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2012 UNITED WAY DAY OF ACTION TEAM NFL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT To date, the 2012 United Way Team NFL Youth Empowerment Summit created almost 50 unique news stories in print, broadcast and online resulting in nearly 98 million impressions throughout the United States. Print highlights include: - The Huffington Post Boosting the U.S. High School Completion Rate Requires Early Investment - USA Today NFL and United Way team up to tackle dropout rate - Houston Chronicle Fantasy Football: United Way Works with Team of NFL Volunteers to Recruit Readers, Tutors and Mentors - Politico Politico Playbook BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: (CTRL+CLICK IMAGE TO VIEW CLIP)

NBC SPORTS (NBC - ) 5:00 PM 06/20/12 Impressions: 63,719

WTXF (FOX - Philadelphia) 8:30 AM 06/20/12 Impressions: 98,392

KTXA (IND - Dallas) 6:30 PM 06/20/12 Impressions: 13,318

WJBK (FOX - Detroit) 10:00 AM 06/20/12 Impressions: 50,002

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WXYZ (ABC - Detroit) 12:30 PM 06/20/12 Impressions: 99,709

KCRA (NBC - Sacramento) 5:30 AM 06/20/12 Impressions: 32,794

WRAL (CBS - Raleigh) 12:30 PM 06/20/12 Impressions: 73,675

KUCW (CW - Salt Lake City) 7:30 AM 06/20/12 Impressions: 3,831

WITI (FOX - Milwaukee) 7:00 AM 06/20/12 Impressions: 51,239

KVVU (FOX - Las Vegas) 6:00 AM 06/20/12 Impressions: 14,459

KTBC (FOX - Austin, TX) 8:30 AM 06/20/12 Impressions: 19,599

WYOU (CBS - Wilkes-Barre, PA) 8:30 AM 06/20/12 Impressions: 2,207

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Report Overview: Total Clips (49) Executive Engagement (3) Current Initiatives (46)

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Uniting to make Calgary better 06/21/2012 Calgary Herald, The 130,000 Text

Boosting the U.S. High School Completion Rate Requires Early Investment

06/20/2012 Huffington Post, The 27,661,591 Text

United Way Worldwide Restructures, With A Focus On Global Reach And Getting Involved

06/19/2012 Fast Company 746,300 Text

Current Initiatives (46)

Asomugha puts hectic first season in Philadelphia behind him

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Canty working with United Way in Washington 06/22/2012 CBS Sports Rapid

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Huff Joins United Way TEAM NFL 06/22/2012 Raiders News Text

Lions' Cliff Avril and other NFL players fight the dropout rate 06/22/2012 WXYZ ABC 7 372,417 Text View Clip

Asomugha excited for season 06/21/2012 Fox Sports Net HQ (FSN) 18,441,315 Text View Clip

BRIEF: HOW TO HELP 06/21/2012 Oklahoman 132,294 Text

Community calendar (June 21-25) 06/21/2012 Las Cruces Sun-

News - Online 99,191 Text View Clip

Daybreak 06/21/2012 Daybreak - WDTV-TV 4,994 Text

HOW TO HELP 06/21/2012 NewsOK.com (Oklahoman) - Online

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Jennings ready for another run| 06/21/2012 Fox Sports Net (FSN) South 18,441,315 Text View Clip

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KISS 104.1 FM Day of Action 06/21/2012 Examiner.com 7,309,226 Text View Clip

Lowcountry turns to social media for 'Day of Action' 06/21/2012 WTOC-TV - Online 1,491 Text View Clip

NFL and United Way team up to tackle dropout rate 06/21/2012 USA Today - Los

Angeles Bureau 1,825,000 Text

Politico Playbook 06/21/2012 Politico - Online 1,891,943 Text

South Gwinnett Rotary Club Hosts Ice Cream Social as Part of United Way's Day of Service

06/21/2012 Lawrenceville (Ga.) Patch 11,848 Text View Clip

United Way Celebrates 125 Years with annual Day of Action 06/21/2012 1495sports.com Text View Clip

United Way Day of Action | www.kiss1041fm.com 06/21/2012 WALR-FM - Online 28,004 Text View Clip

United Way Day of Action | www.wsbradio.com 06/21/2012 WHIO-AM - Online 839 Text View Clip

United Way of Central Oklahoma honors donors to building campaign

06/21/2012 Oklahoman 132,294 Text

United Way of Central Oklahoma honors donors to building campaign

06/21/2012 NewsOK.com (Oklahoman) - Online

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United Way seeks reading tutors 06/21/2012 Island Packet, The 17,785 Text

United Way to mobilize volunteers for Day of Action 06/21/2012 WTOC-TV - Online 1,491 Text View Clip

WGEM News Today 06/21/2012 WGEM News Today - WGEM-TV 12,225 Text

WSLS 10 on Your Side Today at 6AM 06/21/2012

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Be One in a Million - United Way Day of Action June 21, 2012 06/20/2012 WIVT-TV - Online 9,596 Text View Clip

Bethea helping America's students 06/20/2012 WISH-TV - Online 239,256 Text View Clip

Charlie Batch Joins United Way of Allegheny County and TEAM NFL to Recruit Readers, Tutors & Mentors

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Dozens Donate Time for Day of Action 06/20/2012 WDTV-TV - Online 49,442 Text View Clip

Fantasy Football: United Way Works with Team of NFL Volunteers to Recruit Readers, Tutors and Mentors

06/20/2012 Houston Chronicle 328,813 Text

Ferguson Joins United Way 06/20/2012 Jets News Text

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FOX 6 Wake-Up News at 7 06/20/2012 Fox 6 Wake-Up News - WITI-TV 54,380 Text

Gearing up for a 'Day of Action' 06/20/2012 Asbury Park Press - Online 306,854 Text View Clip

GPB Blogs 06/20/2012 Georgia Public Radio - Online 91,682 Text View Clip

Indianapolis Colts 2X All Pro Safety Antoine Bethea Joins United Way TEAM NFL to Recruit Readers, Tutors and Mentors

06/20/2012 NFL.com 13,463,686 Text View Clip

KWQC Today @ 4:30 AM 06/20/2012 KWQC TV6 Quad Cities Today - KWQC-TV

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Michael Huff takes to Capitol Hill 06/20/2012 Silver and Black

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NFL and United Way team up to tackle dropout rate 06/20/2012 USA Today 1,825,000 Text

Nolensville: United Way seeks volunteers for tutoring program 06/20/2012 Tennessean -

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SportsNet Central 06/20/2012

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United Way Day of Action 2012| NBC San Diego 06/20/2012 KNSD-TV - Online 206,005 Text View Clip

United Way of Lowcountry seeks volunteers in national "Day of Action" and "Big Tweet"

06/20/2012 Beaufort Tribune 19,522 Text View Clip

United Way’s National Day of Action set for Thursday 06/20/2012 El Dorado News-

Times - Online 12,473 Text View Clip

Mr. Rey goes to Washington 06/19/2012 Bengals News Text

Saints Partner With United Way For Saints/United Way Community Patrol

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United Way Day of Action set for Thursday 06/19/2012 WAGA-TV - Online 363,552 Text View Clip

United Way Day of Action set for Thursday 06/19/2012 Atlanta FOX 5 363,552 Text View Clip

Uniting to make Calgary better 06/21/2012 Calgary Herald, The

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"For a city to be great, it has to be great for everyone." That is the guiding principle behind all the Calgary United Way does in this city - and the inspiration for the organization's first Social Innovation Ideas Festival. The goal is to come up with innovative ways to solve gaps that exist within the city - despite its prosperity - through broader engagement. "It's all about the elements that make a city a great place," said Michael Tims, chairman of Peters & Co. and a longtime volunteer with the United Way. "All the things the United Way and other social services agencies are doing are very essential, but it runs through your mind that there are new and different ways of thinking and addressing the issues." Kicking off tonight - with a talk by Richard Florida - and continuing into Friday, the intent of the oneanda-half day exercise is to engage as many minds - from business leaders to the "Top 40 under 40 set" - in a manner that generates new ideas for ways to make Calgary a better place to live. The president and chief executive of United Way Worldwide, Brian Gallagher, is also in town to participate. "This is about getting our top leaders together and thinking about what it takes to be a better, more supportive city," said Heather MacDonald, vice-president and chief operating officer for the United Way. It's also about establishing a competitive advantage when it comes to fighting the so-called "war on talent" aimed at getting young people to move here, and stay. This issue, by the way, is not just bedevilling the oilpatch - as the current, international recruiting blitz for the South Health Campus illustrates, it extends well beyond the business sector. Florida, whose new book, The Rise of the Creative Class Revisited, is being published next week, will undoubtedly challenge and stimulate a lot of different thinking among the audience. Many lucky enough to hear him when he first visited Calgary several years ago as part of the Stirring Culture series initiated by then-president of the Alberta College of Art and Design, Lance Carlson, still refer to his theory connecting creativity to economic growth. Calgary, as primarily an oil and gas town, is not necessarily seen as a creative centre; no one would argue that its economic growth has been the result of being situated in a province rich in natural resources. But Florida challenges us all to look at the city through a different lens, noting that some cities in the United States might be rich in arts and culture but that this has not translated into a creative, entrepreneurial economy. "Calgary has very definitely emerged as one of Canada's leading creative centres. From what I can see, this is tied to its pioneering entrepreneurial spirit, its economic creativity, so to speak," he said in an e-mail response to a question this week. According to his analysis, Calgary ranks sixth out of 33 metropolitan areas in terms of creativity, second on talent and eighth on technology.

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So if Calgary has exceeded Florida's expectations, why does the United Way feel the need to gather big thinkers, current and future, to make it a better place to live? One issue that continues to come up on the radar screen, says MacDonald, relates to making Calgary a better place for youths, who face a 14 per cent unemployment rate between the ages of 15 and 24, and future generations. One of the biggest challenges within this cohort remains the fact that high school dropout rates in these parts are close to 30 per cent. In a city and province staring at the very real issue of labour shortages, this should be seen as an opportunity. Standing between students finishing high school and entering post secondary in the form of university, college or trade school could be myriad social issues - poverty to domestic violence - that cause a young person to simply give up. There is also the lure of the big bucks in the oilpatch. That's why the fact the United Way is bringing so many people together this week is exciting for Robbie Babins-Wagner, chief executive of the Calgary Counselling Centre. "So often we work in silos," she said, "it's very rare to bring everyone - business and social services - together. "It's a huge opportunity to learn how we all think; I suspect we will find more commonality in how we think and this should help to come up with interesting ideas to work across the silos," added Babins-Wagner, whose organization had 36,641 client visits in 2011. If one buys into Florida's thesis, Calgary's entrepreneurial DNA should be able to solve these challenges creatively. On a corporate level, it should be a relatively easy sell; having a pool of talent ready to be developed right on the doorstep is potentially less expensive and complex than having to attract talent from elsewhere. While in-migration from other provinces and immigration from outside the country has been of great benefit to Calgary and the energy sector, there is also a perception that the city, and the industry contributing to its success, has become something of an ATM machine. For some, it's a place to hang one's hat for a while but not invest in the city; a place where one can benefit from the economic opportunity but ultimately pass through without leaving so much as a footprint. Too much of that and a city loses its soul. And eventually, it loses people. During the recent provincial election, Premier Alison Redford repeatedly talked about Alberta being a great province - but wanting to make it even better. The same can be said about what the United Way - along with Mayor Naheed Nenshi - wants for this city. One could argue that Calgary, like the province, is at an inflection point in its history. To ensure future growth and prosperity, the gaps identified by the United Way and other social services groups need to be closed so that Calgary becomes known as a place where young, creative types across all disciplines want to come - not just for the job, but to make a life and build community.

