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    February 9, 2011
    Roles to serve as consultant for United Way
    Linda Roles, former executive director of the United Way, has moved into a consulting role with the organization. In this role, she will support the current executive director, Jessica Boyer, and her staff in this phase of the executive director succession plan. Roles served as...
    newsFebruary 9, 2011 - 12:00am
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    February 2, 2011
    United Way to host 'Wake Up Alexandria'
    The United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties is hosting this month's "Wake Up Alexandria." All Chamber of Commerce members are invited to network and tour United Way on Friday morning, February 4 at 7:30 a.m. at 2504 Aga Drive, Alexandria. United Way leaders say they're looking forward...
    newsFebruary 2, 2011 - 12:00am
    January 26, 2011
    Volunteers needed for mobile food drop
    United Way's Community Impact Coalition is looking for volunteers for its mobile food drop on Thursday, January 27 at New Life Christian Church. Volunteer positions vary from set-up to intake to runners. All help is welcome anytime between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The distribution...
    food / newsJanuary 26, 2011 - 12:00am
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    January 12, 2011
    Girl Scouts show their Christmas spirit
    On December 4, members of Girl Scout Troop 971 went shopping for a family that they adopted through the United Way. For the second year, the troop adopted a family and purchased gifts at a local discount store, learning the value of money and how to get the most for their dollar....
    lifeJanuary 12, 2011 - 12:00am
    December 29, 2010
    Food given to 175 families
    Did you know that on average about 20,000 pounds of food are delivered during each United Way food drop? And did you know that on average, each...
    food / newsDecember 29, 2010 - 12:00am
    December 22, 2010
    Volunteers needed for Mobile Food Drop
    United Way's Community Impact Coalition is looking for volunteers for Mobile Food Drop on Monday, December 27 at New Life Christian Church in Alexandria. Volunteer positions vary from set-up to intake to runners. All help is welcome anytime between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The distribution...
    food / newsDecember 22, 2010 - 12:00am
    November 23, 2010
    United Way seeks help for Mobile Food Drop
    United Way's Community Impact Coalition is looking for volunteers for next month's Mobile Food Drop on December 3 at New Life Christian Church. Volunteer positions vary from set-up to intake to runners. All help is welcome anytime between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The distribution will...
    food / newsNovember 23, 2010 - 12:00am
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    October 22, 2010
    Volunteers needed for Mobile Food Drop
    United Way's Community Impact Coalition is looking for volunteers for this month's Mobile Food Drop on Monday, October 25 at New Life Christian Church, 1910 Highway 27 East, Alexandria. Volunteer positions vary from set-up to intake to runners. All help is welcome anytime between...
    food / newsOctober 22, 2010 - 12:00am
    October 6, 2010
    Coats needed for United Way annual coat distribution effort
    United Way's annual Coat Distribution is set for Thursday, October 21 at St Mary's Catholic School Cafeteria in Alexandria from 2 to 6 p.m. Anyone needing warm winter outwear is invited to come to the cafeteria to select something that will help them keep warm and snug this wint...
    newsOctober 6, 2010 - 12:00am
    October 1, 2010
    Hot enough for you? United Way Chili Cook-Off winners share secrets
    Hot, spicy, peppery, tomatoey - and a few "uff dahs" thrown in for good measure. That's a taste of what those attending the United Way of Pope...
    food / newsOctober 1, 2010 - 12:00am
    September 28, 2010
    United Way's Chili Cook-Off is one hot event
    The United Way's 13th annual Chili Cook-Off and silent auction in Alexandria today was a huge success, according to organizers. A total of 38 chili cook-off contestants competed for distinguished awards.
    newsSeptember 28, 2010 - 4:39pm
    September 17, 2010
    United Way's Chili Cook-off set for Tuesday, September 28
    The United Way of Pope and Douglas Counties is gearing up for its annual Chili Cook-off. This year's event, which has the theme "Ole and Lena's Chili," will take place Tuesday, September 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Broadway Ballroom. "We're looking forward to a fun theme this year,...
    September 17, 2010 - 12:00am
    September 8, 2010
    Long line forms for United Way's food drop
    A long line of individuals and families wrapped around Lakes Community Church's parking lot at this year's Project Community Connect (PCC) event...
    food / newsSeptember 8, 2010 - 12:00am
    August 27, 2010
    Museums to host United Way benefit
    The Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum and the Runestone Museum will host a benefit for United Way charities next Friday. The event is set for September 3 from 6 p.m. until sundown. It will take place at the Maritime Gardens, which is located just north of the Maritime Museum building....
    August 27, 2010 - 12:00am
    August 25, 2010
    Volunteers needed for local food drop
    United Way is putting out a plea for volunteers to help with Project Community Connect on Thursday, August 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers need volunteers to help with the food drop, distributing backpacks, and serving a light meal. If you can volunteer your time to help, call...
    food / newsAugust 25, 2010 - 12:00am
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