United Way Victory Lunch

The United Way Victory Celebration Lunch was held today at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. Attendees were entertained with announcements of many successful campaigns. During the lunch The Olathe Ki Daiko played celebratory rhythms of dance, Roy Scott of Blue Cross Blue Shield rapped, and the Della Lamb Children’s Choir sang several songs.

Overall, the Kansas City Campaign raised over $35 million dollars. Donors from MCC contributed almost $31,000 of those monies. There are still a few donations coming in.

Breakdown of MCC fundraising:
MCC Districtwide Fundraising Event at Inservice - $190
MCC-Administrative Center - $6,649
MCC-Blue River -$2,327
MCC-Business & Technology - $3,618
MCC-Longview - $7,233
MCC-Maple Woods - $3,458
MCC-Penn Valley - $7,162



Thank you for all those who gave and those who volunteered their time to help raise funds for The United Way. Live United!

MCC-Longview United Way campaign raises $7,200

A special message from Kimberlee Thomasson, MCC-Longview' United Way coordinator:

"MCC's Annual United Way Campaign in October was a success. Last year MCC-Longview raised $6,138.57 for United Way.

This year our goal was to have 100 percent participation from the employees. Longview did increase participation by approximately 55 percent and raised over $7,200 for United Way.

I want to personally thank the United Way committee: Sharon Pyant that kept me on track, Terri Kelley that did all the graphics for the flyers, Jackie King and Shelia Baschke for getting restaurant gift cards donated, and Janet Rynard for scheduling the wonderful Agency Displays for the month.

Special mentions:

Our Longview Students: PTK & SGA brought in over $500 for United Way.

My thanks also reach out to what I consider my outer life support system, the division secretaries, for displaying the “GOT CHANGE” boxes and assisting with notices to the faculty.

Thanks to all who pledged and/or made donations and to anyone else that helped in any way that I may have neglected to mention."

United Way - Message from the Chancellor

Good morning MCC,

Just a quick reminder that our United Way Campaign will soon be drawing to a close and unfortunately we are not where we need to be in terms of our goals for this year. I know many of you have done yeoman's work this month with all kinds of fundraising activities and I appreciate the time and effort you volunteers have put into this worthwhile cause.

There are still a few more days left in the month if you have not yet made a decision or pledge commitment. This is a great opportunity for us as a group to give back to our community and help those who are in need. Even $5, $10, or $20 a month collectively adds up to a significant amount if enough people chip in. Thank you for your consideration of this request and thank you to those who have already contributed.

Have a great day,

Mark
I'm committed to creating opportunities - are you?

MCC-Longview's United Way craft sale this Wednesday

More crafts than you can shake a knitting needle at. Swing by the MCC-Longview camps center on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to browse some of the coolest crafts at MCC.

For more information, contact Judy Foglio (604.2219) or Carolyn Mulder (604.2077)

PTK rocks United Way cook-off event

MCC-Longview's PTK has taken the Live United motto to heart.

In the first event on campus that kicks-off a month of United Way activities and fundraisers, the students at PTK raised more than $300.

Students sold hotdogs and chips in the Campus Center as all the procees went to the overall United Way goal for the district.

(Photos by Kristine Vainovska, Phi Theta Kappa's vice president of public relations)

We Can Do It!

Don't miss a single United Way event this month:

 
Oct. 7 - Photo Booth - Let Loose! $3 donation to United Way PDR (11-1)


Oct. 11 – Visit the Student Information Center and for $1 Donations to United Way get a chance to win a prize.

Oct. 14 – SGA – Pizza Sale for United Way (outside of Camus Center)

Oct. 18 – Visit the Student Information Center $1Donations to United Way and get a chance to win a prize.

Oct. 20 – Craft Show in Campus Center Lobby - Christmas decorations, MU/KU items, curling iron covers, aprons, baked Potato bags, hats, scarves, purses, Halloween treat bags, kitchen linens, accessories. 10 percent of sales will be donated to United Way. Items made by local support group called “Angel Hands”. Proceeds from sale used to purchase fabric and supplies to make blankets/quilts for local charities and orphanages located overseas.

Oct. 25 – Visit the Student Information Center and for $1Donations to United Way get a chance to win a prize.

Oct. 27 – Chili Cook-Off – See if your favorite dish wins a prize. Donate a Crock Pot dish for all to Enjoy. Everyone will then vote on their favorite dish. This event will be held in the Private Dining Room from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.. The cost to eat is $3. FREE to those who donate a dish. Add a soda for 50 cents. Your vote will be a monetary vote. The person’s dish that raises the most money WINS!

(Proceeds go to United Way)

MCC grad benefited through The United Way

This fall, like thousands of other young people across the metro area, Steven Pollard left friends and family behind and headed off for college. The 20-year-old Independence, Mo. man already has an associate’s degree from Metropolitan Community Colleges and is going to Emporia State University where he'll be studying political science. Pollard is excited about his future and has set some ambitious goals in life. He hopes to become a lawyer, get involved in politics and become a U.S. Senator someday. People who know Pollard say with his friendly personality, leadership skills and ability to communicate, anything is possible for the engaging young man.

The fact that he is heading for college with such lofty goals is a testament to Pollard and those who helped shape him, especially during his formative teenage years. Without their mentoring and guidance, Pollard says his life easily could have gone a different way.