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Boosting the U.S. High School Completion Rate Requires Early Investment 06/20/2012 Huffington Post, The

This month, graduation caps and tassels will fly as high school graduates get ready to start the next exciting chapter of their lives. While a momentous milestone and a proud occasion for many families, each graduation also serves as a reminder that some students will not receive a diploma this year. America's public high schools are producing fewer graduates -- a quarter of the 3.8 million students who entered high school in 2011 will not graduate. A report by the Alliance for Excellent Education found that if the students who dropped out of the Class of 2008 had graduated, the nation's economy would have benefited from an additional $319 billion in income over their lifetimes. But how as a society can we prevent students from dropping out before graduation? One solution is to look at the beginning of a child's academic career. A strong indicator of student achievement in high school is the skills developed during the elementary and middle school years. Trends across various states and demographics each tell their own story, but the overall message is clear: Students are grossly underprepared in the basic skill sets such as reading comprehension, math and problem-solving that form the foundation of a high school education. A recent Children's Defense Fund report on the state of American children demanded that as a country we need to do more to lift our children to higher academic ground. The report surveyed 30 developed countries on the overall achievement level of 15-year-old students. The United States ranked almost last -- a dismal and unacceptable 24th place -- suggesting that other countries are better suited for high school success. Additionally, 60 percent of fourth, eighth and 12th graders in public schools currently possess reading and math skills below appropriate grade levels. This deficit in basic skills illustrates that we must do more to prepare young students. We must reach them in their earlier years to equip them with the skills that allow them to move up through the school system and be prepared to enter the workforce. Having fewer high school graduates translates into a smaller number of college graduates and a less competitive American workforce in the overall global economy. The choir of voices calling for more college graduates in the areas of math and science is deafening. Companies like Chevron are investing in initiatives that recruit more math and science students to prepare them for jobs as engineers, scientists and other highly skilled positions. These recruitment efforts will not be successful if students are unable to read, write and perform at the appropriate grade level by the time they enter high school.

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It has never been more critical to ensure that our children focus on academics from a young age. The summer break should serve as a reminder of how investments made in our local communities can help keep kids on track and improve our children's education. Investing in positive and nurturing community spaces for children is an excellent way to reach them early and keep them on the right path. Whether through a community sports league, a day camp or an art class, these are the outlets where kids learn the critical skills that shape the types of citizens they become as adults. These outlets can be places of imagination, curiosity and learning. They can be where kids build enrichment skills, get active and develop healthy lifestyle choices, and maintain positive self-esteem. Most importantly, they can serve as the bridge that keeps them on a pathway toward success. If we want to ensure better outcomes and brighter futures, we must start within our communities. Providing the kind of support necessary to build strong local communities does not happen overnight and rarely involves just a single actor. That's where you come in. Groups and individuals from nonprofits, the business sector and government must make investments together to help those around them, because individual efforts are not enough. Success flourishes in this country when our citizens join together in a common purpose to improve the lives of everyone. This sense of community and social responsibility is what drives volunteerism that can lead to positive change -- in this case, setting our kids up for greater academic success. In this spirit, each year United Way hosts a Day of Action throughout the country and around the world on June 21, the summer solstice -- the longest day of the year. United Way chapters representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participate in Day of Action activities such as recruiting readers, mentors and volunteers for projects that benefit local communities. Last year, Day of Action events took place at more than 1,230 project sites, benefitting nearly 250,000 Americans. After 125 years of working with communities, we know it is a collective effort and it is my hope that this year's Day of Action and continued efforts throughout the year, will continue to make progress towards raising awareness and recruiting volunteers. Building strong communities that invest in education will mean a future with more high school graduates, a stronger workforce and a growing economy.

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United Way Worldwide Restructures, With A Focus On Global Reach And Getting Involved 06/19/2012 Fast Company

"Business strategy and social impact are a powerful combination, especially when companies fully align and integrate the two," says Barry Salzberg, the newly named chairman of the board of United Way Worldwide (UWW) and global chief executive officer at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL). If you're as surprised as I was to hear United Way described as a global NGO, this is actually recent and big news. In the past couple of months, UWW has been raising the volume on its new identity which had been in the works since 2009 when UW restructured

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the organization. They flipped United Way's international agency from being an affiliate of United Way of America to being the parent corporation, as UWW. The plan was to build a major global presence in order to partner with international corporations seeking to establish and implement worldwide corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. Today, nearly 120 corporations are part of UWW's Global Corporate Leadership (GCL) program. Approximately 60% of GCL companies are on the global Fortune 500 list. UWW has 1,800 community-based organizations throughout the world; 1,200 are in the U.S. and 600 are in 41 countries around the globe. UWW: Transforming its role to global social impact in education, income, and health "We had been a fundraising organization. We are transforming ourselves to be conveners and facilitators of multiple stakeholders--businesses, governments, NGOs, and others--for the purpose of improving people's lives," explained Salzberg. Brian Gallagher is president and CEO of UWW. He described UWW's three areas of focus: education, income, and health. "Each community throughout the world customizes the goals based on their needs,"explained Gallagher. Fundraising does continue to be a vital aspect of UWW's work. They raised $3.9 billion in the U.S. in 2011 and $1.1 billion outside of the U.S.; UWW uses 13% of the funds for its operating expenses. Salzberg's advice to young professionals and executives: Volunteer! Salzberg talks passionately about his own volunteer experiences, which began later in his career. He encourages others to start early. "Although I always contributed financially, I didn't realize how useful I could be as a volunteer," he said. "Once I started, I was really hooked." He first became involved as a board member with the YMCA of Greater New York, which Salzberg was later asked to chair. "From the beginning it was an unbelievable experience. I loved the mission and the work." Next he joined the Jackie Robinson Foundation, which he also enjoyed "immensely." He's now chairman of College Summit. "Before volunteering, I thought that all I could do was give and raise money. That's important and I'm happy to do that. But then that morphs into intellectual capacity and idea generation, and then pro bono service, and that becomes very meaningful," said Salzberg. "It's become a way of life." Salzberg likens his role as chairman of UWW to his role as global CEO of DTTL. "I'm seeing similarities in leading a network of member firms around the world," said Salzberg. "In each case, the network of firms function independently, yet share the same mission, methodology, and commitment to clients." When I asked him if he brings what he learns from his volunteer experiences back to his work at Deloitte, he grinned and said, "You're always learning. You're always bringing it back." "We want to make it easy for people to become involved." Once he became a service-booster, Salzberg determined to make it easy for everyone and anyone at his firm to engage as well. Salzberg credits Evan Hochberg, national director,

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community involvement, Deloitte Services LP, with building the firm's leading community investment initiative, including a centerpiece program for "skills-based" volunteering. UWW: Helping you and your company to get involved UWW seeks to make it easy for individuals and companies to engage in improving the world. Here's what they suggest: 1) Look into UWW's Affinity Groups, such as •Women's Leadership Councils that are community-based, and soon expanding globally: a great way to build relationships and influence, while improving the world. •Student United Ways 2) Sign up for opportunities for individuals and companies to volunteer 3) Join in this Thursday, June 21, for UWW's Day of Action.

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Asomugha puts hectic first season in Philadelphia behind him 06/22/2012 USA Today - Chicago Bureau

The 2011 season was not a vintage one for Nnamdi Asomugha. After spending his first eight pro seasons in Oakland, the two-time, first-team all-pro cornerback shipped off to Philadelphia as a free agent and encountered a host of new challenges. There were the burdens of moving to a new city and the heightened media focus on the Eagles' much-hyped transformation. He signed with the team days before training camp and after the lockout, joining many teammates unaccustomed to one another who were also getting used to rookie defensive coordinator in Juan Castillo. "The biggest transitional issue was the first few days and just wanting to get my feet under me as far as my occupation, as far as football, and not being able to really do it because I was being pulled in so many different directions," Asomugha said Wednesday at a United Way charity event. "That was very new for me. I don't know if that had a negative or positive impact, but it became the focus, above football, which has never been the case for me." Philadelphia started the season 1-4 but closed with four wins in a row to finish 8-8, but still out of the playoffs. Asomugha was not honored with any individual postseason awards for the first time since 2007. Things are different now, he says. Castillo, much maligned in his first defensive job since coaching prep football in the 1980s, was retained as coordinator and given a full offseason to work. The Eagles are again considered playoff contenders along with their NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl champion New York Giants.

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"There's definitely a different feel to this offseason, a positive feel," Asomugha said. "I've never been the guy that likes to talk too much about stuff before the season, so I don't want to sit here and say that we look perfect, but I will say that we are a better team because of what we've been through. "We did some things technique-wise and scheme-wise that we won't be doing any more. Everybody was trying new things out. Even our coach on defense was brand new. He's now at the point where he knows what's good and what won't work, so that's going to help us out tremendously." Almost two dozen players, including Asomugha, Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton and Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings, convened Wednesday at American University for the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit, for which Asomugha is the national player rep.

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Canty working with United Way in Washington 06/22/2012 CBS Sports Rapid Reports

DT Chris Canty joined other NFL players in Washington D.C. on Wednesday as part of the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit at American University. The three-day seminar is aimed at “identifying opportunities to improve the academic success of American students and create engagement opportunities for TEAM NFL members and their supporters to recruit readers, tutors and mentors.” The goal is to recruit one million readers, tutors and mentors for American children.

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Huff Joins United Way TEAM NFL 06/22/2012 Raiders News

NFL players, today joined United Way professionals and youth from around the country at the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit hosted at American University. The three-day event engages participants in identifying opportunities to improve the academic success of American students and create engagement opportunities for TEAM NFL members and their supporters to recruit readers, tutors and mentors. "This event is hands down the best event I've done in my life,” said Huff. “The young people here have so much energy and ideas on how they're going to change the world and I'm glad I can be a part of it." TEAM NFL is a volunteer group of college-educated, civic-minded NFL players from teams across the league. The team members are committed to education opportunities and recruiting one million readers, tutors and mentors. As representatives of TEAM NFL, each player has a goal to recruit 3,000 volunteer pledges (99,000 total), accounting for almost 10 percent of the United Way recruitment goal. To learn more about TEAM NFL

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visit: www.unitedway.org/team-nfl. The Youth Empowerment Summit culminates on June 21 with the fifth annual Day of Action during which hundreds of United Ways around the United States will engage in service projects to advance education, income and health initiatives. In Washington, D.C., TEAM NFL will take to Capitol Hill and speak with members of Congress about education issues. “United Way TEAM NFL volunteers play an important role in raising awareness and providing inspiration to youth around America. TEAM NFL recruitment efforts will advance the United Way call to activate one million readers, tutors and mentors and improve the academic success of our nation's youth,” said NFL Partnership Director Tracey Holmes. In 2011, 258 United Ways representing all fifty states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participated in Day of Action volunteer activities. Day of Action took place at 1,235 project sites which benefited nearly 250,000 Americans

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Lions' Cliff Avril and other NFL players fight the dropout rate | View Clip 06/22/2012 WXYZ ABC 7

The United Way has teamed up with nineteen NFL players in hopes of cutting the high school dropout rate in half by 2018. Among those NFL players—our very own Cliff Avril. He's a defensive end for the Detroit Lions. Professional athletes and students from around the country are participating in a youth empowerment summit discussing how individuals can help cut the dropout rate. To watch the interview with Cliff Avril and United Way representative Stacey Stewart, and to learn more about this initiative, click the video player to the left of your screen.

