Help wanted! Non-profits working together to drive impact
Local organizations like the United Way of the C-S-R-A are currently looking for volunteers for dozens of non-profit groups. To find ways to serve, ... Read More

Stuff the Bus
Columbia County News Times
United Way of the CSRA will hold a "Stuff the Bus" event, seeking school supplies for the at-risk children from 11 am to 2 pm Saturday at Walmart stores ... Read More

Stuff the Bus will be next Saturday, July 31
The True Citizen
School supply drive for Burke County students
Burke County’s second annual Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive is set for next Saturday, July 31. Read More

Students learn from summer of service
The Augusta Chronicle
The United Way of the CSRA received $35000 in stimulus funds to offer scholarships and stipends to college students who assist programs at Shiloh, ... Read More

United Way reaches out to get partner agencies
By Nikasha Dicks
Augusta Chronicle Staff Writer
United Way of the CSRA is doing something it hasn't done in more than a decade, and the result could help even more area residents. Read More

United Way seeks new agencies

True Citizen

For the first time in 15 years, United Way of the CSRA will invite new agencies and organizations to participate in the community investment process... Read More

Find Ways to Save on Prescriptions

Augusta Chronicle

FAMILYWIZE: The FamilyWize prescription drug discount card distributed by United Way of the CSRA can lower the cost of your medicine by an average 30 ... Read More

United Way of the CSRA's annual campaign raises more than $4.2
The 2009 United Way of the CSRA campaign raised $4276251. The annual campaign raises funds for more than 40 programs. During its annual meeting, Read More

United Way gives free voice mail service to needy
The Augusta Chronicle, By Nikasha Dicks, Staff Writer
The unemployed and homeless in Richmond and Columbia counties have a way to remain connected thanks to the United Way of the CSRA. Read More

Safe Work by SRR Employees Leads to Another $500 to United Way ...
December was the fifth consecutive month employees have worked safely and the United Way of the CSRA became the fifth United Way agency to receive a $500... Read More

Program assists transitioning service members
The Signal, Charmain Z. Brackett Correspondent
Rex King knows about transitioning out of the military into civilian life. “I was in the Navy 20 years. I retired in 2007,” said King, who moved to the Augusta area... Read More

Vista volunteers now helping to mentor wounded veterans 012010 ...
The Columbia County News-Times
King started his one-year volunteer position with the CSRA Wounded Warrior Care ... The United Way works with nonprofits to place VISTA participants... Read More

United, we can
Augusta Chronicle
And it's hard to recall a principle like that without mentioning the wonderful work of the United Way of the CSRA. The local charity is in its final weeks... Read More

Program assists transitioning service members
The Fort Gordon Signal
It expanded to offer opportunities for veterans according to Joan Stoddard, community building coordinator for the United Way of the CSRA and Augusta's ... Read More

Veterans being brought into VISTA programs
Augusta Chronicle - Augusta,GA,USA
He started his one-year volunteer position with the CSRA Wounded Warrior Care ... The United Way works with area nonprofits to place VISTA participants. Read More

Internet and cyber-begging offers new way to get, give holiday help
WRDW-TV
Cyber begging is a new way to ask for help and with the holidays here, it's more popular than ... Community Impact Director for The United Way of the CSRA. Read More

New program seeks out homeless
12-31-09 - The Augusta Chronicle
All of the major wireless carriers have an agreement with United Way of the CSRA that enables customers to dial 2-1-1 directly from their cell phones, Read More

Christmas database offers help, not handouts
WRDW-TV
The United Way of the CSRA's Christmas Clearinghouse lists more than 12,000 people across 12 counties who are in need. Read More

Invest in your United Way
Augusta Chronicle, November 22, 2009, Mark Maund
One of the many priviledges I have as chairman of the board of directors of United Way of the CSRA is that I get to see firsthand how our United way adds value to our community and its many nonprofit agencies- not just United Way's partner agencies.  Read More.

