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…on others: Adopt a family for the holidays. Contact your local church, United Way, or service organization to get assigned to a family in need. Get this family’s ‘wish list’…

…percent of Rainbows’ services are provided in family homes or other community settings accommodating family schedules. The organization also runs two local centers, Rainbows’ Kids’ Point and Rainbows’ Kids” Cove,…

…per night for single, double, triple and quadruple occupancy and will be offered, based on availability, to attendees three days prior to and three days following the convention. Reservations MUST…

…family and friends as they have battled cancer. Together, as a family dedicated to making the lives of other cancer patients and their supporters better, their goal is to raise…

…especially our many family traditions, listening to festive holiday music, watching Hallmark Christmas movies, experiencing the smiles and laughter of family and friends, and watching bowl games; then as things…

…on Wheels to help deliver Thanksgiving dinner to those who are alone or unable to leave their homes. 6. Demonstrate your thankfulness toward troops who may be away from family…

…programs come from single parent homes where facing economic challenges is part of the everyday routine. “Our programs are intended to be as affordable and inclusive as possible,” Nikki said…

…by sequestering us in our homes, leaving us alone or at best seeing the same people every day and not meeting new ones in other places. Unfortunately for many of…

…people paint and repair their homes. Go a step further and get involved with Habitat for Humanity and help build homes for underprivileged families in your community. – Volunteer to…

…up votes for your favorite team’s video by getting the word out to friends, family, co-workers, and your local community! Here are nine ways you can spread the word about…

…Lori Rutledge, a UCT employee and member of M.J. Terapak Council 144 in Columbus, Ohio, recently experienced a devastating house fire. Through our disaster relief benefit, she and her family…

Thanksgiving week is officially here! Bring on the turkey, football, family and of course the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade – a must-watch in my house. Over the past couple of…

It’s been a tough year, and at times it has felt like the world is unraveling. Whether it’s been dealing with sickness, separation from family and other loved ones, social…

…and parking lots, leaving flyers on windshields and front doors. Gather a posse of family and friends to distribute flyers at community events. Create handouts that include quick and easy…

…and Family Month The National Work and Family Month is the month of October in the United States.  National Work and Family Month is designed to communicate and celebrate the…

…the language of discontentment, or can you say you’ve modeled a heart of generosity? In your conversations around the home, and in your family prayers, help your kids “catch” positive…

…we (in my opinion) give back to our local community as much, if not more, than many organizations twice our size. Every single employee is a member of UCT, and…

…the Second Continental Congress. Many Americans celebrate Flag Day by displaying the Red, White and Blue in front of homes and businesses. It’s a pretty big deal for many of…

…Many children’s homes have so many kids it’s difficult to take them all out trick-or-or treating at once, so they ask volunteers to help out. You’ll be doing something great…

…cleaning up parks and other local areas, initiating environmental projects, building Habitat for Humanity homes, and making life a little brighter for seniors. National organizations that have promoted JOIN HANDS…

…charity can be just as fun, festive, and eggnog-filled as the rest.   If you already host family or friends during the season, why not add in a “giving back”…

…charity can be just as fun, festive, and eggnog-filled as the rest.   If you already host family or friends during the season, why not add in a “giving back”…

…and typically involves small celebrations and gift-giving to one’s mother, grandmother, or other important female figures in one’s family. Why do we celebrate Mother’s Day? It’s an occasion which is…

…with me in my car. That way when I’m at a family gathering or a party and people ask, “Did you bring your guitar?” I’d have it, and everyone could…

…for example, a carnival or 5K would be a perfect fundraiser for a nonprofit that helps children.  This would be a family-friendly event.  Itemize your budget. Count alcohol, space rental,…

…for this worthy cause. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was born out of a family’s grief following the death of their teenage son. Robert “Robbie” Roesler de Villiers, son of…

In my home, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to embrace and share heritage established by generations. We always have family around and cook the biggest turkey we can find. This year…

…the way! Families for a Cure is a group of friends that have been united through their collective experiences supporting family and friends as they have battled cancer. Together, as…

…half-way mark of our campaign. It was a hot day but that didn’t stop many UCT employees, family members, and friends from coming out for the cause! Smokehouse Brewing was…

…effects of blood cancers through family, friends and neighbors or through the experiences of fellow employees. Either way, when something like this is personal, it tends to have more meaning….

…wheel chair ramp for the Hiatt family from Rising City. Bristol Hiatt has Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls and leads to severe…

…to Tom and Jerry (Smith and Thomas, not the cartoon characters). People like the Whitmores, Schneiders, Stoughs, Baxters, Engels, Owens, Vogels, McDonalds and McKays were household names in my family….