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Asomugha excited for season | View Clip 06/21/2012 Fox Sports Net HQ (FSN)

I am Matalin -- and I am pleased to be joined by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Not the best describe your first season with the Eagles. On the there was interest thing you know there are ups then and downs I don't think we. It did quite as well as who won in two but defensively I think. Know being in the top eight in the NFL was good for us. We have the best record in our division so. There are definitely some positive things that we did that we can build on for this here. Now the Eagles went defense first in this year's draft adding defensive -- Fletcher Cox and

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linebacker Michael Kendrick. How you think these additions will impact -- Other gonna help me you know and even even. In addition to the drift. Bringing in free agents. Like DeMeco Ryans. -- OJ Atogwe. You know a few guys that we brought -- they can help us out. In many different areas that I think is gonna help battle you know on the on the defense guys though. Once I saw what we were doing and help the defense I thought it was great. Our offense is so loaded with talent everywhere so -- it's worked out well for us. You mentioned DeMeco Ryans is keep the run stopper the defense needed. yeah. You know what -- but I don't know label him as a rents are because he does so much more than that in on the faxes OTA's and mini camps. Has been all over the field stopping the run he's been doing great coverage. Com so he just has he's got a good grasp on what the defense is going to be asking of him. I'm and we simplified the defense a lot from where it was last so it's gonna help him -- that much more but it is a great addition. We know what he's done in the past season and what he's capable of doing. The secondary will look different and Asante Samuel has been traded to Atlanta. Think Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie will fit. Dominique played a little bit last year especially toward that end to win a Sante. And got hurt and that he filled in. Just fine and you know replace than us on today is a difficult thing you know we've he's he's been one of the top guys. In the league several years now but when you've got a guy like Dominique. That can Steffi and it makes that that much easier you know he's been. You know also one of the top guys in the league for some time -- so it's not like your place in us on table with the guys that's a rookie year that's never done it before. -- very capable and that. In my opinion the most athletic league and a talented and gifted. Cornerback. You know possibly in the league definitely that I have ever played with so he should fill in just night. Not what your expectations -- training camp opens next month. You know wanna come wade injury -- that's. That's a big focus for us but we're definitely gonna have. A tough camp. That accountability will be Hughes. -- in camp everybody's going to be working and the mini camps have shown it. -- that we're all on the same page and you know we're just in the process of building. What we expect to be a great team and we knew that wasn't gonna happen overnight. But we're excited about. The possibilities and the things that can come from -- training camp is obviously going to be a huge part of it because that's the the five weeks have held that we go through together and justice to to get that foundation. Finally I understand you teamed up with the united way what are the details. Yet teamed up with united way and we'd we wanted to test of the that issue of high school dropouts. In America which is over a million per year now so. We wanted to we we came with a goal of Clinton and half. But 28 team. Which is a difficult thing to do so. Asked of some my colleagues. From different teams won it and if a player from east team to come and help out. And they've shown up you know guys that are here. Greg Jennings with the Packers is here Cam Newton is here. Michael Huff and you know the list goes on and on these guys have all shown up and the goal here is to recruit. 3000 volunteers each we wanna get one million volunteers -- if we can get 3000 each. A volunteer readers

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mentors and tutors. For these young people we can and help them as they're going into high school and get them ready for college and and and kind of be there to support them through all the ups and downs just so that we can cut that did that dropout rate in half. I might not -- thanks for the time and good luck this season don't forget Fox Sports Net com has you covered for all your football need I'm -- Burke wealthy next time.

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BRIEF: HOW TO HELP 06/21/2012 Oklahoman

June 21--United Way collects school supplies United Way of Central Oklahoma's Day of Action is at hand, and the organization encourages you to help the community by stuffing a van full of school supplies for students and teachers. Requested items include notebook paper, scissors, copy paper, pocket folders, No. 2 pencils and Kleenex. The Stuff the Van event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday at United Way of Central Oklahoma, 1444 NW 28. In addition to collecting school supplies, the United Way of Central Oklahoma encourages you to join the nationwide call recruiting one million tutors, readers and mentors by pledging to get or stay involved. Make your pledge by visiting www.unitedwayokc.org/help. ___ (c)2012 The Oklahoman Visit The Oklahoman at www.newsok.com Distributed by MCT Information Services Copyright © 2012 The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City

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Community calendar (June 21-25) | View Clip 06/21/2012 Las Cruces Sun-News - Online

Today The Big Band Dance Club will host a dance from 8 to 10 p.m. today at the Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court St. Dance ballroom, country, swing and Latin styles to the music by Ron Theilman's High Society Orchestra. Admission is $9 nonmembers and $7 members. Info. (575) 526-6504.

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The United Way National Day of Action from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Johnson Park, Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Bring a book to read and enjoy the nice summer night. Sign up for a library card. Free pizza. Info: United Way office, (575)524-7561. Las Cruces TEA Party will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at Mountain View Christian Church, 241 Three Crosses Ave. Guest speaker will be Carol Richardson who will show a 19-minute film on the border Wilderness/Monment problem. The meeting discussion will also include the plans for the upcoming Electric Light Parade on July 3. Friday The Astronomical Society of Las Cruces will meet at 7:30 p.m. Friday in room 77, Doña Ana Community College, main branch, 3400 S. Espina St. Info: email President@aslc-nm.org. The Federated Republican Women of Doña Ana County will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Good Samaritan, 3011 Buena Vida Circle. Speaker will be Amy Orlando, Doña Ana County District Attorney. Info: Anna Mae Evans, (575) 524-4232 or (575) 635-9174. Ranger Led Nature Hike at 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte. Bring binoculars, water, sunscreen and wear hiking shoes. Info: (575) 523-4398. A Children's Theatre of the Mesilla Valley will present "The Hobbit" Friday and Saturday at Mikey's Place - A Workshop for the Arts, 3100 Harrelson St. Children's performance will be at 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. Friday and tickets are $3. Public performance will be at 7 p.m. Friday and at 1 p.m. Saturday and tickets are $6. Tickets are available at the door or call to reserve seating, (575) 644-9561. Info: ACT, (575) 571-1413 or mikeysplacenm.com. Saturday Breast Cancer Support Group will meet from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday at MountainView Regional Medical Center, community education room, 4311 E. Lohman Ave. Speaker will be Dr. Robert Seaton, MD, gynecology /women's health, of Rio Grande Medical Group. The topic is "Gynecologist Concerns in Breast Cancer Patients." Info: (575) 521-4794. The Country Dog, 951 N. Solano Drive, is hosting the Clean Your Paws for a Good Cause Summer Dog Wash from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. APA volunteers will be on hand to wash dogs for $15, and nails will be trimmed for $5. While you wait, enjoy free drinks and snacks and try your chance at the raffle prizes. Info: APA, (575) 644-0505 or actionprogamsforanimals.org. Bird Tours will take place at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte. Info: (575) 523-4398. The Las Cruces Railroad Museum, 351 N. Mesilla St., will offer several modeling classes this summer in conjunction with Blue Star Museums. Modeling classes will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and July 7, and a two-part class will be on Aug. 1 and 4. Classes are open to the public, free to eligible military families, and $5 per participant for

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non-military. Class size is limited. Registration must be completed by the day prior to each class. Parents and children between the ages of eight and 15 are encouraged to attend together. Info: Joanne Beer, (575) 647-4480. The Friends of the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park will be hosting the opening of The Doña Ana Camera Club exhibit from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday June 23. Exhibit run through August. In addition to the DACC photography exhibit, the public is invited to enjoy music on the courtyard. Admission is $5 per car entrance. The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, will hold their Plant and Tree Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. This sale will feature trees and shrubs. Admission is not required for the plant sale only. Info: (575) 522-4100. Sunday The Music in the Park series will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Klein Park, 155 N. Mesquite St. Performing will be Muddy Hands Band (Blues, Blues Rock) and Tuco John Band (variety) both of Las Cruces. Free and open to the public. City of Las Cruces policy does not allow pets on city property during special events. Info: (575) 541-2200. Monday The Missoula Children's Theatre will hold audition for the production of "Beauty Lou and the Country Beast," at 10 a.m. Monday at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall. Those auditioning arrive at 9:30 a.m. and plan to stay for two hours. Approximately 60 children are cast in the play, or selected to be assistant directors. All students entering first through 12th grade, are encouraged to attend. Info: Arts Council, (575) 523-6403 or las-cruces-arts.org. Mesilla Valley Bosque, 5000 Calle de Norte, Naturalist Camp from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through June 29, for grades third to fifth. Students learn about animal tracks, mammals of the Bosque, bird identification and invertebrates, and will collect insects from pitfall traps on June 28. Cost is $40. Registration includes snacks and other goodies. Info: (575) 523-4398.

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Daybreak 06/21/2012 Daybreak - WDTV-TV

morgantown celebrated west virginia day by unveiling a statue of the city's founder at the morgantown history museum... Yesterday.colonel "zackquill morgan" founded what was then called morgans-town.... And was the town's first sheriff and first tavern keeper. He served in the french and indian war.... And as a colonel in the revolutionary war. Aside from one crude painting... There are no picutres of morgan in existence. Sculptor jamie lester looked at photos of morgan's descendants to get an idea of what the colonel looked like. A sense the statue unveiled last night is a miniature. Lester is working on a life-size statue of morgan. Which he hopes will be unveiled in the spring. And some people spent the holiday yesterday giving back to the community.more than a hundred volunteers joined in on united way's "day of action"... Helping out at 17 different agencies around

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harrison county. They did everything from picking up trash... To planting flowers and painting kettles at the salvation army. ..so much support... The united way had a picnic lunch for the volunteers at the v-a park yesterday afternoon. 3 3 adlib wx segment from wall 3

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HOW TO HELP | View Clip 06/21/2012 NewsOK.com (Ok lahoman) - Online

United Way celebrates Central Oklahoma's Day of Action United Way collects school supplies Doug Stussi, United Way of Central Oklahoma Board Chairman, and Debby Hampton, United Way of Central Oklahoma President and CEO, stand next to a newly unveiled recognition wall Tuesday for donors at the United Way of Central Oklahoma Headquarters during the Legacy of Giving Celebration. For The Oklahoman - David Faytinger 06/21/2012 United Way of Central Oklahoma on Wednesday unveiled a recognition wall to honor those donors whose contributions financed the purchase and renovation of the... United Way of Central Oklahoma's Day of Action is at hand, and the organization encourages you to help the community by stuffing a van full of school supplies for students and teachers. Requested items include notebook paper, scissors, copy paper, pocket folders, No. 2 pencils and Kleenex. The Stuff the Van event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday at United Way of Central Oklahoma, 1444 NW 28. In addition to collecting school supplies, the United Way of Central Oklahoma encourages you to join the nationwide call recruiting one million tutors, readers and mentors by pledging to get or stay involved. Make your pledge by visiting www.unitedwayokc.org/help.

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Jennings ready for another run| | View Clip 06/21/2012 Fox Sports Net (FSN) South

Hi and Matalin -- and I am pleased to be joined by Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings Greg it was a disappointing end of the season for the Packers last year. How hard was it to get over that loss to the giant. It's it's it was hard initially. But I mean it's a game we understand that obviously we had a successful season. Playoffs didn't. Didn't end up the way we would have liked him today and but again the better team won and here I am today.

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And you have been banged up towards the end of last season hasn't holding up now are you a 100% healthy. How many is great it's -- great. I'm a 100% healthy as -- coastal -- and as I can be. I got a lot of kids. -- a lot of there are positive positive video on it so I'm doing great. Green -- focused on NFL draft what -- expect from this year's defensive unit. Obviously we are our point of emphasis was the defense so. We we definitely pulled his own on defense and drafted. I think definitely conceive more intense defense and defense just -- to get after the quarterback. And create even more turnovers. To give offense. A chance to be in great positions to score. This could be a contract year for you do you see yourself playing your entire career and greening goal. love to finish my career. As a packer. It's a great place to be great place to raise a family. And ultimately is a great organization. Organization to have a great dynamic and with in the locker room. And I would hate to have to go somewhere else and create that. Aura that dynamic somewhere else. Donald Driver was crowned as champion of Dancing With The Stars were you surprised by drivers in things. I thought it was great I thought it was a great if he eliminated some of the -- in that he was gonna happen Tate has the that one but. Being that he brought the trophy back you can't say too much to a champions. Finally I -- you've teamed up with united way what is details that. So on here at the American. University campus. At the youth summit. Youth empowerment summit for united way and simply is is just that which line to help empower our youth. And attract more volunteers such as yourself. -- Reid tutored and be read to enter and a mentor our youth obviously we understand that. The there's a growing problem with around our world around our nation's. In the state of Wisconsin the state of Maryland all across the US. -- kids are jumpers out of high school alarming rate on the which kinda. So. Cut in half so to speak and make sure we do our part -- team NFL. Team that would united way in again getting our -- I make thinks the time and good luck this season don't forget fox sports outcome has you covered for all your football -- I Matalin are we'll see you next time.