Some companies go extra mile for United Way
Augusta Chronicle, November 22, 2009, Nikasha Dicks
When it comes to raising money for the United Way, many businesses get creative and organize a variety of special events, from bake sales and car washes to bowl-a-thons. Read More

United Way to use survey to set goals
The United Way might expand its services in Columbia County, and it is using an online survey to determine the extent of that expansion...  Read More.

Good Deeds
Augusta Chronicle - November 15, 2009
Georgia Theatre Co. raised $18,000 through its annual Food & Film for a Cause event at Evans Stadium Cinemas and Masters Value Cinemas. This was the first year the Augusta market participated and finished third in Georgia in fundraising.  The money will be split, with $6,077 donated to the United Way of the CSRA, Boys & Girls Clubs of Augusta and American Red Cross of Augusta.  Read More

Food and Film for a Cause event helps local organizations
TheBrightSide@augusta.blogs.com November 6, 2009
Three local non-profit organizations received checks from the Georgia Theatre Company earlier this week: the American Red Cross; Boys & Girls Club of Augusta; and the United Way of the CSRA. Each organization received $6077 during a ... Read More.

Help charity invest in CSRA
Augusta Chronicle, November 9, 2009, Michael Ash
This is where United Way of the CSRA can help. By collaborating with community leaders and volunteers, United Way assesses community needs, identifies the ...Read More.

Can you make a difference in someone's life today
The Signal, October 30, 2009, Caroline Thomas
The answer is yes if you've contributed to the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign....Read More.

United Way to start veterans project
Augusta Chronicle, October 1, 2009, Nikasha Dicks
The United Way of the CSRA is one of the first organizations in Georgia to participate in the Veteran/Wounded Warrior....Read More

United Way appreciates help from professionals
Augusta Chronicle, August 27, 2009, Nikasha Dicks
For more than 30 years, area companies have loaned employees to the United Way of the CSRA to assist the nonprofit with its...Read More

United Way campaign sets $4.4 million goal
Augusta Chronicle, August 25, 2009, Charmain Brackett
Employees donate to about a dozen United Way campaigns in the area, including the United Way of the CSRA and the United Way of Aiken...Read More

United Way hopes for increased assistance
Augusta Chronicle, August 23, 2009, Charmain Brackett
"People are having a tough time," said Ms. Gold, the president and chief executive officer of the United Way of the CSRA. "We have never been able to... Read More

United Way Launches First Annual Stuff the Bus Campaign
Watch WRDW's August 1, 2009 coverage of the United Way of the CSRA collecting school supplies for at-risk children in the CSRA.
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Thousands receive card for medicine
Augusta Chronicle, July 15, 2009, By LaTina Emerson
A new prescription drug discount card can help Augusta area residents save 20 percent or more on their prescriptions.  Read More.

United Way annouces prescription deal
Augusta Chronicle, July 14, 2009, By LaTina Emerson
Local residents can save 20 percent or more on their prescriptions with a new prescription drug discount card. Read More. 

Watch WAGT TV 26's coverage of the FamilyWize prescription card! http://www.nbcaugusta.com/healthy/50789657.html

Watch WRDW TV 12's coverage of FamilyWize: http://www.wrdw.com/video/?clipId=3933967&clipFormat=flv&topVideoCatNo=52860

Women's group awards grants to community non-profits 
Augusta Chronicle, April 23, 2009, Nikasha Dicks -  Women in Philanthropy of the CSRA, which was organized last year, was an idea that came from the United Way of the CSRA and the Community Foundation for the... Read More.

Hospitals' competitive spirit helps United Way
Augusta Chronicle, March 12, 2009, Charmain Z. Brackett - In light of the bad economy, the United Way of the CSRA wanted to find new ways to boost the organization's annual fundraising campaign, so it created the first hospital competition. Read More.

Fundraising falls short by $169,000
Augusta Chronicle, February 25, 2009, Stephanie Toone - A poor economy kept the United Way of the CSRA from meeting its 2008 fundraising goal, but boosters said Tuesday that they didn't miss the mark by much and were encouraged by what they did. Read More.