At 16, Pollard and his younger brother were temporarily placed in a Salvation Army shelter until a more permanent placement could be arranged. The shelter staff noticed that Pollard had a positive attitude and was a good role model for his brother and the other children as well. They recommended he and his brother be placed at Drumm Farm, in a United Way-funded program for children in the foster care system, to add some stability to their lives.

From the day they arrived at Drumm Farm, the brothers began to thrive. Pollard said, "Once I got here, I realized it was a great place for us. The fact that my little brother got to be here with me was the best thing of all."

Pollard says, "My personal experiences with the foster care system and juvenile court were a factor in my wanting to become a lawyer and get involved in politics. I have seen how the system works from the inside. There need to be changes and I want to be in a position where I can someday help make those changes."

Reflecting on the five years he's spent at Drumm Farm, Pollard says, "The most rewarding thing has been the way everyone has worked together to help me succeed. They taught me the skills I need to be independent and prepare me for the future. Without a doubt, Drumm has been there for me. And although I didn't realize it at the time, through its support of Drumm Farm, United Way has been there for me. All I can say is thank you. I hope to make you proud-and maybe even convince you to vote for me someday."

Message from the Chancellor: United Way Campaign kicks off

Dear MCC Colleagues:

Throughout October, MCC joins thousands of other businesses in the annual United Way Campaign. I suspect that we all have friends, neighbors, and family who have faced perilous challenges. While I know there are many demands on your resources and many requests for your generous support, I hope you can consider helping our community through the United Way.

United Way allows us to make a single contribution benefiting over 400 programs provided by more than 150 agencies in our region. 100% of our contributions stay within our community. We also have the option of tailoring our contributions to specific agencies, or the types of services we prefer. As you consider making your United Way pledge/contribution, you should know that your pledge can be directed to three funds that will specifically benefit MCC students. These three funds are prominently displayed on the MCC pledge form for your convenience as follows:

1) MCC Health Science Institute Fund – Supports specialized equipment, medical labs and programs necessary to operate a state-of-the-art facility for training nursing and allied health students.

2) MCC Student Book and Emergency Fund – Assists students at any of MCC’s campuses when emergencies occur, including financial assistance with books and other related expenses.

3) MCC Rainbow Kids Fund - Financially assists students who have child care expenses at the Francis Child Development Institute.

MCC Foundation – You can also “write-in” MCC Foundation on the line in Section D for a general contribution to the MCC Foundation to be used as needed for the benefit of our students.

In closing, United Way is an effective way for us to share our resources. As “One MCC” our individual contributions become one significant larger contribution that truly impacts those in our community who are in need. Thank you for considering this request.

Mark

MCC-Longview kicks off United Way month with hotdog cookout

Hotdogs! Photobooth! Chili Cookoff! It sounds like a month-long celebration, MCC-Longview is doing it for a good casue.

Be sure to stop by one of the many events around campus throughout October that will benefit United Way.

To start the month, Phi Theta Kappa will be serving up hotdogs and chips on Wednesday in the Campus Center with all the procees going toward United Way. They aim to sell more than 100 hotdogs. Think you can help them out?

United Way helps people by working with the whole community and getting to the heart of our most important issues in ways no other organization can.

Last year MCC-Longview raised $6,138.57 to donate to United Way. How awesome to be part of a solution to assist individuals in need with our donations. This year Longview’s goal is to have 100 percent participation from the employees. Watch for e-mails announcing our events and other activities that will help in reaching this goal.

We Can Do It!

Don't miss a single United Way event this month:

Oct. 4 – Visit the Student Information Center and for $1 Donations to United Way get a chance to win a prize. Different prize weekly.

Oct. 6 - Photo Booth –Let Loose! $3 donation to United Way PDR (11-1)

Oct. 6 – United Way PTK Hot Dog Day 10-2 in the Campus Center Cafeteria. All proceeds from this sale will be donated to the United Way Campaign at MCC-Longview.

Oct. 7 - Photo Booth - Let Loose! $3 donation to United Way PDR (11-1)

Oct. 11 – Visit the Student Information Center and for $1 Donations to United Way get a chance to win a prize.

Oct. 14 – SGA – Pizza Sale for United Way (outside of Camus Center)

Oct. 18 – Visit the Student Information Center $1Donations to United Way and get a chance to win a prize.

Oct. 20 – Craft Show in Campus Center Lobby - Christmas decorations, MU/KU items, curling iron covers, aprons, baked Potato bags, hats, scarves, purses, Halloween treat bags, kitchen linens, accessories. 10 percent of sales will be donated to United Way. Items made by local support group called “Angel Hands”. Proceeds from sale used to purchase fabric and supplies to make blankets/quilts for local charities and orphanages located overseas.

Oct. 25 – Visit the Student Information Center and for $1Donations to United Way get a chance to win a prize.

Oct. 27 – Chili Cook-Off – See if your favorite dish wins a prize. Donate a Crock Pot dish for all to Enjoy. Everyone will then vote on their favorite dish. This event will be held in the Private Dining Room from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.. The cost to eat is $3. FREE to those who donate a dish. Add a soda for 50 cents. Your vote will be a monetary vote. The person’s dish that raises the most money WINS!

(Proceeds go to United Way)

How to Live United

United Way month is just around the corner! Watch The MCC Insider for information about events planned across the district to help us all "Live United."