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KISS 104.1 FM Day of Action | View Clip 06/21/2012 Examiner.com

Join Atlanta radio station KISS 104.1 FM on Thursday, June 21 for a Day of Action. The station will help the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta for its national Day of Action to help families and communities in need. It's a chance to give back, volunteer, and LIVE

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United. KISS 104.1 FM will be out at the Douglas County Boys and Girls Club located at 8828 Gurley Road in Douglasville, GA on Thursday, June 21 from 9 a.m. - Noon. Volunteers will help with gardening, sorting donations and painting. Visit the KISS 104.1 FM website to learn more about the event and sign-up to volunteer. There are slots still available. Plan to come out and help the the United Way and KISS 104.1 FM do their part in the Atlanta communities. Don't forget there are still dates that KISS 104.1 FM will be out in Centennial Olympic Park for Wednesday Winddown. Be sure to mark your calendar for July 11, August 8, and September 12. Enjoy the live entertainment at the Park's Southern Company Ampitheater. The Wednesday Winddown is FREE and its one of Atlanta's premiere after-work events from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. There is still plenty of sunshine left in the day as the evening winds down with spectacular sights and sounds.

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Lowcountry turns to social media for 'Day of Action' | View Clip 06/21/2012 WTOC-TV - Online

The United Way of the Lowcountry is seeking 600 volunteers to help tutor Beaufort and Jasper elementary students in reading. United Way of the Lowcountry is turning to social media Thursday as part of the national United Way's "Day of Action." The day includes "The Big Tweet" when United Ways across the country, including the local organization, send out special tweets on the social network Twitter. Follow United Way of the Lowcountry on Twitter at @UW_LowcountrySC or Facebook at UnitedWayLowcountry. "More and more people are keeping in touch using the digital world, and we are sharing our message and information through Facebook, Twitter and our website," said Clarece Walker in a news release, CEO of United Way of the Lowcountry. "There's nothing to replace face to face contact, but using social media helps us reach more people with more information," Walker said. The 600 volunteer tutors are part of an expanded initiative by United Way of the Lowcountry to improve education in Beaufort County and Jasper County. United Way of the Lowcountry is recruiting people with passion, expertise and resources to be volunteer tutors for students in kindergarten, first, second and third grades at eight area schools. Volunteers will serve in the following elementary schools: "The Big Tweet" will be all day Thursday, highlighting the United Way's Day of Action. Visit

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uwlowcountry.org or call 843.982.3040 to find out how you can help.

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NFL and United Way team up to tackle dropout rate 06/21/2012 USA Today - Los Angeles Bureau

There are 32 teams in the NFL. There are 53 players on each NFL team. That's 1,696 players who have chosen football as their career and their passion. There are 1.2 million students that drop out of high school every year. That's about 7,000 students a day — 7,000 kids and young adults that decide their education isn't worth it. 7,000 kids and young adults that put passions and careers aside. So what if 32 driven and passionate players pledged to find 3,000 volunteers who are willing to make a dent in the 1.2 million students figure? That's exactly what is happening, and for the first time in the nearly 40-year partnership between the NFL and United Way. The Youth Empowerment Summit is being held in Washington, D.C. from June 19-21: Students, social media interns, teachers, education community leaders and players are gathering at United Way headquarters, American University and Capitol Hill to bring greater awareness, resources and people to United Ways' effort to recruit one million volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. The overall goal is to cut the high school dropout rate in half by 2018. In the opening remarks at the conference, Eric McDonnell, Executive Vice President of the United Way Bay Area, reminisced about a young boy he met named Richard. McDonnell was asking a group of young students what they wanted to be when they grew up, and Richard's answer really stuck with him. “I want to be a pimp just like my uncle,” Richard said. “I want a lot of money, a lot of cars and a lot of girls.” Richard was 9 years old. McDonnell realized then what his passion in life was going to be – helping young kids and students find theirs, and helping them realize that all roads lead to education. McDonnell emphasized the importance of access and exposure to quality literature and books, and the fact that caring adults will always make the difference, no matter the case or situation. “The least experienced educators are in classrooms where children need the best,” McDonnell said. McDonnell said the importance of mentorship, both outside and in the classroom, has never been more apparent.

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And what better mentors than NFL stars? The author and Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vincent Rey at the NFL/United Way Youth Empowerment SummitNnamdi Asomugha is the National Team Captain of United Way's Team NFL and a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles. He majored in corporate finance at the University of California, Berkeley in 2006, and has been the instrumental force behind Team NFL and United Way. “One of the most rewarding parts has been being able to get other players involved,” Asomugha said. “Seeing how many people are involved in this particular event, and know that this came from a conversation I was having with Tracey Holmes from United Way, and knowing that it could build up from just two people talking, that's been pretty special.” Team NFL started with just four players alongside Asomugha: Leigh Bodden of the New England Patriots, Calais Campbell of the Arizona Cardinals, Josh Cribbs of the Cleveland Browns and George Wilson of the Buffalo Bills. Now, 32 players from different teams in the NFL are involved in the cause. “Being here today, seeing people from all the different walks of life, how just a simple kind word or act of kindness or you just caring about somebody can change the world,” said Vonta Leach, fullback for the Baltimore Ravens. “We're going to go back to our respective hometowns, our respective teams and take this experience with us.” Anika Kempe is a senior at the University of Richmond double-majoring in journalism and political science and is an intern for USA TODAY College during the summer of 2012.

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Politico Playbook 06/21/2012 Politico - Online

HAPPENING TODAY: “Green Bay Packers Two-Time All-Pro Wide Receiver, Community Activist Greg Jennings [completes] Week Of Service In Washington, New York: … Jennings, Kalamazoo, Michigan resident, two-time All-Pro wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, and co-head of the Greg Jennings Foundation, [spent] this week away from the gridiron helping others by raising funds and awareness in Washington, DC and New York. On Tuesday, Jennings [arrived] in Washington, DC to join other NFL players for a three day United Way Youth Empowerment Summit hosted at American University. … While in Washington, Jennings will also [met] with two Green Bay area teenagers involved in the project, Priyanka Navani from Preble High School and Evan Ash from East Green Bay High School. …

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South Gwinnett Rotary Club Hosts Ice Cream Social as Part of United Way's Day of Service | View Clip 06/21/2012

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new South Gwinnett Rotarians host ice cream social at the Lawrencevile Boys and Girls Club as part of United Way's Day of Action. Chris Stallworth http://lawrenceville-ga.patch.com/announcements/south-gwinnett-rotary-club-hosts-ice-cream-social-as-part-of-united-ways-day-of-service/media_attachments/edit?upload_started=1340252014 Members of the South Gwinnett Rotary Club will bring smiles to the faces of about 250 children at the Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club tomorrow when they host an ice cream social. The event, scheduled for Thursday, June 21 at 3:30 p.m., is part of United Way's Day of Action. The South Gwinnett Rotary Club, which has about 35 members, will celebrate its 30 year anniversary this September. The club sponsors a variety of service projects in the community and internationally including a Christmas party for the foster children of the county. In addition, club members sponsor a one-year ambassadorial scholarship for a student from abroad to attend college in Georgia and sponsor Interact Service Clubs at Brookwood High School and the Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club. The club meets every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. at Northwood Country Club in Lawrenceville.

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United Way Celebrates 125 Years with annual Day of Action | View Clip 06/21/2012 1495sports.com

It is amazing the impact that giving back and helping out others can have, and the United Way organization is one such example of how the power of positivity and giving back can make an impression on all of our lives. Founded in 1887, the United Way movement now celebrates 125 years of advancing the common good, while creating a better life for all by focusing on the three key building blocks of education, income and health. The United Way recruits civic-minded people and organizations to bring passion, experiences and the resources needed in order to make that positive impact happen. United Ways from around the country is currently engaging in service projects, in the Fifth Annual United Way Day of Action. Projects include everything from advancements in education, income and health. The Day of Action will culminate tonight with the lighting of the Empire State Building in blue, which is the United Way's signature color.

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There are volunteer activities at service sited around the country, and they will be pared with social media and online advocacy activities to raise awareness around the importance of volunteering. Those on twitter that are volunteering today should tweet #IAmTheChange and #LIVEUNITED and share their experiences on the power of giving back. United Way is currently making a splash in Washington, DC as members of TEAM NFL were seen in action during the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit, which was hosted by American University. The three-day event engages participants in identifying opportunities to improve the academic success of American students and engage in opportunities for NFL players and their supports to recruit readers, tutors and mentors. “Youth involved in mentoring relationships have the opportunity to realize their full potential. Money alone won't solve the education challenge. Communities of support that give their time to advancing and empowering youth create a bright future for all Americans,” said TEAM NFL Captain Nnamdi Asomugha, who represents the Philadelphia Eagles. Representing the local teams were New York Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty and New York Jets Left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson. Members of TEAM NFL are currently on Capitol Hill and speaking to members of Congress about the importance of education and how it impacts the future leaders of America. “United Way TEAM NFL volunteers play an important role in raising awareness and providing inspiration to youth around America. TEAM NFL recruitment efforts will advance the United Way call to activate one million readers, tutors and mentors and improve the academic success of our nation's youth,” said NFL Partnership Director Tracey Holmes

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United Way Day of Action | www.kiss1041fm.com | View Clip 06/21/2012 WALR-FM - Online

Atlanta, GA 30303 Upcoming Thursday, June 21, 2012 Categories Events, Fundraisers United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta is encouraging businesses, nonprofits, families and

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individuals to set up a volunteer opportunity in your community to make a difference of someone in need. Cut the grass of an elderly neighbor, donate a business suit, tutor a child, visit a nursing home. Do something that brings a smile on June 21 and LIVE UNITED. Go to unitedwayatlanta.org/dayofaction for more information or to sign up for a volunteer opportunity. Get involved and change a life on June 21! Price: favorite Related

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United Way Day of Action | www.wsbradio.com | View Clip 06/21/2012 WHIO-AM - Online

Atlanta, GA 30303 Upcoming Thursday, June 21, 2012 Categories Events, Fundraisers United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta is encouraging businesses, nonprofits, families and individuals to set up a volunteer opportunity in your community to make a difference of someone in need. Cut the grass of an elderly neighbor, donate a business suit, tutor a child, visit a nursing home. Do something that brings a smile on June 21 and LIVE UNITED. Go to unitedwayatlanta.org/dayofaction for more information or to sign up for a volunteer opportunity. Get involved and change a life on June 21! Price: favorite Related

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United Way of Central Oklahoma honors donors to building campaign 06/21/2012 Oklahoman

June 21--As United Way of Central Oklahoma gears up for its fall fundraising campaign with its Pacesetter Games and annual Day of Action, both happening Thursday, the organization also is celebrating the culmination of its Legacy of Giving Building Campaign, which raised just more than $5 million.