Push on as United Way campaign heads into home stretch
Augusta Chronicle, January 25, 2009, Jeff Spears - With only a few weeks left in the 2008 United Way campaign, United Way staff and volunteers are giving it everything they've got in their quest to raise the goal of $4.5 million. Read More.

Charities have fewer resources as need grows
Augusta Chronicle, December 04, 2008, Stephanie Toone - The Salvation Army's Enterprise Team filled more than 1,000 bags with food for needy families at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds on Wednesday morning.
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United Way upgrades holiday service
Augusta Chronicle, December 04, 2008, Charmain Z. Brackett - Making sure limited resources help the most people has always been the focus of the Christmas Clearinghouse. "Last year, 13,000 individuals were served," said Brooke Howell, community impact director for the United Way of the CSRA, which coordinates the system used by more than 40 organizations in 10 Georgia counties, including Richmond and Columbia. Read More.

Help with Mortgage and Utilities for Augusta's Jobless
WAGT NBC Augusta, Story Published December 3, 2008 at 6:48 p.m., Tina Terry - A report just released shows more than 181,000 job cuts were announced in November.  That's up 61 percent from October and it's 148 percent higher than one year ago. But there are resources to help you if you lose your job. Read More.

Never more crucial to be united
Augusta Chronicle,  November 30, 2008, Walter Dukes - United Way has been an integral part of the CSRA since 1936. Each year, citizens and corporations within this community have given generously to United Way of the CSRA's Annual Campaign. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for understanding the value this agency provides in meeting the health and human service needs of our community. Read More.

Now it's time to get involved in this campaign
Augusta Chronicle, November 09, 2008 - The ability of the United Way to help the growing demand for human services in the CSRA is at risk. We're sure glad the political campaign is pretty much over.  Read More.

Hospital competition will help United Way reach financial goal
Augusta Chronicle, October 23, 2008, Charmain Z. Brackett - Competition is not a negative word for Augusta's top hospital administrators -- especially when it means helping charity. Read More.

Loaned professionals are vital for United Way's fundraising
Augusta Chronicle, September 11, 2008, Charmain Z. Brackett - Because her company is a strong supporter of the United Way of the CSRA, Joyce Harris thought she knew a little about the organization that funds 19 health and service agencies in Richmond, Burke and Columbia counties, but only recently has she realized how little she knew. Read More.

Campaign strives for ambitious goal
Augusta Chronicle, August 26, 2008, Charmain Z. Brackett - The United Way of the CSRA's campaign chairman said the organization was set to raise $4.5 million this year to help the agency's 19 member organizations. Read More.

Fort Gordon Community Shines During Campaign Fete - The Signal, February 29, 2008 - Charmain Brackett   ///   Fort Gordon was represented well at Tuesday's United Way of the CSRA'S annual meeting at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites.  Read More.

United Way Donations Top $4 Million for 2007 - Augusta Chronicle, February 27, 2008, Charmain Brackett   ///   Mark Maund raised a few eyebrows in August when he announced the United Way of the CSRA was not setting a fundraising goal for its annual campaign.  Read More.

It's not too late to give - Augusta Chronicle, January 13, 2008, Editorial
Technically, United Way of the CSRA chairman Mark Maund set no goal for this year's campaign. It was an intriguing, out-of-the-box challenge. Read More.

Charity program is more efficient - Augusta Chronicle, December 27, 2007, Editorial
Augusta Urban Ministries' processing of Christmas assistance applications went much more quickly this year.
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Program opens eyes to needs - Augusta Chronicle, October 25, 2007, Editorial
Professionals gain appreciation for United Way's role. Collins Lee will be forever grateful for her experience as a loaned professional with the United Way of the CSRA.  Read More.

Giving to United Way has many benefits - Augusta Chronicle, October 1, 2007, Editorial, Mark Maund
I have been a United Way contributor for as long as I can remember, but I am more excited about increasing my gift this year than ever before.  I have the privilege of being the campaign chairman for this year's campaign, and I have learned some things about the tremendous value United Way of the CSRA provides our community that I want to share with you.  Read More.

