Recently, throughout the country a recurring issue has once again founditself in the limelight: bullying. It is something that occurs frequently, especially in schools, and can have an extremely negative effect on one's emotional health. According to a study done by Dr. Louise Arsenault of Kings College, new evidence links depresion and anxiety to those children that have been a victim of bullying. Unfortunately, depression and anxiety can lead to detrimental behaviors such as drug use, or worse, it can lead to suicide.
There has recently been a surge of suicides of children who were victims of bullying because of their sexual orientation. These tragedies have led to a nationwide campaign to stop bullying, as well as the "It Gets Better" campaign, which consists of celebrities and other individuals making videos with positive messages for the victims of these instances of bullying.
One of United Way's core focus areas is Health, which includes the emotional well-being of an individual. United Way of Southeast Delaware County has been asking individuals to 'Join the Movement' and 'Live United'. Part of 'Living United' means putting an end to bullying, and letting those who fall victim to bullying know that it DOES get better. Many nonprofits, including some of United Way's partner agencies, have programs that can offer people the emotional support they need. So if bullying is affecting you or you see it affecting someone, please do not be afraid to seek help from your United Way and other organizations.
Below are links to agencies whose purpose is to help Delaware County residents maintain their emotional-health and well-being.
Center for Resolutions: http://www.center4resolutions.org
Family Support Line: http://www.familysupportline.org
Women Against Rape: 24hr Hotline (610) 566-4342
Domestic Abuse Project: http://www.dapdc.org
Crozer Wellness CEnter: http://www.crozer.org
Monday, October 18, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
United Way Campaign: Put the Excitement into Giving!
10.1.10 kicked off our campaign which means this is a time when United Way asks businesses, organizations, and individuals to channel their caring power into the Community Impact Fund. Donations enable United Way to support local nonprofits in southeast Delaware County. Over 5000 people gave to United Way's Campaign and this year it looks like they're really having a ball doing it!
Local businesses are pumped to join the movement! Citizens across Delaware County are showing their support in creative ways this year. Wells Fargo is just one example of how enthusiastic giving can manifest. For their kick-off, an entire floor dressed as the colors of the United Way rainbow. Additionally, as a way to garner more excitement, they engaged in various games and even had a dancing contest. Giving back has never been so much fun! We hope everyone finds their own inspiration to give while having fun doing it, just like Wells Fargo. Feel free to dance around, dress up, jump in, and join us! Join the movement!
Local businesses are pumped to join the movement! Citizens across Delaware County are showing their support in creative ways this year. Wells Fargo is just one example of how enthusiastic giving can manifest. For their kick-off, an entire floor dressed as the colors of the United Way rainbow. Additionally, as a way to garner more excitement, they engaged in various games and even had a dancing contest. Giving back has never been so much fun! We hope everyone finds their own inspiration to give while having fun doing it, just like Wells Fargo. Feel free to dance around, dress up, jump in, and join us! Join the movement!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
A Special Thank You and Message from United Way of Southeast Delaware County
Thank you to all who participated in the 10.1.10 Challenge! And a special shoutout to the winners: James McAndrews, Rob Romeo, Leslie Weinberg, Adriene Irving, and Jill Schott!
The "10.1.10 Challenge" kicked off United Way of Southeast Delaware County's annual campaign. Thanks to your support our campaign is able to serve many communities in the southeast Delware County region. The "10.1.10 Challenge" helped us to highlight and celebrate these areas. We thank you for celebrating the diversity of this community with us and ask you to consider, once again, giving to United Way's Community Impact Fund so that we may continue advancing the common good for all members of our diverse community.
We held the "10.1.10 Challenge" to get you excited about the beginning of our campaign, but also to encourage you to connect with United Way. Through Facebook, Twitter, our website (http://www.uwdelco.org/), and our blog, you get to read about what's going on in the community and lend your voice to the cause. So don't just visit our social media sites once; check them ALL out as many times as you want. We are your source for campaign updates and highlights, local news, volunteer opportunities, and more! So stay connected and be inspired to Live United.
The "10.1.10 Challenge" kicked off United Way of Southeast Delaware County's annual campaign. Thanks to your support our campaign is able to serve many communities in the southeast Delware County region. The "10.1.10 Challenge" helped us to highlight and celebrate these areas. We thank you for celebrating the diversity of this community with us and ask you to consider, once again, giving to United Way's Community Impact Fund so that we may continue advancing the common good for all members of our diverse community.
We held the "10.1.10 Challenge" to get you excited about the beginning of our campaign, but also to encourage you to connect with United Way. Through Facebook, Twitter, our website (http://www.uwdelco.org/), and our blog, you get to read about what's going on in the community and lend your voice to the cause. So don't just visit our social media sites once; check them ALL out as many times as you want. We are your source for campaign updates and highlights, local news, volunteer opportunities, and more! So stay connected and be inspired to Live United.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
10.1.10: Will YOU Join the Movement?
Over the past week, you have probably been wondering what this mysterious "10.1.10" stood for. 10.1.10 is not just a date, but rather the start of a movement.
10.1.10 is the beginning of our campaign where we kick-off the United Way's season of genersotiy. We present the members of the southeast Delaware County community wit the opportunity to help address local issues by giving to United Way's Community Impact Fund. In turn, United Way ensures that these donations are forwarded to organizations that are improving the daily lives of people in southeast Delaware County.
Our campaign is not just about donations. It is also about the community coming together to help one another address local issues and spread awareness about how they affect members of our community. This has to be a community-wide effort and not just the work of nonprofits and charitable organizations. Businesses, government, and individuals can all join United Way in its efforts to improve southeast Delaware County.
10.1.10 is the beginning of our campaign where we kick-off the United Way's season of genersotiy. We present the members of the southeast Delaware County community wit the opportunity to help address local issues by giving to United Way's Community Impact Fund. In turn, United Way ensures that these donations are forwarded to organizations that are improving the daily lives of people in southeast Delaware County.
Our campaign is not just about donations. It is also about the community coming together to help one another address local issues and spread awareness about how they affect members of our community. This has to be a community-wide effort and not just the work of nonprofits and charitable organizations. Businesses, government, and individuals can all join United Way in its efforts to improve southeast Delaware County.
Friday, October 1, 2010
10.1.10 is HERE!! Live United and Watch our Campaign Kick-Off Video Today!
We're SO EXCITED to share our Virtual Campaign Kick-Off with you!
Please go to our website http://www.uwdelco.org/ for more information on United Way of Southeast Delaware County's Virtual Campaign Kick-Off and JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
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