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The campaign's goal was to finish paying for the United Way of Central Oklahoma's headquarters building at 1444 NW 28, which the organization has occupied since December 2008. To honor the corporate and individual donors whose contributions paid for the building and its renovations, United Way of Central Oklahoma on Wednesday unveiled a recognition wall that captures the names of the donors and snapshots of the local organization's history. The wall, located in the United Way lobby, features three panels of historic photos of past volunteers and events dating to 1924. In addition, acrylic plates with the names of the donors surround a larger plaque that thanks them for all their hard work. "It's a wonderful place for the people who will use the building in the future to see whose gifts made the building possible," said Doug Stussi, Love's Travel Stops' board chairman, executive vice president and chief executive. "It's kind of bringing together the past and the present." Stussi has been volunteering with United Way since the late 1970s and said he has seen how the new location has benefitted the organization, its employees and partner agencies, by providing more accessible office spaces for employees and open spaces for meetings and community outreach programs. The building was previously University Place Christian Church, established in 1911. Architect Todd Edmonds with HSE Architects spearheaded the building's redesign, which began in 2007, working with Lippert Brothers Construction. Since acquiring the building, Stussi said there has been a silent campaign of sorts to finance it. "We've been actively soliciting gifts for the building but we've been doing it in a quiet fashion," he said. "We didn't want to detract in any way from peoples' gifts to our annual campaign." The formal campaign began last spring. For the Legacy of Giving Building Campaign, Devon Energy provided the lead gift of $1 million, Stussi said, followed by OGE Energy Corp, The Chickasaw Nation and the E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation with $500,000 gifts. ___ (c)2012 The Oklahoman Visit The Oklahoman at www.newsok.com Distributed by MCT Information Services Copyright © 2012 The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City

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United Way of Central Oklahoma honors donors to building campaign | View Clip 06/21/2012 NewsOK.com (Ok lahoman) - Online

United Way of Central Oklahoma on Wednesday unveiled a recognition wall to honor those donors whose contributions financed the purchase and renovation of the organization's headquarters building. As United Way of Central Oklahoma gears up for its fall fundraising campaign with its Pacesetter Games and annual Day of Action, both happening Thursday, the organization also is celebrating the culmination of its Legacy of Giving Building Campaign, which raised just more than $5 million. Doug Stussi, United Way of Central Oklahoma Board Chairman, and Debby Hampton, United Way of Central Oklahoma President and CEO, stand next to a newly unveiled recognition wall Tuesday for donors at the United Way of Central Oklahoma Headquarters during the Legacy of Giving Celebration. For The Oklahoman - David Faytinger More Info United Way collects supplies United Way of Central Oklahoma's Day of Action is at hand, and the organization encourages residents to help the community by stuffing a van full of school supplies for students and teachers. Requested items include notebook paper, scissors, copy paper, pocket folders, No. 2 pencils and facial tissue. The Stuff the Van event takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to noon Friday at United Way of Central Oklahoma, 1444 NW 28. In addition to collecting school supplies, the United Way of Central Oklahoma encourages people to join the nationwide call recruiting one million tutors, readers and mentors by pledging to get or stay involved. Make a pledge by visiting www.unitedwayokc.org/help. 06/21/2012 United Way celebrates Central Oklahoma's Day of Action The campaign's goal was to finish paying for the United Way of Central Oklahoma's headquarters building at 1444 NW 28, which the organization has occupied since December 2008. To honor the corporate and individual donors whose contributions paid for the building and its renovations, United Way of Central Oklahoma on Wednesday unveiled a recognition wall that captures the names of the donors and snapshots of the local organization's history. The wall, located in the United Way lobby, features three panels of historic photos of past volunteers and events dating to 1924. In addition, acrylic plates with the names of the donors surround a larger plaque that thanks them for all their hard work. “It's a wonderful place for the people who will use the building in the future to see whose gifts made the building possible,” said Doug Stussi, Love's Travel Stops' board chairman, executive vice president and chief executive. “It's kind of bringing together the past and

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the present.” Stussi has been volunteering with United Way since the late 1970s and said he has seen how the new location has benefitted the organization, its employees and partner agencies, by providing more accessible office spaces for employees and open spaces for meetings and community outreach programs. The building was previously University Place Christian Church, established in 1911. Architect Todd Edmonds with HSE Architects spearheaded the building's redesign, which began in 2007, working with Lippert Brothers Construction. Since acquiring the building, Stussi said there has been a silent campaign of sorts to finance it. “We've been actively soliciting gifts for the building but we've been doing it in a quiet fashion,” he said. “We didn't want to detract in any way from peoples' gifts to our annual campaign.” The formal campaign began last spring. For the Legacy of Giving Building Campaign, Devon Energy provided the lead gift of $1 million, Stussi said, followed by OGE Energy Corp, The Chickasaw Nation and the E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation with $500,000 gifts.

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United Way seeks reading tutors 06/21/2012 Island Packet, The

Seeking 600 volunteers to tutor students in reading, United Way of the Lowcountry is turning to social media today as part of the national organization's "Day of Action." United Way needs tutors for students in kindergarten through third grade at Hilton Head Island Early Childhood Center , Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts , Hilton Head Island Elementary , Pritchardville Elementary , Joseph Shanklin Elementary , St. Helena Island Elementary , Ridgeland Elementary and Hardeeville Elementary , according to a news release. The organization asks social-media savvy supporters to send United Way -related Twitter messages throughout the day today to spread the word about the tutoring campaign and other United Way efforts. Details: , 843-982-3040 Copyright © 2012 McClatchy-Tribune Information Services

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United Way to mobilize volunteers for Day of Action | View Clip

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06/21/2012 WTOC-TV - Online

The United Way is mobilizing volunteers for its call to a Day of Action on June 21. Locally, United Way HandsOn Savannah is joining forces with Live Oak Public Libraries to help promote the library's summer reading program and assist children and parents in signing up for library cards and receive materials about the Summer Reading Program and the Savannah Children's Book Festival. Volunteers are invited to sign up online. Everyone is encouraged to make a difference in the life of a child by pledging to become a volunteer reader, tutor or mentor. For more information about United Way HandsOn Savannah or to volunteer, visit www.handsonsavannah.org.

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WGEM News Today 06/21/2012 WGEM News Today - WGEM-TV

coming up in the next half hour of wgem news today...we have new information this morning regarding b I'm natalie will... And I'm rich cain... We've got new information to start with this morning on the budget cuts coming to john wood community college. When we left you last night at ten the board of trustees was still meeting.. This morning we know which departments will be hit with staff cuts. New this morning.. There's a staggering number of third graders in the tri- states that are below reading level. One local organization is doing something today to try to help turn the situation around. The great river honor flight is making history as we speak. As we take a live look from washington, D.C. this morning. Right now the first flight carrying korean veterans in on its way to washington dc.. Our kaitlyn rowney is along for today's trip. But first... Let's get a check of today's forecast. Xxx .today...mostly cloudy with occasional showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High in the lower 80s. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. .tonight...cooler. Mostly clear. Low around 60. Northwest wind around 10 mph in the evening becoming light after midnight. .friday...mostly sunny. High in the mid 80s. Light wind. .friday night...mostly clear. Low in the lower 60s. Light wind. .saturday...partly cloudy. High in the upper 80s. Southeast wind around 10 mph. .saturday night...partly cloudy. Low in the upper 60s. .sunday...partly cloudy. High around 90. .sunday night and monday...mostly clear. Low around 70. High in the lower 80s. .monday night through tuesday night...mostly clear. Low in the lower 60s. High around 80. .wednesday...mostly sunny. High in the mid 80s. We have new information since the 10 o'clock news regarding the budget cuts facing john wood community college. The john wood board of trustees worked until late last night.. And gave its first round of approval to nearly $1 million dollars in budget cuts for the upcoming year. Seven jwcc employees are set to lose their jobs. New this morning.. The 4 full-time positions that are set to be eliminated are a continuing education specialist, a community education office assistant, a web coordinator, and the director of instructional support and distance learning. The three part-time jobs are all information desk assistants. Jwcc's president john letts says the jwcc budget task force faced a tough decision in recommending to eliminate the seven positions and ultimately made that recommendation

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based on several factors. "the other part of it is, if we let those people go, how easily could we assume those responsibilities through our other staff and that was the other thing, that we could take over that with existing staff member." the john wood board of trustees will have its final vote on the budget at its meeting next month. New this morning...an alarming number of tri-state third graders are reading below grade level...but today, the united way of adams county is helping change the statistic by donating literacy kits to local organizations. Wgem's lindsey hess spoke with an official with the united way. To hear more about the project, she joins us live in studio with more. Natalie, after learning that 27.1 percent of adams county third graders are not reading at grade level, united way officials chose to make and donate literacy kits for their annual day of action. The kits include a book and an activity to help with reading comprehension, and to make reading more exciting and fun. Plus, the activities help parents interact with their children when reading with them. The kits are for early grade levels...that's when experts say it's especially important for parents to try and turn their children into fans of reading. "those early grades, the early ages are when you can hook a child onto a lot of things good and bad so we're trying to get the positive hook in them and expose them to some fun books and some fun things." hyde tells me that during the summer months, some children fall behind in reading, so it's critical that they keep reading and learning during their time off of school. 72 literacy kits are being donated today to organizations like big brothers big sisters, the salvation army, and more. Lindsey hess, wgem news. The quincy public school board is standing behind it's original deicison.. And unanimously voted not to receive federal funding to give free lunch and breakfast to all students at five qualifying schools. Several parents are frustrated over why the board wouldn't get the funding to help struggling families. But some board members say they still felt uncomfortable giving free meals to kids who don't qualify. "i think the general feeling was is that we have such a high percent of people who are receiving free and reduced already the main folks that would benefit from this expansion are the folks who can afford to pay for it." more than 18-hundred quincy students still qualify for free or reduced price meals...they have to register to receive them. A hannibal man is found guilty of murdering his fiance. 42-year-old calvin duane pettey was convicted of first-degree

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WSLS 10 on Your Side Today at 6AM 06/21/2012 WSLS 10 On Your Side Today - WSLS-TV

building. Roanoke mayor david bowers and in-coming vice mayor court rosen, councilman sherman lea and councilwoman anita price will all be sworn in today. The ceremony will take place at the city court house at 11. Progress is being made on the river house project in roanoke. This morning... Developer ed walker will update us on a newly signed restaurant and other commercial space lessees. The building is expected to open by summer's end and if you'd like to live there... Space is still available. The news conference-- if you'd like to attend.. Is at 10. Take note of a new beautification project when you head home from work this afternoon. Friendship retirement community and the williamson road area business association are paying for and maintaining the project at the intersection of williamson and plantation roads. The project consists of new landscaping and signs ... Those signs will be unvieled this morning at 10. Head to mill mountain this morning for the dedication of a "trees of hope" sign. It will mark the reintroduction of five blight resistent american chestnut trees at the top of the mountain. The ceremony is at 10 this morning. Today is a day of action... A day of reading. It's a

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community wide reading project in martinsville and henry county highlighting the importance of reading to children. The united way of henry county and smart beginnings are encouraging you to volunteer an hour reading to a child today. New this morning .... Experts are now finding that eating disorders have no age limit. Many of us think of diseases like anorexia and bulimia only affecting teen girls. But women over 50 actually make up a growing group of people suffering from a distorted body image. Doctor cynthia bulik runs the eating disorders clinic at the university of north carolina. Her survey of more than 18- hundred women over 50 found eating disorders in this age group are as high or higher than in teen girls and younger women. "i think part of what's happening is the pressures on women of all ages to continue looking young and attractive are just escalating." adding to the problem-- the older people are -- the less resilient their bodies are to the physical damage of an eating disorder. A local area is hoping to be a hot vacation destination this summer. What they're doing right now to boost tourism and how new research could help bring in younger crowds. Plus twilight star kristen stewart is making the big bucks. What those of you on our facebook page are saying about her new title. Our picture of the day comes from danny bowen. You're looking at the sunset last night on smith mountain lake. Email us the pictures you've taken around the area. Send them to news-at-wsls.com. Remember to include your name and a short description to go along with the photo. We'll pick our favorite every morning ... To be posted on our facebook page just after nine a- m. Showers and storms are possible

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Be One in a Million - United Way Day of Action June 21, 2012 | View Clip 06/20/2012 WIVT-TV - Online

From United Way of Broome County: On June 21, individuals and families across the country will participate in the fourth annual United Way Day of Action. In 2011, United Way Worldwide launched a three-year goal to recruit one million volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. United Way of Broome County will be holding a “Be One In a Million” event in the Let's Read storefront in the Oakdale Mall from 11:00am to 3:00pm. As the school year ends, it's our goal to make sure children stay excited, engaged, and continue to read throughout the summer. We encourage families to come out and join in the fun and discover new ways to build strong reading habits! There will be plenty of activities, crafts, and compelling storytelling for children. Adults will also have the opportunity to get involved in the “Be One In a Million” movement as volunteer readers.

