Posted by tsteighner l Posted at 9:02 am Tuesday,April 03, 2012
You are cordially invited to the second
"Luncheon for Literacy"
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Butler
Your favorite books brought to life at every table!
Special Guest Speaker ~ Food ~ Raffles ~ Used Book Sale ~ Silent Auction
All proceeds benefit the Adult Literacy Program at Butler County Community College, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Founder's Hall, Butler County Community College
Posted by tsteighner l Posted at 8:31 am Tuesday,March 06, 2012
On Tuesday, March 27th employees from US Airways and Wexford Fire Department Station 228 will battle it out on the ice in a fundraising hockey game at Blade Runners Ice Complex in Warrendale, PA. Proceeds from this event will be split 50/50, benefitting United Way of Allegheny County and the firemen's charity.
Also, on Thursday, March 29th employees from Westinghouse Electric Company and McGuire Woods will take to the ice to benefit United Way of Butler County.
Posted by tsteighner l Posted at 11:24 am Wednesday,February 29, 2012
Get your taxes done for free. It's easy! IRS-certified volunteers can prepare your taxes for FREE, and you can get your refund in as little as nine days. No fees. No service charges. No loan interest.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS program that provides free tax preparation for families and individuals making up to $50,000 a year. Call Center for Community Resources at 724-431-3748 to schedule your appointment.
Posted by tsteighner l Posted at 11:21 am Friday,December 02, 2011
Butler County Local Housing Options Team and New Beginnings Free Methodist Church have partnered to open a Winter Relief Center for Families with children under the age of 18.
The Center will operate from December 1st through March 31st on nights that are 25 degrees or colder. (Families should be referred to Catholic Charities, 724-287-4011.) The Center is run by volunteers and there is very little funding to support this very important program.
Posted by tsteighner l Posted at 12:01 pm Tuesday,April 12, 2011
6,480 people know where to turn for services.
1,149 providers were trained on how to connect people to services.
2,300 accessed services independently.
1,100 accessed services with assistance.
2,545 people received emergency food, clothing or shelter.
370 people received utility assistance.
266 received rent or mortgage assistance.
700 volunteers contributed over 8,000 hours of service valued at approximately $172,000.
Posted by tsteighner l Posted at 11:56 am Tuesday,April 12, 2011
1,000 Butler County Families improved their Financial Stability last year as a result of United Way funded programming, but at least 19,000 more need help to improve employment, reduce debt, avoid foreclosure, obtain or maintain safe, affordable housing and establish savings. That's why we need your help!
Posted by tsteighner l Posted at 11:53 am Tuesday,April 12, 2011
- 100 people received budget counseling and operated within that budget for at least 90 days / 50 for a year.
- 74 decreased their debt / 50 decreased debt and maintained a budget for at least a year.
- 79 people resolved foreclosure or debt collection action.
- 57 people opened an IDA/FSA or other savings account and increased savings.
- 369 had taxes prepared at the VITA site with 161 getting the Earned Incoem Tax Credit and 69 the Child Tax Credit. This program alone returned $586,591 back to families to reduce debt, establish savings and improve their ho
Posted by tsteighner l Posted at 11:35 am Tuesday,April 12, 2011
- 83 families obtained child or elder care to maintain employment.
- 17 obtained full-time employment through United Way programs.
- 8 improved their employment status.
Posted by tsteighner l Posted at 11:31 am Tuesday,April 12, 2011
The self-sufficiency standard for a family of 3 (average household size) is about $48,000*. At least one-third of the 68,862 households in Butler County earn $48,000 or less...living paycheck to paycheck.
*From The Self-Sufficiency Standard for Pennsylvania 2010-2011, by Diana M. Pearce, PhD, Director, Center for Women's Welfare, University of Washington School of Social Work.. Prepared with PathWays PA.
Posted by tsteighner l Posted at 1:45 pm Friday,December 13, 1901
- 199 families received home safety training and information.
- 99 families received emergency/disaster preparedness training and information.
- 40 individuals purchased life, health or car insurance.
- 53 people moved to safe, stable housing and 347 maintained safe, stable housing.
- 100 people received energy efficiency education/training.
- 4 realized increase in value of home due to repair.
- 22 purchased homeowner's or rental insurance.