…script in front of friends or family members, to see if they have a good reaction to your story. 10. Consider Your Setting No matter how great your video is,…

…fact, autism is more common than childhood cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. There is no known single cause of autism, but increased awareness can help individuals and their families today. Here…

…C02 (carbon dioxide) emissions. Turning a single tree into 17 reams of paper results in around 110 lbs. of C02 being released into the atmosphere. Additionally, trees are also ‘carbon…

…of Women’s History Month in March. Before women had the whole month, we recognized Women’s History Week, and before that, a single International Women’s Day. Dedicating the entire month of…

…their local communities. We tried to capture the dual nature of our organization in a single statement. We are a membership organization and we are owned by our members. Our…

…domestic violence in their adult lives 16% of the single adult homeless population suffers from some form of severe and persistent mental illness These are important issues to keep in…

…home office in Columbus, Ohio, but we strive to give back to our local community as much as, if not more than, many organizations twice our size. Every single UCT…

…will distribute in alphabetical order of team names. However, if the full $2,500 donation is received by a single donor or organization, they may choose which ASHA or SHI program will…

…working in palliative care and sitting with terminally ill patients in their final hours, visiting and consoling bereaved families in their homes, driving cancer patients to appointments and chemo and…

…when they were lucky enough to make it home. There were very few welcome homes, few hugs or handshakes, few safe harbors offered. Certainly little understanding that the kids fighting…

…as the perfect opportunity for individuals, organizations and companies to take steps to ensure we’re better prepared for any disaster that might impact homes, jobs, schools and communities. The timing…

It was a UCT convention unlike any other. More than 125 UCT members enjoyed the safety and comfort of their homes while taking part in the 2020 convention conference call…

…Home Depot Foundation in building homes for vets. The Home Depot Foundation has committed $80 million over five years to ensure that every veteran has a place to call home. If building…

…skaters, family, friends and anyone who loves the ice to go out to support this great cause.  The event included food, music, raffles and of course skating!    Team Manager,…

…experience that simultaneously builds confidence, poise, dedication and discipline in the entire family. Once the helmets go on and the puck drops, they are just hockey players and those in…

…#2002 in Annapolis, MD:  “I was impressed by everyone’s desire to serve others and the professionalism of everyone. I felt very much like I was among family with people that…

…the entire Rockets family when I say that we are eternally grateful for our Kaye Trainer. We know UCT shares our vision of limitless participation and a joy of inclusion…

…card. What are you waiting for? Start inviting your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to become part of UCT. It will be a win-win situation! If you have questions or…

…park, walking dogs at a local animal shelter or even running errands for people with disabilities in your community. Get your family and friends involved. Ask them what clubs or…

…household. The CDC’s lower-risk activities include carving pumpkins indoors with family members or outdoors with friends while socially distanced. They also suggest a Halloween scavenger hunt where you look for…

…to regain ties with their family, their community and other encouraging adults. They do that through various services, including their MASH Emergency Shelter, Outreach Center, Rapid Rehousing Program and working…

…more than an opportunity for children to win money. Lisa has gained so much more – as have we, her family – by being given the chance to turn a…

…Royal Canadian Legion to provide assistance to veterans. Veterans Day is particularly meaningful to me due to the fact that a lot of my family has served in the military….

…letting them know they matter. Make an effort to help veterans’ families. War can wrack entire families. The family members of today’s soldiers have endured unprecedented multiple deployments during two…

…Randy Young, UCT Board President “I volunteer because I was raised in a culture where helping family, friends, neighbors and those less fortunate was a way of life. It still…

…minister then asked the entire congregation of family and friends to stand up, and she asked the same question of them, and they all said “We will.”   It was…

…take the Veterans Affairs Canada’s remembrance challenge and create a mash up, virtual scrapbook or fan page to share with family and friends.  With the holidays coming up, it’s the perfect…

…community through volunteer service. Here are (in my opinion) some all-time great summer songs to help motivate you. “Hot Fun in the Summertime,” Sly & the Family Stone Summertime is…

…family, friends, co-workers and anyone else within email/social media reach. But it paid off. UCT is so happy to give back to such an inspirational cause and amazing teams. According…

…Poehler, Rachel Dratch, and Parker Posey) head to a popular spring break resort frequented by college co-eds in order to prevent a politician’s daughter from embarrassing her family. If you’re…

…our own resources rather than government funding to help members, their families, and their      communities through tough times.    UCT is based on mutual aid and old-fashioned family values,…

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the United States, and for many of us that means hanging out with family and friends, eating too much turkey and pumpkin pie, watching too much…

…stop to help others in need.  In light of the recent tragedies we are reminded that life is short, friend and family are a gift and that we should never…

…their communities. These members basically pooled their money so it was available when a member or his family needed it.  If a traveling salesman was hurt on the road, or if…

…just check out this local newspaper coverage of St. Raphael Catholic Elementary School in Sudbury, Ontario! Tell your family, friends, stylist, dentist, corner store clerk (you get the idea) and EVERYONE you know…

…and record videos on their cell phones. These are easy to share on Facebook, and you can invite your Facebook family into the event while it’s happening.  Tag your photos…

…is designed to teach hockey to athletes with developmental disabilities! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn to play this exciting sport in a safe, supportive, family-friendly environment, with an…

…a home that valued family, tradition, and the sacrifices made by service members throughout the generations, values that still mean a great deal to her today. And her daughter Deb…

…for your favorite school on the UCT Gives Back voting page Tell your family, friends, stylist, dentist, corner store clerk, mailman, milkman (you get the idea) and EVERYONE you know…