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Bethea helping America's students | View Clip 06/20/2012 WISH-TV - Online

Published : Wednesday, 20 Jun 2012, 12:06 PM EDT INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - An Indianapolis Colts veteran is doing some off-field work in the nation's capitol this week.

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Seven-year safety Antoine Bethea and players from other NFL teams are trying to help the United Way recruit a million volunteers to help America's students. The United Way program is called "Team NFL.” The hope is to get one million people to work as mentors, tutors or readers. Bethea spoke to 24-Hour News 8 from Washington, D.C., where he's helping promote the program and learn more about educational issues. He's attending the United Way's "Youth Empowerment Summit." "It's a lot of kids nowadays with single-parent households and really don't have that role model or a mentor - somebody who can take the time out to read to them or help them with their school work," said Bethea. "I always said if I'm in a situation where I could go out and help, I would do that. That's why I'm really here." There's a contest between the players to recruit volunteers, and Bethea is behind the leaders right now. If you'd like to help him help the cause, you can sign up on his sign-up page .

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Charlie Batch Joins United Way of Allegheny County and TEAM NFL to Recruit Readers, Tutors & Mentors 06/20/2012 Steelers News

TEAM NFL Launch Adds Star Power and Community Support to United Way Volunteer Initiatives National Football League players, today joined United Way professionals and youth from around the country at the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit hosted at American University. This three-day event engages participants in ways to improve the academic success of students and create engagement opportunities for TEAM NFL members and their fans to recruit readers, tutors and mentors. “I am proud to serve as the Pittsburgh Steelers United Way Ambassador since 2006 and excited to get Steelers fans involved in the volunteer opportunities United Way has to offer. I have benefited from mentoring relationships and want kids in Steeler Nation to have the opportunity to realize their full potential,” said Charlie Batch. TEAM NFL is a volunteer group of college-educated, civic-minded NFL players from teams across the league. The team members are committed to education opportunities and recruiting one million readers, tutors and mentors. As a representative of TEAM NFL, Charlie has a goal to recruit 3,000 volunteer pledges. Other TEAM NFL members include Carolina Panthers quarterback and 2011 NFL Rookie of the Year, Cam Newton; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs; New York Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings among others. United Way of Allegheny County is counting on Steeler Nation to support Charlie. As six-

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time Super Bowl Champions, we want to show the rest of the NFL, and the rest of the country, we are champions on and off the field. To learn more about TEAM NFL and pledge to help Charlie Batch visit: http://www.unitedway.org/team-nfl/players/charlie-batch/ “United Way volunteers play an important role in raising awareness and providing inspiration to youth around America. TEAM NFL recruitment efforts will advance the United Way call to activate one million readers, tutors and mentors and improve the academic success of our nation's youth,” said NFL Partnership Director Tracey Holmes. The Youth Empowerment Summit culminates on Thursday, June 21 in Washington, D.C. when, TEAM NFL will take to Capitol Hill and speak with members of Congress about education issues. “Be 1 in a Million is a call for volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. Anyone can join the volunteer initiative and whether you can give an hour a week or an hour a year, you can make a difference. With a number of volunteer programs including; Be A 6th Grade Mentor, Everybody Wins! and Embark!, we can help improve the educational success of our region," said Christy Stuber, Director of Volunteer Initiatives with United Way of Allegheny County. About United Way of Allegheny County – United Way of Allegheny County is a change agent and efficient community fundraiser that improves lives by addressing critical community needs. By convening diverse partners and investing in programs and people to advance solutions, United Way creates long-lasting change and helps children and youth succeed, strengthens and supports families by promoting financial stability, ensures the safety and well-being of vulnerable seniors, and provides county-wide access to information and referral sources meeting basic needs. (UnitedWayPittsburgh.org)

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Dozens Donate Time for Day of Action | View Clip 06/20/2012 WDTV-TV - Online

Created on June 20, 2012 @ 4:38PM Some people were spending their holiday giving back to the community. More than 100 volunteers joined in on United Way's Day of Action Wednesday morning. These people helped out at 17 different agencies around Harrison County. They did everything from cleaning up trash, to planting flowers and painting the kettles at the Salvation Army. The United Way hosted a picnic lunch for the volunteers at the VA park in the afternoon.

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Fantasy Football: United Way Works with Team of NFL Volunteers to Recruit

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Readers, Tutors and Mentors 06/20/2012 Houston Chronicle

TEAM NFL launch adds star power and community support to United Way reader, tutor, mentor initiative. Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 20, 2012 NFL players today joined United Way professionals and youth from around the country at the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit hosted at American University. The three-day event engages participants in identifying opportunities to improve the academic success of American students and create engagement opportunities for TEAM NFL members and their supporters to recruit readers, tutors and mentors. “Youth involved in mentoring relationships have the opportunity to realize their full potential. Money alone won't solve the education challenge. Communities of support that give their time to advancing and empowering youth create a bright future for all Americans,” said TEAM NFL Captain Nnamdi Asomugha. TEAM NFL is a volunteer group of college-educated, civic-minded NFL players from teams across the league. The team members are committed to education opportunities and recruiting one million readers, tutors and mentors. As representatives of TEAM NFL, each player has a goal to recruit 3,000 volunteer pledges (99,000 total), accounting for almost 10 percent of the United Way recruitment goal. TEAM NFL members include Carolina Panthers quarterback and 2011 NFL Rookie of the Year, Cam Newton; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs; New York Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings among others. To learn more about TEAM NFL visit: http://www.unitedway.org/team-nfl. The Youth Empowerment Summit culminates on June 21 with the fifth annual Day of Action during which hundreds of United Ways around the United States will engage in service projects to advance education, income and health initiatives. In Washington, D.C., TEAM NFL will take to Capitol Hill and speak with members of Congress about education issues. “United Way TEAM NFL volunteers play an important role in raising awareness and providing inspiration to youth around America. TEAM NFL recruitment efforts will advance the United Way call to activate one million readers, tutors and mentors and improve the academic success of our nation's youth,” said NFL Partnership Director Tracey Holmes. In 2011, 258 United Ways representing all fifty states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participated in Day of Action volunteer activities. Day of Action took place at 1,235 project sites which benefited nearly 250,000 Americans.

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Ferguson Joins United Way TEAM NFL 06/20/2012 Jets News

NFL Players today joined United Way professionals and youth from around the country at the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit hosted at American University. The three-

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day event engages participants in identifying opportunities to improve the academic success of students and create engagement opportunities for TEAM NFL members and their supporters to recruit readers, tutors and mentors. “Youth involved in mentoring relationships have the opportunity to realize their full potential," said New York Jets tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson, who has joined United Way TEAM NFL. "Money alone won't solve the education challenge. Communities of support that give their time to advancing and empowering youth create a bright future for all Americans.” TEAM NFL is a volunteer group of college-educated, civic-minded NFL players from teams across the league. The team members are committed to education opportunities and recruiting one million readers, tutors and mentors. As representatives of TEAM NFL, each player has a goal to recruit 3,000 volunteer pledges (99,000 total), accounting for almost 10 percent of the United Way recruitment goal. TEAM NFL members include Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton, the 2011 NFL Rookie of the Year, Cleveland Browns WR Josh Cribbs, and Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings. To learn more about TEAM NFL visit unitedway.org/team-nfl. The Youth Empowerment Summit culminates on Thursday, June 21, with the fifth annual Day of Action during which hundreds of United Ways around the United States will engage in service projects to advance education, income and health initiatives. In Washington, D.C., TEAM NFL will take to Capitol Hill and speak with members of Congress about education issues. “United Way TEAM NFL volunteers play an important role in raising awareness and providing inspiration to youth around America," said NFL partnership director Tracey Holmes. "TEAM NFL recruitment efforts will advance the United Way call to activate one million readers, tutors and mentors and improve the academic success of our nation's youth.” In 2011, 258 United Ways representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participated in Day of Action volunteer activities. Day of Action took place at 1,235 project sites, which benefited nearly 250,000 Americans. About United Way United Way is a worldwide network in 41 countries and territories, including more than 1,200 local organizations in the U.S. It advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on the three key building blocks of education, income and health. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. LIVE UNITED® is a call to action for everyone to become a part of the change. For more information about United Way, please visit UnitedWay.org.

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FOX 6 Wake-Up News at 7 06/20/2012 Fox 6 Wake-Up News - WITI-TV

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get u-verse tv for $29 a month for six months. Coming up. Children learn to read for the first few years, but after fourth grade theyre reading --to learn. Without strong reading skills, they fall behind, get discouraged and often drop out. Thats why a group nfl stars is teaming up with united way to help. Stacey stewart from the united way and packers wide receiver greg jennings joins us live this morning. Questions can you share with us some facts and statistics about reading in america? Tell us about the united way youth empowerment summit and team nfl. What are you hoping to accomplish? What can our viewers do to help? For more information: http: and we have a link on our webite fox six now dot com. Here's a live look at... You're watching fox 6 wakeup news-- milwaukee's only local news from four-thirty to nine a-m...

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Gearing up for a 'Day of Action' | View Clip 06/20/2012 Asbury Park Press - Online

Volunteers to turn out Thursday for United Way event Volunteerism.jpg STAFF PHOTO/BOB VOSSELLER Heather Scanlon, chairwoman of the Lacey Municipal Alliance speaks to fellow volunteers during a recent picnic in Gille Park in Lacey for a mentoring program called Time Travelers which brings together teenagers and adults. Volunteerism.jpg STAFF PHOTO/BOB VOSSELLER Heather Scanlon, chairwoman of the Lacey Municipal Alliance speaks during a recent picnic in Gille Park in Lacey for a mentoring program called Time Travelers which brings together teenagers and adults. “Day of Action” is a hands-on volunteer day that United Way chapters take part in nationwide. Each year it is held on June 21, the first day of summer. This year’s projects of the United Way of Ocean County include painting group homes and shelters, and landscaping and planting flowers at agency program buildings and painting picnic tables. This year’s participating agencies from the United Way of Ocean County include 21 Plus, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County, Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, Community Options, the Hope Center, Jersey Shore Council Boy Scouts Of America, Ocean’s Harbor House, Ocean Mental Health Services, Providence House of Catholic Charities, and St. Francis Center. For information about the United Way of Monmouth County and how to volunteer visit http://www.uwmonmouth.org/ For information about the United Way of Ocean County and how to volunteer visit http://www.uwocnj.org/ Volunteerism.jpg STAFF PHOTO/BOB VOSSELLER John Esposito of Lacey, holds up pcture frames featuring himsef, his wife and the teenagers he mentored as part of the Lacey Muniipal Alliance's Time Travelers program durng a picnic in Gille Park in Lacey. Despite hard financial times and busy schedules, volunteerism seems to be on the rise,

