Central Oregon 211

Corporate Cornerstone

Corporate Cornerstone partners
direct their annual gift toward
administrative expenses, which means nearly all the contributions
from individuals are used to fund
agency programs and services.

United Way Partners with FamilyWize
to Offer Prescription Drug Discount Card

Nearly one out of every five people in the United States has no prescription drug coverage. Even with insurance, the high cost of prescription drugs can prevent people from getting the medications they need. The United Way of Deschutes County has joined with FamilyWize® to provide prescription drug discount cards at no charge.

The card, valid nationwide, can save families an average of 20 to 30 percent or more on prescription medications. There is no income limit, age requirement, eligibility, registration or fees required. The card can be used as often as needed, for any prescription, for everyone in your family. Note this card is not health insurance. Learn more and get your card here.

Bob Shaw Lives United Serving as
Volunteer Campaign Chair for 2010/11

The United Way of Deschutes County has designated Bob Shaw, Chief Meteorologist and Community Affairs Director at News Channel 21, as its volunteer campaign chair for the 2010/11 annual fundraising campaign.

A United Way board member since 2008, Shaw is an excellent example of one who is dedicated to the campaign theme of “Live United”. Through his work with United Way of Deschutes County, by his continuing service to his community and by his dedication to family, Shaw is among the first to step-up to give, advocate and volunteer. As campaign chair, Shaw firmly believes in the fact that: “The United Way’s ‘Live United’ campaign provides such an easy and effective way for us to team up and offer a helping hand to our neighbors in need. When many of us pitch in a little, it can make a huge difference in the health and well-being of our entire community.”

A goal of $1.3 million has been set for the 2010/11 campaign. Fulfilling the organizational mission to, “Connect caring people to improve lives and shape a better community,” United Way of Deschutes County partners with 26 agencies in the county that work to directly impact four important focus areas: helping kids get a great start in life, keeping youth on track for success, meeting basic needs of individuals and families, and keeping children and families safe from violence and abuse.

Ken Wilhelm, Executive Director of United Way of Deschutes County, is quoted as saying, “…working together, united in our caring for this community and each other, we can meet the challenges that lie ahead of us in the year to come.” United Way enables individuals to work together to inspire more change and progress than one can make alone, each caring in their own way while living united.

Assisting Shaw with campaign duties will be cabinet members: Jeff Ludeman, Vice Chair; John Salzer, Corporate Calls; Sue Meyer, Speakers; and Tom Bahrman, Account Development.

The United Way of Deschutes County will kick off its 2010/11 campaign on September 14, at the Bend Metro Park and Recreation District Headquarters.

Days of Caring 2010

News & Updates

United Way Partners with FamilyWize to Offer Prescription Drug Discount Card

United Way to Provide Nearly $1 Million in Agency Support

United Way / Red Lion Hotel
Pride Rate Program

In partnership with the Red Lion Hotel in Bend, Oregon we are pleased to announce a portion of the proceeds from your stay at the Bend hotel will be donated to the United Way of Deschutes County. Follow this link to make your reservation today! Or call 1-800-Red Lion and give them the Preferred Corporate Account code: UNW