United Way hosts workshops for 2007-2008 funding

Haywood County non-profit agencies interested in applying for United Way funding are required to attend one of these workshops

Are you a 501© (3) nonprofit organization and interested in applying for United Way funding for the fiscal year 2007-08? If so, you are required to attend one of five budget application training sessions in order to be eligible for funding.

The training sessions have been scheduled according to impact areas. This will enable the trainers to share more specific information and provide in-depth training tailored to each type of program. Please make sure the agency representative at the training is the person(s) responsible for completing the application. Budget applications will be available only at these training sessions and can be obtained only by attending the entire workshop.

“We are always looking for ways to do things more efficiently and effectively,” said Barry Matthews, president/CEO for United Way of West Tennessee. “By bringing the same types of programs together for the training, we will be able to get very specific with them and help them understand what our community investment volunteers are expecting. Our volunteers are very thorough about how they invest local resources, and this will make the process smoother.”

Trainings are scheduled as follows:

· Agencies that Believe in Youth

Tutoring, mentoring and leadership programs that guide young people toward positive adult lives.

Wed., Jan. 17, 2007 - 9-11 a.m.

UT Agricultural Center, Seminar Rm., 605 Airways Blvd., Jackson

· Agencies that Care for Senior Adults

Nutrition, volunteer, home and community-based programs that help older people retain pride and independence in their later years.

Wed., Jan. 17, 2007 - 1-3 p.m.

UT Agricultural Center, Seminar Rm., 605 Airways Blvd., Jackson

· Agencies that Empower People with Disabilities

Programs that help children and adults overcome physical and mental challenges that hinder their independence.

Thurs., Jan. 18, 2007 - 1-3 p.m.

Jackson Center for Independent Living, 1981 Hollywood Dr., Jackson

· Agencies that Meet Basic & Emergency Needs

Programs that encourage self-sufficiency and house, rescue, protect and comfort people during personal emergencies

Wed., Jan. 24, 2007 - 1-3 p.m.

Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, 197 Auditorium (behind the Civic Center)

· Agencies that Strengthen Families

Programs that create safe, secure and healthy home environments through education and counseling.

Thurs., Jan. 25, 2006 - 10 a.m. – Noon

Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, 197 Auditorium (behind the Civic Center)

Applications will only be available at these training sessions. Please call United Way of West Tennessee, (731) 422-1816, by noon on Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, to reserve a seat.