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according to representatives of United Way in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Kelly King, a spokeswoman for United Way of Ocean County, said she was excited last week during planning of what is one of her organization’s biggest events, a “Day of Action” being held Thursday. King said volunteers for the 14 service projects filled up fast, and that volunteerism was up overall for the agencies that make up Ocean County’s United Way. “Gathering volunteers is always a challenge, but we have interest from people in the community all year round. Our volunteer list has grown a lot, and we get volunteer-related phone calls, from teens to seniors. Many people who are unemployed, or working less hours, are looking for ways to volunteer on a more regular basis in order to keep busy and stay motivated throughout their job search,” King said. Tara Maffei, director of the United Way of Monmouth County, said that the poor economy has only helped in bringing more volunteers to the 160 nonprofit agencies that are part of her organization. She credited her organization’s website as a prime tool in gathering volunteers. “We are finding that volunteer numbers have increased and their skill level has changed. I would say that we are seeing more individuals in a job transition that have an amazing skill set. They are looking for ways to give something back,” Maffei said. “Volunteering makes you feel good because you are giving something back,” Lacey resident John Esposito said during a picnic held last month celebrating the Time Travelers mentoring program. The program is sponsored by the Lacey Municipal Alliance, chaired by Heather Scanlon. “This program brings together teenagers who may benefit from some additional time with an adult. It has really worked out as both adults and the young people are learning from each other,” Scanlon said. Scanlon has found that her group’s volunteers have been increasing and are made up of many seniors who donate their time to the alliance and its various programs. Maffei said that her agency is also seeing more families volunteer as an activity to share. She attributes this to the economy. “Family volunteerism is on the rise and I think the economy is contributing to this as families are staying at home more and they are reassessing their values and are very thankful what they have,’’ Maffei said. “Overall, it is a good feeling. A lot of people are economically and spiritually hurting right now and they need comfort. I would hope that if I was in need there would be people out there with compassion,” Mary Ann Murphy of Tinton Falls said. She and her husband Joe and their 8-year-old grandson, Kenny Steppert, have been volunteering for community activities for the last year. “We felt it was important to instill in him the need to help,” Murphy said. The family takes part in the Family Promise program at St. Anselm Church in Wayside. The program is

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sponsored by the United Way and helps the homeless. Bob Vosseller: 732-557-5623; rvosseller@njpressmedia.com

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GPB Blogs | View Clip 06/20/2012 Georgia Public Radio - Online

Recent Posts Heather Neal - Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 9:12pm Hans Rueffert, chef for over 20 years at his family's Woodbridge Inn in Jasper Georgia, is the inspirational survivor of stomach cancer and a healthful genius in the kitchen. GPB is airing the... Nancy Zintak - Monday, June 18, 2012 - 3:59pm The Peachtree Road Race is 17 days away, so I suppose it's time to start training. This will be fun, because I derive much of my athletic acumen through osmosis from my sporty kids, who between... Heather Neal - Monday, June 18, 2012 - 12:58pm Soar with Reading, a joint project of PBS KIDS and JetBlue Airways, will once again kick off in late June and will encourage kids' imaginations to take flight through reading. The program features... Heather Neal - Monday, June 18, 2012 - 10:36am This Thursday, June 21, 2012 marks United Way's inspirational Day of Action. This is a national strategic effort on the longest day of the year to advance the common good. More than 74,000... Heather Neal - Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - 8:20am In the premiere episode of the new series Eat Like There's No Tomorrow, sponsored by Piedmont Hospital, chef Hans Rueffert takes us on a food journey to healthier living through better ingredients... Heather Neal - Monday, June 11, 2012 - 9:52am It looks like the rain is going to keep us indoors this week. You can give the kids a break from their chores by giving them some fun learning time with this week's special ”Super Why and the Around... Heather Neal - Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 12:37pm The experts are saying that it is a bad year for ticks. Which really means that the ticks are

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having a banner year and their prey are having a bad year. Nancy Hinkle, a veterinary entomologist at... Heather Neal - Monday, June 4, 2012 - 1:10pm Calling all Laughing Pizza fans! You can watch Laughing Pizza on GPB for a special Laughing Pizza in Concert this Wednesday from 4-5pm. The special features the family rock group singing and... Heather Neal - Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 4:14pm At the time, it was the deadliest crash in aviation history. On Sunday morning, June 3, 1962, Atlanta was stunned by the news that a plane carrying 122 of its citizens had crashed on take-off at Orly...

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Indianapolis Colts 2X All Pro Safety Antoine Bethea Joins United Way TEAM NFL to Recruit Readers, Tutors and Mentors | View Clip 06/20/2012 NFL.com

Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 20, 2012 NFL players, today joined United Way professionals and youth from around the country at the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit hosted at American University. The three-day event engages participants in identifying opportunities to improve the ac...

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KWQC Today @ 4:30 AM 06/20/2012 KWQC TV6 Quad Cities Today - KWQC-TV

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about the day of action.

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Michael Huff takes to Capitol Hill 06/20/2012 Silver and Black Pride

Oakland Raiders safety Michael Huff has joined several other NFL players at the United Way Empowerment Summit in Washington DC this week. The event is held at American University and its focus is to help promote reading, tutoring, and mentoring across the country. The three-day event engages participants in identifying opportunities to improve the academic success of American students and create engagement opportunities for TEAM NFL members and their supporters to recruit readers, tutors and mentors. "This event is hands down the best event I've done in my life," said Huff. "The young people here have so much energy and ideas on how they're going to change the world and I'm glad I can be a part of it." TEAM NFL is a volunteer group of college-educated, civic-minded NFL players from teams across the league. The team members are committed to education opportunities and recruiting one million readers, tutors and mentors. As representatives of TEAM NFL, each player has a goal to recruit 3,000 volunteer pledges (99,000 total), accounting for almost 10 percent of the United Way recruitment goal. To learn more about TEAM NFL visit: www.unitedway.org/team-nfl. Other NFL players in attendance at the summit include: Talent/Guest: TEAM NFL Members - Nnamdi Asomugha, Philadelphia Eagles - Calais Campell, Arizona Cardinals - Vonta Leach, Baltimore Ravens - Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers - Vincent Rey, Cincinnati Bengals - Joshua Cribbs, Cleveland Browns - Brandon Carr, Dallas Cowboys - Virgil Green, Denver Broncos - Cliff Avril, Detroit Lions - Greg Jennings, Green Bay Packers

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- Glover Quin, Houston Texans - Antoine Bethea, Indianapolis Colts - Eben Britton, Jacksonville Jaguars - Chris Canty, New York Giants - D'Brickashaw Ferguson, New York Jets - Riley Cooper, Philadelphia Eagles - Charlie Batch, Pittsburgh Steelers - Navorro Bowman, San Francisco 49ers The Youth Empowerment Summit culminates on June 21 with the fifth annual Day of Action during which hundreds of United Ways around the United States will engage in service projects to advance education, income and health initiatives. In Washington, D.C., TEAM NFL will take to Capitol Hill and speak with members of Congress about education issues. "United Way TEAM NFL volunteers play an important role in raising awareness and providing inspiration to youth around America. TEAM NFL recruitment efforts will advance the United Way call to activate one million readers, tutors and mentors and improve the academic success of our nation's youth," said NFL Partnership Director Tracey Holmes. In 2011, 258 United Ways representing all fifty states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico participated in Day of Action volunteer activities. Day of Action took place at 1,235 project sites which benefited nearly 250,000 Americans.

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NFL and United Way team up to tackle dropout rate 06/20/2012 USA Today

There are 32 teams in the NFL. There are 53 players on each NFL team. That's 1,696 players who have chosen football as their career and their passion. There are 1.2 million students that drop out of high school every year. That's about 7,000 students a day — 7,000 kids and young adults that decide their education isn't worth it. 7,000 kids and young adults that put passions and careers aside. So what if 32 driven and passionate players pledged to find 3,000 volunteers who are willing to make a dent in the 1.2 million students figure? That's exactly what is happening, and for the first time in the nearly 40-year partnership between the NFL and United Way.

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The Youth Empowerment Summit is being held in Washington, D.C. from June 19-21: Students, social media interns, teachers, education community leaders and players are gathering at United Way headquarters, American University and Capitol Hill to bring greater awareness, resources and people to United Ways' effort to recruit one million volunteer readers, tutors and mentors. The overall goal is to cut the high school dropout rate in half by 2018. In the opening remarks at the conference, Eric McDonnell, Executive Vice President of the United Way Bay Area, reminisced about a young boy he met named Richard. McDonnell was asking a group of young students what they wanted to be when they grew up, and Richard's answer really stuck with him. “I want to be a pimp just like my uncle,” Richard said. “I want a lot of money, a lot of cars and a lot of girls.” Richard was 9 years old. McDonnell realized then what his passion in life was going to be – helping young kids and students find theirs, and helping them realize that all roads lead to education. McDonnell emphasized the importance of access and exposure to quality literature and books, and the fact that caring adults will always make the difference, no matter the case or situation. “The least experienced educators are in classrooms where children need the best,” McDonnell said. McDonnell said the importance of mentorship, both outside and in the classroom, has never been more apparent. And what better mentors than NFL stars? Nnamdi Asomugha is the National Team Captain of United Way's Team NFL and a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles. He majored in corporate finance at the University of California, Berkeley in 2006, and has been the instrumental force behind Team NFL and United Way. “One of the most rewarding parts has been being able to get other players involved,” Asomugha said. “Seeing how many people are involved in this particular event, and know that this came from a conversation I was having with Tracey Holmes from United Way, and knowing that it could build up from just two people talking, that's been pretty special.” Team NFL started with just four players alongside Asomugha: Leigh Bodden of the New England Patriots, Calais Campbell of the Arizona Cardinals, Josh Cribbs of the Cleveland Browns and George Wilson of the Buffalo Bills. Now, 32 players from different teams in the NFL are involved in the cause. “Being here today, seeing people from all the different walks of life, how just a simple kind word or act of kindness or you just caring about somebody can change the world,” said Vonta Leach, fullback for the Baltimore Ravens. “We're going to go back to our respective

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hometowns, our respective teams and take this experience with us.”

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Nolensville: United Way seeks volunteers for tutoring program | View Clip 06/20/2012 Tennessean - Online, The

If you can commit two hours a week to help a child improve his or her reading or math skills, the United Way would love to meet you Thursday at the Nolensville Public Library during its Day of Action. As a United Way volunteer reads to kids from 10:30 to 11 a.m. during Thursday’s story time, another will be available to talk with parents and would-be volunteers about the new Raise Your Hand Williamson program, which kicked off at Franklin and College Grove elementary schools this spring and is about to expand. “It was very successful,” said Cheryl Stewart, marketing and communications director for United Way Williamson County. There aren’t results yet as far as testing, but principals were extremely happy, she said. The free tutoring program is held in the schools at the end of the school day. Transportation is provided for students to ensure participation in the program. Volunteers work one-on-one with children, so a required background check is provided at no cost to the volunteer. For more information, contact Ann Chester at 615-771-2312 or achester@uwwc.org. To volunteer, contact Rick Jansen at 615- 771-2312 or rjansen@uwwc.org. All the libraries in the Williamson County system are having similar events. Pie bake-off: It’s time to dig out grandma’s best pie recipe and take part in Nolensville’s Homemade Pie Bake-Off, part of the Fourth of July celebration. Like last year, only pies made from scratch may be entered. No cobblers, buckles, crisps, crumbles, or tarts will be accepted. They’re just not the same. Prizes will be restaurant gift cards and entry forms are available at Town Hall or online at www.nolensvilletn.gov. The Fourth celebration will start at 5 p.m. at Nolensville Ball Park. Music: Music at Mamas is set for 6 p.m. Saturday at Mama’s Java in Brittain Plaza. The lineup will include Russ Roberts, Anthony Corder, Jason Graham, Carrie Moeller and Dirt Pies and Daisies. And Steven Jensen, 16, will be the young one on the bill. For more details, find Nolensville Music Makers on Facebook. Contact Nolensville resident Vicky Travis at vtravis@tennessean.com.

