Anyone can champion a cause. You can make a difference with your voice. Get informed. Tell your friends. There are many ways you can help advance the common good. Advocacy starts with finding a cause that's important to you and then spreading the word about it and taking action in support of it. You can inspire others to get involved, too.
LIVE UNITED is a way of life. It's a constant reminder that when we think outside of ourselves as individuals, we have the power to facilitate change. When we think of others' lives as linked to our own, our compassion grows. We can build the strength of our neighborhoods. We bolster the health of our communities. And we change the lives of those who walk by us every day.
How can you LIVE UNITED today? You can invest in our work in Middlesex County. You can vounteer at a local nonprofit organization that needs your help. 
And you can support United Way's public policy work by contacting your legislators about critical issues. Use the following links to learn more about the issues and take action:
Did you know that there is no diaper bank in Middlesex County? Learn more about the incredible need for diapers and how you can help >>
Last year, United Way established a national 10-year health goal to increase by one-third the number of youth and adults who are healthy and avoiding risky behavior. To achieve this goal, we acknowledge that the current system must be improved, and that the widely-recognized shortcomings in our nation's health care system call out for major reform. Read more >>
Maintain the Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) funding levels by urging your House and Senate Members of Congress to call on their respective Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee to reject the President's request and to maintain the EFSP program at FY2009 levels. Follow this link to sign and send a letter electronically >>
Click here to find the elected officials in your town >>
Wear the shirt! The easiest way to advocate on behalf of United Way is to wear your LIVE UNITED t-shirt. When you show your support this way, you are taking a stand on behalf of our work and helping to champion our cause. Click the graphic below to order your t-shirt and other LIVE UNITED gear.
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At United Way, we need champions who are passionate about ensuring that everyone has the opportunities to attain the building blocks for a good life - education, income, health, and housing.
Our goals and work in the community are centered around these key areas, our four pillars of advancement. You need a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family now and into retirement, a safe and affordable place to call home, and good health.
Please join our cause and give, advocate, and volunteer in support of our work. You can also be a champion by reading our blog, viewing slide shows of our events, and becoming our fan on Facebook. This is your invitation to LIVE UNITED!
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