united way of northern california: Some Advice for us "older folks"
- 04/14/11 03:02 PM
My friend, and at times almost a mentor, Lou Tice…sent me this a few days ago. It is so good, and so true, as I see as I work with some of our agencies who work with Seniors. If you’re interested in living to a ripe old age, I have some information about aging and attitude that may surprise you. Several studies of people who are older, who have lived far beyond the norm in the United States, indicate that attitude seems to play an important role. I’m not saying that there is anything like a “longevity personality.” Living to the … (5 comments)
united way of northern california: Kool April Nites in Redding, CA
- 04/08/11 04:14 PM
Kool April Nites is Here…Join In! Posted on April 8, 2011 by Ron Largent The Greater Palo Cedro Area Chamber of Commerce will once again bring beautiful classic cars to the east valley from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2011, for the 11th Annual Show n’ Shine located at Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel parking lot on Deschutes Road in Palo Cedro. Over 30 trophies to be awarded by local businesses including East Valley Times—”Peoples Choice” and Best of Show sponsored by the Chamber. Great raffle prizes that includes a vintage 1938 replica pedal car. There is no entry … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: Lou Tice and the Pacific Institute
- 04/07/11 03:55 PM
Lou Tice and I go back 30 plus years…and he is always good and right on target. Goal setting is a big part of United Way, as we raise funds for over 90 programs in the northern part of California…here is his recent piece on goals: If you’re going to get what you want in life, it is only common sense that first you have to know what you want. Even beyond that, it is absolutely essential that you take your desires seriously enough to goal-set to achieve them. I am convinced that the reason most people fail to achieve their … (1 comments)
united way of northern california: Dr. Peter Long Speaks to United Way Meeting
- 04/07/11 03:43 PM
Wednesday, in Sacramento, CA we had the opportunity to hear Peter Long talk on the state of non-profits, and it was most interesting. He covered many subjects, and the talk was well worth the time for all attending the United Way of California Capital Day meeting. Here is the background on Peter Long: Peter Long, Ph.D., is the president and CEO of Blue Shield of California Foundation. He served in leadership roles at the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and The California Endowment. He has extensive experience working on health policy issues at the state, national, and global levels, and has … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: United Way and Meeting in Sacramento, CA
- 04/07/11 03:34 PM
Yesterday we had the occasion to be in Sacramento to hear two great speakers….one of them Jean Ross on the California Budget Project. She was very articulate, and interesting, and here is her background: Jean Ross joined the California Budget Project (CBP) as its first executive director in 1995. The CBP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established to promote a better understanding of state fiscal and economic policy issues and their impact on low- and- middle income Californians. Her prior professional experience includes serving as Principal Consultant to the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee; Senior Consultant to the Assembly Human Services … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: United Way and Education
- 04/04/11 04:31 PM
United Way works to end America’s education crisis Education is the cornerstone of individual and community success. But with more than 1.2 million children dropping out each year, America faces an education crisis. The cost? More than $312 billion in lost wages, taxes and productivity over their lifetimes.1 These trends are reversible, but only when communities and public, private and nonprofit sectors work together. Our Goal In 2008, United Way launched a 10-year initiative to cut the number of high school dropouts in half by 2018. It’s an ambitious goal, but by utilizing our core strengths — a national network, committed … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: Mike Ferrier's Lessons for Life
- 03/26/11 11:15 AM
Mike Ferrier is a good friend of mine, and weekly he sends me "Lessons for Life"...this is his latest one, as he returned from a conference in Southern California... I don't have a big appetite for it, but there are times in life where you have to "eat crow". For you younger people that means having to admit you were wrong and taking an action to apologize or rectify the situation. Winston Churchill once said, "Eating words has never given me indigestion." He also said, "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." When you … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: Lou Tice and the Pacific Institute
- 03/26/11 11:03 AM
Lou Tice and the Pacific Institute. Posted on March 26, 2011 by Ron Largent Some years ago I became involved with the Pacific Institute, owned and led by Lou Tice. Ever since then I have subscribed to his weekly motivational articles, and the following is one I got yesterday. It really applies to our work in the non-profit field, as it does to business in general. Please read on: What are you afraid of? It doesn’t matter whether it’s speaking in public or snakes, if you really want to conquer it, you can. Let’s talk for a few moments about fear. … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: Anderson Cottonwood Christian Assistance and the United Way
- 03/18/11 01:26 PM
Victoria…in our office, on her weekly visits to our agencies, makes the following report on her visit to this very well functioning agency in Anderson, CA: Over the past three years, ACCA has seen a very dramatic increase in the number of local families in our area needing emergency food assistance. Since 2004, the number served has gone up by over 100%. As a result, ACCA is straining with all of its resources to meet the needs of hungry families in our area. http://www.andcotca.us/ I had the privilege of spending the day at this amazing agency today, to say the least. … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: Plumas Rural Services and the United Way of Northern California
- 03/17/11 04:52 PM