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United Way Day of Action 2012| NBC San Diego | View Clip 06/20/2012 KNSD-TV - Online

Email Substantial reading time is lost during the summer months for low-income children who do not own books to read at home. Each year, across th ecountry on Day of Action, United Way invites people to get involved in causes they care about. This year, United Way of San Diego will help families in the community who cannot afford summer reading books for their kids. UWSD purchased 21,500 bilingual books for low-income children. Children up to age five will receive "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"/"La Oruga Muy Hambrienta" and children ages five to nine will receive "Farmer's Market"/ "Dia de Mercado". San Diego County's Day of Action will take place on Thursday, June 21st from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. UWSD President and CEO Doug Sawyer, along with 30 San Diego business leaders will assemble 5,000 colorful book kits to be distributed to 35 organizations throughout San Diego County. The book kits will also include a personalized note written to inspire each of the kids and to encourage the love of reading. To learn more about United Way's Day of Action visit: http://liveunitedsd.org/content/united-way-day-action-2012 Posted 37 minutes ago

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United Way of Lowcountry seeks volunteers in national "Day of Action" and "Big Tweet" | View Clip 06/20/2012 Beaufort Tribune

United Way of Lowcountry seeks volunteers in national “Day of Action” and “Big Tweet” Seeking 600 volunteers to help tutor Beaufort and Jasper elementary students in reading,...

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United Way’s National Day of Action set for Thursday | View Clip

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The United Way's National Day of Action on Thursday will revolve around one central idea: the philosophy that everyone can create change in his/her community. “The United Way of Union County invites you to reach out to the people surrounding you – your neighbors, co-w...

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Mr. Rey goes to Washington 06/19/2012 Bengals News

Linebacker Vincent Rey isn't wasting any time. After spending the last month at OTAs with the Bengals' AFC North security team of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs (head coach Marvin Lewis), Secretary of Defense (defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer), and a special ops exec (linebackers coach Paul Guenther), Rey has booked to Capitol Hill for the first week of his vacation. He left Tuesday for the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit at American University with two students from Cincinnati's Taft High School in the NFL's effort with the United Way to bring awareness to the dropout rate. Then on Wednesday he and other players from around the league meet with their local representatives about educational needs and Rey is scheduled to talk to a potential vice presidential nominee in United States Senator Rob Portman and Ohio's other senator, Sherrod Brown, as well as Rep. Steve Chabot. "Never met one," says Rey of his meeting with the national legislators. "I'll probably get nervous when they're in front of me, but I'm not nervous yet." Rey is part of Team NFL, a volunteer group of players from around the league committed to recruiting one million readers, tutors and mentors. On Tuesday, Rey and players such as Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs, Giants defensive tackle Chris Canty, and Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings spend the day bonding with their students before culminating Wednesday with what Rey calls a "Super March," to the Capitol to meet the lawmakers. He'll be walking with Taft's Naesean Calhoun and Tyesha Kirk "I wasn't quite sure what it was about, but when I found out it was trying to cut the dropout rate in half by 2018, I wanted to go immediately," Rey says. "When I heard education was involved, that's what I'm all about." Rey, an undrafted free agent out of Duke who has stuck with the Bengals the past two seasons with a brew of brains and speed on special teams and at backup WILL backer, didn't get drafted into this campaign, either. He's been around whenever Lewis has called on his men for his foundation's "Learning is Cool," program and he was here early for this one.

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Calhoun and Kirk were part of a Taft class of about 30 that wrote essays on how they would cut the drop-out rate and won a tour of Paul Brown Stadium, where Rey and Lewis spoke to them. Now, Rey is going to be listening to Calhoun and Kirk on a trip where high-achieving students got the nod. "I want to hear what they have to say," Rey says. "I'm not going to be doing much talking. At least at first. I want to find out how they've been so successful." Rey, 24, goes to the Capitol with plenty of ideas about cutting the drop-out rate. A University Scholar Athlete from the National Football Foundation while pulling a 3.5 grade point average to get his sociology and theater degree at Duke, Rey is mulling a master's in education administration. "The answer to me is two-fold," Rey says. "Education starts within the home. The schools should be thinking of ways to stay in contact with the parents to keep them involved. Number two, kids spend more time at school than home (in extracurricular activities) and public schools have to find ways to make sure they have the right number of teachers and be prepared to give kids those after-school opportunities." Rey knows what role money plays. After going to Bayside High School, he left his home in Far Rockaway, N.Y. to spend a year playing at Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania, and saw the difference in a private school education. But whether it was at Bayside, or Mercersburg, or in grade school, his parents were always pushing school on him and his younger brother. It was only natural since his mother, Caldine, is a guidance counselor at a Brooklyn school. Plus, his father, Lemuel, whose parents came from the Caribbean nation of Anguilla, is a first generation American who has been driving education as hard as he has been driving the A train for the past 23 years under Manhattan. "They've always stressed that education is the biggest thing you need in life to be a success," Rey says. "Right up until the eighth grade I would go to the library every day after school. I had no choice. It was about a block from our house and that's where my parents sent us. I'd have a library volunteer and then I'd go to Pop Warner practice. I started playing when I was seven." The library trips ended after eighth grade because Rey decided to go to high school in Bayside, a rattling four-hour round trip on the train because it was a school with a blue-chip reputation for academics and football. "I haven't decided what I want to do yet," says Rey, who is already on the Paul Brown Plan and preparing for what the Bengals founder called "life's work," after football. Whenever that is. Rey has talked about going back to The City to be a principal, but he knows there are other options. "I don't know if it will be coaching and teaching, or going into administration and being something like an athletic director," he says. "But it will be in education."

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Now there's no question that the NFL and United Way already have a mentor for two more children because he says he's ready to be there for Calhoun and Kirk. "I'm not sure what's going to happen after we get back, but if they want me to mentor them that would be great. I'll do it," he says. "Whatever I can do to help." He figures it's been about 15 years since his one trip to D.C. All he can barely remember is staring at the White House. "We were standing outside the gates looking in," says Rey, now headed inside down the street to The Hill.

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Saints Partner With United Way For Saints/United Way Community Patrol 06/19/2012 Saints News

In an annual event that has impacted youth throughout Southeastern Louisiana, the New Orleans Saints have once again partnered with the United Way for the ninth annual Saints/United Way Community Patrol camps at the team's indoor practice facility in Metairie, La. Between June 19th and June 26th, six separate one-day camps will take place. Over 600 local children between the ages of 9-13 will benefit from this safe, fun and educational experience. “For the past nine years the New Orleans Saints and United Way have teamed up to host camps for the children of Orleans, Jefferson and five other neighboring parishes that we proudly call ‘our home field',” said New Orleans Saints Owner/Chairman of the Board Tom Benson. “Each year we gladly interact and make a positive impact on the lives of over 600 children and introduce them to the benefits of safe, fun, exciting and educational experiences. We believe that the programs we have implemented through our Youth Programs Department and United Way help to improve attitudes and encourage positive behaviors among the participants.” Over 100 children from St. Tammany Parish traveled from across the lake to participate in the first session on Tuesday. The group was compiled of children involved in the Boys and Girls Clubs of Covington and Slidell as well as various religious youth groups from the northshore. The children were able to visit the Saints facility for a fun day both on and off the field at the same location the Black-and-Gold train. After being split into several groups, the children were led to different stations by volunteers and interns from Loyola University, Louisiana State University, Tulane University, and the University of Southern Mississippi under the direction of the Saints Youth Programs and Community Affairs departments. The stations included multiple football drills on offense and defense, a chance to use an Elmwood Mobile Fitness Unit from Elmwood Fitness Center, and a discussion led by The Children's Bureau. The children also received visits by Saints Punter Thomas Morstead,

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Running Back Mark Ingram, and NBA prospect Anthony Davis. The Children's Bureau is a United Way partner that aims to improve the quality of life for children and families. This morning's conversation focused on the importance of emotional control and anger management. They taught lessons on coping, building support, and being a team player while being in control of your actions. Lan Huynh, Resource Development Associate with the United Way, believes that the children in attendance were more receptive to the message because of the fun events that took place in conjunction with the session. The event looks to help improve behavior while still maintaining the children's attention. “We gather over 600 kids in seven parishes to educate and provide an opportunity to improve behavior and attitude towards life and have them come out in a positive way,” said Huynh. “Excellence in both the classroom and on the field goes hand in hand, which is something our players show all the time in their achievements as living proof,” said Saints Director of Youth Programs Jason Trosclair. “These camps are a great opportunity for us to teach and instill some of these same football skills and life skills at the same time.”

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United Way Day of Action set for Thursday | View Clip 06/19/2012 WAGA-TV - Online

Good Day Archive More>> It's one of the first things to go when times are tough - your smile. For thousands of Georgians, that missing smile is also a sign of economic times. One dentist is hoping to change that. It's one of the first things to go when times are tough - your smile. For thousands of Georgians, that missing smile is also a sign of economic times. Dr. Leo Yelizarov of Jones Bridge Dental Care is hoping to change that. It's the Good Day pet for Tuesday, June 19. For more information on how you can adopt a pet from Tails and Whiskers Rescue, call them at (404)-367-8447. It's the Good Day pet for Tuesday, June 19. For more information on how you can adopt a pet from Tails and Whiskers Rescue, call them at (404)-367-8447. In Tuesday's Entertainment Fix, actress Lindsey Lohan is once again in hot water. In Tuesday's Entertainment Fix, actress Lindsey Lohan is once again in hot water. You have a chance to make a difference in the metro area on Thursday. The United Way is asking everyone, whether part of a business, an individual or civic group or non-profit, to take part in a day of action.

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You have a chance to make a difference in the metro area on Thursday. The United Way is asking everyone, whether part of a business, an individual or civic group or non-profit, to take part in a day of action. If you have been training for the Peachtree Road Race and feel you are not ready, there may be some help for you! If you have been training for the Peachtree Road Race and feel you are not ready, there may be some help for you! Here are the birthday photos we featured on Good Day Atlanta on Tuesday, June 19! Here are the birthday photos we featured on Good Day Atlanta on Tuesday, June 19! The FOX 5 Fan of the Day for Tuesday, June 19 is Crystal D. Jackson-Hughes! The FOX 5 Fan of the Day for Tuesday, June 19 is Crystal D. Jackson-Hughes! FOX Medical Team In Georgia, summertime is no time for wearing pants. But if you don't like what you see when you look down at your legs, there may be help. In Georgia, summertime is no time for wearing pants. But if you don't like what you see when you look down at your legs, there may be help. American Idol fever is taking hold in Charlotte, North Carolina. Idol hopefuls gathered there with stars in their eyes as the first round of season 12 auditions started on Tuesday. American Idol fever is taking hold in Charlotte, North Carolina. Idol hopefuls gathered there with stars in their eyes as the first round of season 12 auditions started on Tuesday. Here are our birthday photos for Monday! To submit a birthday picture for air on Good Day Atlanta, email the picture to birthdays@myfoxatlanta.com . Here are our birthday photos for Monday! To submit a birthday picture for air on Good Day Atlanta, email the picture to birthdays@myfoxatlanta.com . 1551 Briarcliff Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30306

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United Way Day of Action set for Thursday | View Clip 06/19/2012 Atlanta FOX 5

ATLANTA - You have a chance to make a difference in the metro area on Thursday. The United Way is asking everyone, whether part of a business, an individual or civic group or non-profit, to take part in a Day of Action. United Way Atlanta president Milton Little and

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volunteer Charles Bransen stopped by to talk about the event.

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