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August-18-2010 Marshall Education Association supports the United Way Campaign
Marshall Education Association recently sponsored a Whopper Feed with the proceeds going to the annual United Way campaign.  The donation of $779 is the first special event donation for the 201
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August-16-2010 United Way Awards Student Emergency Fund Grants to Area Schools
School supplies, eye glasses, clothing items, boots, gloves, snowpants, field trip activity fees, first aid supplies or other items that students need are some of the uses of the United Way of South
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July-27-2010 Venture Grant Deadlines Announced by United Way of Southwest Minnesota
United Way of Southwest Minnesota announces that $10,000 has been targeted for use by area non-profit organizations to better serve area residents during the next fiscal year.  Organizations se
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July-13-2010 United Way of Southwest Minnesota Awards Community Impact Grants Totaling $322,518
United Way of Southwest Minnesota announces thirty-four (34) grants totaling $322,518 for programs in this area that will serve local people during 2010-11.  A number of the programs serve mult
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July-13-2010 New Board Members and Officers for United Way of Southwest Minnesota
United Way of Southwest Minnesota has elected new officers and directors for the organization for the 2010-11 fiscal year.  Joining the board as new directors are:  Kari Harding, Canby, So
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2010 Campaign Updates


February 10, 2010
United Way of Southwest Minnesota Campaign Update: Minnwest Bank MV Employees

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Minnwest Bank MV, Marshall, recently completed its workplace campaign for United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  The combined donation of the employees and corporation will go to work to benefit lives of people who live in this area.


Receiving the United Way 'You Rock' certificate are (photo l-r):  Marge Lyons, Jeff Hoover, Jodi Brand, Lora Lindsley, Allen Blankers, Barb Rechtzigel, Michelle Petrich and Nicole Boeck.


February 10, 2010
Left Bank Cafe Recognized by United Way of Southwest Minnesota

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Left Bank Cafe took part in the 2009 Dine Out for United Way program by sponsoring a promotion to benefit United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  Funds that were raised will help sponsor the Imagination Library program and provide a free book each month for preschool children living in the Murray County Central school district.


Photo:  Paula Freeman


February 4, 2010
Pizza Hut Recognized by United Way of Southwest Minnesota
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Pizza Hut, Marshall, took part in the 2009 Dine Out for United Way program by sponsoring a month long promotion to benefit the annual campaign of United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  Funds that were raised will work 365 days each year to provide local programs and services.


Photo (l-r):  Jesse Klatt, Amy Nepp, Jackie Meyer, Chris Rasmussen and Steve Nelson.


February 2, 2010
The Grain Exchange Recognized by United Way of Southwest Minnesota

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The Grain Exchange took part in the 2009 Dine Out for United Way program by sponsoring a promotion to benefit United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  Funds that were raised will help sponsor the Imagination Library program and provide a free book each month for preschool children living in the Murray County Central school district.


Photo:  Shane Johanning


January 29, 2010
United Way of Southwest Minnesota Campaign Update: Advance Opportunities

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Advance Opportunities recently completed its workplace campaign for United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  Employees joined together to donate $797 to the annual campaign.  This will benefit lives of people who live in this area.


Representing Advance Opportunities are Amber Ochocki and Paula Belaen.


January 29, 2010
United Way of Southwest Minnesota Campaign Update: Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center

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Avera, Marshall, recently completed its workplace campaign for United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  Employees joined together to donate $7,563 to the annual campaign.  This will benefit lives of people who live in this area.


Representing Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center are:

Front (l-r):  Kim Abraham & Dealyn Rose

Back (l-r):  Alison Ufkin, Vickie Abel, Abby Ennenga and Cindy Cavazos

Not able to be present for photo:  Kelly DeVlaeminck and Michelle Iott


January 29, 2010
Hardee's Recognized by United Way


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Hardee's, Marshall, took part in the 2009 Dine Out for United Way program by sponsoring a promotion to benefit the annual campaign of United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  Funds that were raised will work 365 days each year to provide local programs and services.