Yesterday I had the opportunity to travel to Plumas County in Northern California and had a chance to visit the Plumas Rural Services, our United Way of Northern California in Quincy, CA. This is a phenomenal agency doing some wonderful work in the rural mountain areas of north eastern California. They have a full menu of programs, and to see them in action on the web, please take a look at them at http://plumasruralservices.org/ This is a great program…another example of how the United Way of Northern California is working where it matters. ronlargent@norcalunitedway.org www.norcalunitedway.org … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: Lou Tice and the Pacific Institute
- 03/17/11 04:29 PM
Over the years, I have enjoyed reading Lou Tice encouragements…this is a good one, and appropriate for today… What would it take to make you happy? Now, I know some of you think that if you only had this or that particular thing or a certain amount of money, you’d be happy. Others believe that if you were only in love with someone wonderful who loved you back, then you would be happy. And there are still others who believe that if a miracle would occur and cure you or someone you love of an illness, that would make you happy. … (0 comments)
Shasta County & Intermountain Area – Your donations provided: Lonely seniors telephoned with a friendly call to ensure safety Emergency assistance and community agency referrals Participated in senior center activities Emergency food distribution Senior health awareness education Provided with free to low cost legal services Youth provided with outdoor skill building activities Received food distribution at senior center Youth/Children served in scouting programs Seniors provided with referrals to various discounted services Teen Outreach and Intervention Seniors provided with legal and financial advising Provided with emergency food vouchers Program resources … (1 comments)
united way of northern california: What is 2-1-1
- 02/21/11 09:37 AM
What is 211? Every hour of every day, hundreds of people need essential human services in the United States, but most do not know where to turn for assistance. 2-1-1 allows people to begin to get connected and get answers to their problems. 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. 2-1-1 is available in 78% of the United States. Both the United Way of America (UWA) and the Alliance for Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) are strongly supporting the federal legistlation that will ensure adequate funding so that every American … (2 comments)
united way of northern california: News Release on United Way
- 02/21/11 04:51 AM
United Way of Northern California Adds Butte and Glenn Counties to its Service Territory At the request of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Northern California has added Butte and Glenn Counties to its service territory. The announcement was made by Ron Largent, President and CEO of United Way of Northern California based in Redding, CA. The Butte and Glenn County agencies will continue to work closely with a local Butte and Glenn Board of Advisors made up of members from all communities in the counties. In addition, agencies that are not currently a partner agency with United Way are … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: What is United Way of Northern California All About?
- 02/19/11 05:43 PM
Everyone deserves opportunities to have a good life: a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. That’s why United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life: Education – Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential Income – Promoting Financial Stability and Independence Health – Improving People’s Health Advancing the common good is less about helping one person at a time and more about changing systems to help all of us. We are all connected and interdependent. We all win when a child succeeds in … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: A Thought for the Day
- 02/07/11 03:41 PM
My friend, Mike Ferrier, sends out a weekly “thought”, and this week this is a good one and I wanted to get it out to folks that appreciate these kinds of things….always a motivator for me…here it is: Permission to Dream
“Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil.” ~ James Allen
Always remember that your thoughts, words and actions become your reality, so always make them positive. Dream … (4 comments)
united way of northern california: People of Progress and the United Way in Redding, CA
- 02/06/11 10:07 AM
This past week I had another opportunity to go by one of the United Way agencies here in Redding. People of Progress is a daily work that addresses the basic needs of our community, and one of those agencies that are clearly making an impact. Here is the web site for your to read about their work… http://www.peopleofprogress.org/ Through this kind of organization, the United Way is making a big difference in the lives of thousands. ronlargent@norcalunitedway.org www.norcalunitedway.org … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: United Way in Northern California
- 02/05/11 10:25 AM
15,468 views Ron Largent's Blog By Ron Largent | Agent in 96002 Manage My Blog Write New Post Share RSS View RSS feed close [x] The Weather Outside is Gorgeous...sorry Dallas Posted Under: Market Conditions | February 5, 2011 3:15 PM | 13 views | No comments As I rode my bike along the beautiful Sacramento River Trail earlier this morning, I could not help but think back at what I had seen an hour earlier on CNN….when they did the pre-Super Bowl thing about the weather in Dallas, TX. Today is over 70 in Northern California, and suppose to be … (0 comments)
united way of northern california: United Way...our Mission and Our Goals
- 12/18/10 02:18 AM
Our Mission United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good. Our Goals In 2008, United Way initiated a 10-year program designed to achieve the following goals by 2018: Improve education, and cut the number of high school dropouts - 1.2 million students, every year - in half. Help people achieve financial stability, and get 1.9 million working families - half the number of lower-income families who are financially unstable - on the road to economic independence. Promote healthy lives, and increase by one-third the number of youth and adults who … (0 comments)
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My friend, and at times almost a mentor, Lou Tice…sent me this a few days ago. It is so good, and so true, as I see as I work with some of our agencies who work with Seniors.
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