One Big Hand Up - Augusta Chronicle, August 29, 2007, Editorial
Jim LaRose woke up one morning in a former dog kennel. The sad thing was, it was an improvement in his quality of life.  Read More.

United Way goal has no limits - Augusta Chronicle, August 29, 2007, Charmain Brackett
At Monday's Las Vegas-themed United Way of the CSRA kickoff event, Mark Maund made a wager he believes Augusta-area donors will make good. "This year's goal is a mystery. My decision is to not make an overall goal," said Mr. Maund, the campaign chairman for the organization, which funds 19 health and human services agencies in the area, at the luncheon at the Bell Auditorium.  Read More.

Campaign goal up to us - Augusta Chronicle, August 29, 2007, Editorial
Jeff Barnes had whipped up the crowd with his best Elvis - and it's good. Mayor Deke Copenhaver joked that he never thought he'd grow up to someday introduce James Brown - or follow Elvis' act.  Read More.

Community center benefits from United Way's program
Augusta Chronicle, Editorial, May 03, 2007, For years, Phylis Holliday, of the Friendship Community Center, has worked on a shoestring budget to provide programs for mentally ill residents. Repairing the buildings in the complex on Central Avenue, she said, doesn't always make it to the priority list. "They are doing lots of work. I did well just to buy the materials. There's no way I could have afforded the price of labor," said Ms. Holliday, the director of the center that received needed refurbishments Friday during the United Way of the CSRA's annual "day of caring" program called Project Serve.  Read More.

Donors again meet challenge to better CSRA through United Way
Augusta Chronicle, Letter to the Editor, Sunday, March 4, 2007, Jeff Spears - Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the many ways my family is blessed. In counting my own blessings, it invariably leads me to think of others in our community who are not so fortunate. For me, that’s why United Way of the CSRA is so important to the future of our community. I am so proud of the Augusta area for stepping up this year. We set an ambitious goal of $4.4 million for the United Way campaign. This week – with your help – we announced the successful conclusion of the campaign with $4,416 million raised.  Read More.

Make That Dash Count, United Way of the CSRA can help you help your neighbors
Augusta Chronicle, Editorial, March 2, 2007 - How will you spend your dash? The question was posed Tuesday by motivational speaker Greg Blake at the United Way of the CSRA's annual meeting. And United Way would like to help you answer it.  Read More.

United Way on the Gold Standard!
Augusta Chronicle, Letter to the Editor, Thursday, March 01, 2007, Jo Endres Maypole, Ph.D. - I have had the privilege of being involved with United Way of the CSRA for 25 years as both a volunteer and a member of the staff. I know firsthand how efficiently it is operated. More importantly, I know that I can give one gift each year, and it will help many, many different types of individuals and families through a variety of excellent community agencies. Read More.

United Way Tops Goal
Augusta Chronicle, February 28, 2007, Charmain Z. Brackett - Campaign surpasses $4.4 million in area. The United Way of the CSRA celebrated surpassing its fundraising goal at its annual meeting Tuesday. Purple, green and gold beads and balloons and jazz melodies added to the New Orleans feel at the Marriott Hotel & Suites as officials announced that the agency raised $4,416,203, exceeding its $4.4 million goal set in August. "It's been a successful campaign," said Jeff Spears, the campaign's chairman. "It's amazing how this community steps up time and time again."
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Gold Named United Way President!
La Verne H. Gold was unanimously voted in as United Way of the CSRA's new president on Tuesday, December 12, 2006. United Way's Board of Directors held a special conference call meeting of the Executive Committee on Monday night, where Ed Enoch, Chair of the Search Committee, recommended Ms. Gold for the president's position. The committee members unanimously voted to accept the Search Committee's recommendation of Ms. Gold for the position and to take the recommendation to the Board for final approval at the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday afternoon. When the Board met on Tuesday afternoon, the vote was unanimous to elect Ms. Gold as United Way's new President/CEO.
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