Photo (l-r):  Lionel Bolden & Jane Schauman.


January 29, 2010
United Way of Southwest Minnesota Campaign Update: City of Marshall

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City of Marshall employees recently completed their workplace campaign for United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  Employees joined together to donate $2,790 to the annual campaign.  This will benefit lives of people who live in this area.


Representing the City of Marshall are United Way Ambassadors:  Front (l-r) - Danielle Wilts, Cathy Lee; Back (l-r) - Jane DeVries, Kim Rupp & Lona Rae Konold.


January 26, 2010
United Way of Southwest Minnesota Campaign Update: Turkey Valley Farms

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Turkey Valley Farms of Marshall recently completed its workplace campaign for United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  Employees joined together to donate $2,652 to the annual campaign.  This will benefit lives of people who live in this area.


Representing Turkey Valley Farms are United Way Ambassadors Alicia Alonso and Mohamed Ahmed.


January 26, 2010
United Way of Southwest Minnesota Campaign Update: Western Community Action

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Western Community Action recently completed its workplace campaign for United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  Employees joined together to donate $1,215 to the annual campaign.  This will benefit lives of people who live in this area.


Representing Western Community Action:

Front (l-r):  Sonya Kayser, Bernice Robinson, Wendy Swanson, Kristen Hegna and Angela Larson.

Back (l-r):  Jeff Gladis, John Fitzgerald, Lisa Driessen and Allen Bakke.


January 19, 2010
United Way of Southwest Minnesota Campaign Update: ACMC Clinic

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Affiliated Community Medical Centers (ACMC) of Marshall recently completed its workplace campaign for United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  The combined donation of the employees and corporation totaled $7,264.  This will benefit lives of people who live in this area.


Representing ACMC are (l-r):  Kathy Mitchell, Rhonda Johnson, Nancy Wiese, Nancy Reisdorfer, Stephanie McKee & Deb Louwagie.


January 12, 2010
Applebee's Recognized by United Way of Southwest Minnesota

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Applebee's, Marshall, took part in the 2009-10 Dine Out for United Way program by holding a Breakfast with The Gruffalo, a literacy promotion and a benefit for United Way of Southwest Minnesota's Success by Six Initiative which locally sponsors the Imagination Library program.  Funds that were raised will help underwrite books for preschool age children.


The photo features Applebee's staff along with "The Gruffalo" portrayed by Lisa Rademacher, Lynd.


January 12, 2010
United Way of Southwest Minnesota Campaign Update: D&G Excavating

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D&G Excavating, Lynd, recently completed its workplace campaign for United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  The combined donation of the employees and corporation totaled $6,170.  This will benefit lives of people who live in this area.


Representing D&G Excavating are Kris Gruhot and Heather Planting with their United Way 'You Rock' certificate.


January 6, 2010
United Way of Southwest Minnesota Campaign Update: US Bank

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US Bank, Marshall, recently completed its workplace campaign for United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  The combined donation of the employees and corporation totaled $54,116.  This will benefit lives of people who live in this area.


Many of the United Way Ambassadors at US Bank are included in the following photo (l-r):   Front Row:  Marie Paulzine, Mary Erbes, Erin Kuehl, Kari Hanson, Jean Engels, Catherine Weedman; Back Row:  Mandy Christenson, Amber Gossen, Karen Madden, Robyn Struntz, and Linda Fox.


December 22, 2009
United Way of Southwest Minnesota Campaign Update: Runnings Fleet and Farm Employees

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Runnings Fleet and Farm Corporate office and Warehouse employees, Marshall, recently completed its first workplace campaign for United Way of Southwest Minnesota.  The combined donation of the employees and corporation will go to work to benefit lives of pepole who live in this area.


Receiving the United Way 'You Rock' certificate are (photo l-r):  Dan Herrmann, Kay Lupkes and Eloyse Wade.




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