http://national.unitedway.org/rss/press_release.xml View our latest Press Releases. For media questions, please contact Margaux Bergen, margaux.bergen@uwa.unitedway.org en-us Copyright 2007 http://national.unitedway.org/rss Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:49:14 EST United Way of America and Bank of America today announced a new national initiative designed to help individuals and families in communities across the country obtain tax preparation assistance and unrealized tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Under this initiative, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will provide $500,000 in grants to two statewide and 31 local United Ways, and Bank of America associate volunteers will assist in tax preparation for qualified individuals and families eligible for EITC. http://national.unitedway.org/files/pdf/press_releases/UW_BofAPartnershipRelease.PDF Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:49:14 EST United Way of America met today for the first time with leaders from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and executives from many of the nation's largest corporations to discuss collaborating cross-sector to address the long-term social and economic needs of the Gulf Coast region. http://national.unitedway.org/files/pdf/press_releases/NCL_Event_New_Orleans.PDF Thu, 08 Feb 2007 13:49:51 EST United Way of America today announced that it is sponsoring ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK (ASB) 2007 to focus on rebuilding the Gulf Coast and provide opportunities for young people to help change their own communities through service. http://national.unitedway.org/files/pdf/press_releases/030107_ASBPressRelease.PDF Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:50:17 EST Volunteer during your next vacation! Some recharge their inner spirit by lying on a beach for a week; however travelers are learning that volunteering for a worthy cause is the best way to revive a weary soul. http://national.unitedway.org/files/pdf/press_releases/cheaptickets_volunteer_site_launch.pdf Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:51:34 EST As part of United Way of America’s Alternative Spring Break 2007, one needy family whose home was damaged by Hurricane Rita, has both repairs to the home and a new couch and chair thanks to the generosity of New Look Furniture of Lake Charles, Louisiana. http://national.unitedway.org/files/pdf/press_releases/New_Look_Furniture.PDF Tue, 27 Mar 2007 EST SUMMIT ON WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY Convened by United Way http://national.unitedway.org/files/pdf/press_releases/040907_Womens_Summit_2007.PDF Mon, 09 Apr 2007 EST