhawk Region Mary Fanning-Penny reflected on the 10th anniversary of the unification of the former Stateline United Way and United Way of North Rock County. “The respective boards of each envisioned a unification that could more efficiently serve the needs of our vulnerable neighbors. With the support of corporate partners, loyal donors, and nonprofits alike, the vision became the reality that continues to serve us today.”

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