National Alzheimer ’s Disease Awareness Month

In November of 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. At the time, fewer than 2 million Americans suffered from Alzheimer’s. Today, it is estimated that Alzheimer’s disease currently affects more than 5 million Americans.

The Literacy Coalition is Making a Difference

LITERACY.

The ability to read and write, to read the newspaper, write an email, read your child a book, prepare a resume. Seems like a small thing…. And to most, it is. Many of us take it for granted. But for many, right here in Palm Beach County, the ability to read and write is a foreign idea and often seems to be an unattainable goal.

It’s Scary Out There

As Halloween approaches, ghouls, goblins and ghosts are among us. But what we might not realize is how scary things are, not just on All-Hallow’s Eve, but all year-round. Here are some scary statistics from right here in Palm Beach County:

National Food Day

Monday, October 24, 2011 is National Food Day. The goal of Food Day is to bring together Americans from all walks of life—parents, teachers, and students; health professionals, community organizers, and local officials—to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable way.

10 Reasons

Facebook. We all have one! And if you don’t, you should. Why? Because we have a page, and it’s awesome!

Here are 10 reasons you should LIKE us on Facebook….

The Center for Family Services is Making a Difference

At the Town of Palm Beach United Way, we hear inspiring stories everyday about agencies and programs that really make a difference throughout our community.   For a frightened child, a safe place and someone to confide in is a big deal. One family found just that through The Center for Family Services’ SAFE Kids program.

Numbers Don’t Lie

The U.S. Census Bureau reported that 2.6 million people fell into poverty last year. The total number of Americans currently living below the official federal poverty line reached 46.2 million – the highest the bureau has reported in 52 years (when they first began reporting on poverty). 

Labor Day

Labor Day weekend is upon us. For many, Labor Day is just another day we get to take off work or school. It’s a day to relax, go to the beach and cook-out with family and friends. While Labor Day is certainly all of these things, most importantly, it is a celebration of worker’s rights and the triumphs that the US labor movement has gained over the last couple of centuries.

Back to School

Palm Beach County schools are back in session. Back to school means, new teachers, new friends, new clothes, new school supplies and, sometimes, even a new school. Though it’s an exciting time for students (and especially their parents), many issues still loom, and they can’t be ignored.

Town of Palm Beach United Way LIVE UNITED Message Travels the World!

This summer, we hosted a Traveling T-shirts contest to see how far our message could travel. The idea: Get people talking! Start a conversation and spread the mission of the Town of Palm Beach United Way and what it means to LIVE UNITED.