United Way of Bradley County
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January marks the fifth year of the partnership
between FamilyWize and United Way of Bradley County,
and in those five years, local residents have saved nearly
$1.2 million in prescription costs through this
collaboration.
United Way of Bradley County joined the FamilyWize
prescription discount card program in January 2007, and
since that time, there have been over 78,000 claims
processed by those using the card at local participating
pharmacies.
As of the end of December, savings to those using the
card in Bradley County total $1,196,344. 49. (A savings
counter on the United Way of Bradley County website,
provided by FamilyWize, recorded local savings at over
$1.23 million on Jan. 24.)
Distributed through United Ways across the state of
Tennessee and all across the country, the FamilyWize card
lowers the cost of medicine by an average of 35 percent
or more for people without insurance or who take
medications not covered by their plan. (In Bradley County,
participants have saved an average of 37 percent on their
prescriptions.)
between FamilyWize and United Way of Bradley County,
and in those five years, local residents have saved nearly
$1.2 million in prescription costs through this
collaboration.
United Way of Bradley County joined the FamilyWize
prescription discount card program in January 2007, and
since that time, there have been over 78,000 claims
processed by those using the card at local participating
pharmacies.
As of the end of December, savings to those using the
card in Bradley County total $1,196,344. 49. (A savings
counter on the United Way of Bradley County website,
provided by FamilyWize, recorded local savings at over
$1.23 million on Jan. 24.)
Distributed through United Ways across the state of
Tennessee and all across the country, the FamilyWize card
lowers the cost of medicine by an average of 35 percent
or more for people without insurance or who take
medications not covered by their plan. (In Bradley County,
participants have saved an average of 37 percent on their
prescriptions.)
| Employment transition guide available |
| Helping our community for over 74 years 1938-2012 |
United Way of Bradley County Employment Transition Guide has tips for men and women who may
be in a transition period after losing their job in their quest to find a job.
be in a transition period after losing their job in their quest to find a job.
“We hope by providing this resource guide, we can give them
a list of organizations that can help them while they search for
employment, such as information on government programs,
health and housing services, mental health issues, food and
emergency aid and others that they may need to look into
due to the change in their lifestyle,” said Brenda Abel, United
Way of Bradley County President and CEO..
a list of organizations that can help them while they search for
employment, such as information on government programs,
health and housing services, mental health issues, food and
emergency aid and others that they may need to look into
due to the change in their lifestyle,” said Brenda Abel, United
Way of Bradley County President and CEO..
Click on Resource Guide above to
access a PDF file of the guide.
access a PDF file of the guide.
The guide also provides references to services that may help
them through this difficult time.
them through this difficult time.
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| If you need help finding the right contact for information, referrals and resources. Phone: 423-599-0757 Email: canbradclevtn@gmail.com |
Website updated Jan. 26, 2012
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Bradley County and Cleveland continue recovery efforts
after being the hardest hit county in Tennessee from the
April 27, 2011 storms.
after being the hardest hit county in Tennessee from the
April 27, 2011 storms.
| Cleveland/Bradley County Disaster Relief Fund created |
| Matt Ryerson takes helm as President and CEO; Patrick Long hired as VP of Community Impact |
United Way of Bradley County is working with area recovery efforts, including the
Cleveland/Bradley County Emergency Management Agency and its "Unmet Needs Committee"
that will be working to assess the community needs and then deciding the most effective way to
meet these needs. If you are aware of an unmet need in our community, call (423) 464-1849
between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A Cleveland/Bradley County Disaster Relief Fund has been created where donations to local
recovery efforts can be made. The fund's website ... www.bradleydisasterrelief.org ... can accept
electronic donations through PayPal. The funds will be funneled through United Way of Bradley
County for accountability and will be allocated by a panel of concerned citizens for unmet needs
of disaster victims. One hundred percent (100%) of donations go directly to disaster relief.
These funds are not a part the United Way of Bradley County campaign.
Cleveland/Bradley County Emergency Management Agency and its "Unmet Needs Committee"
that will be working to assess the community needs and then deciding the most effective way to
meet these needs. If you are aware of an unmet need in our community, call (423) 464-1849
between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A Cleveland/Bradley County Disaster Relief Fund has been created where donations to local
recovery efforts can be made. The fund's website ... www.bradleydisasterrelief.org ... can accept
electronic donations through PayPal. The funds will be funneled through United Way of Bradley
County for accountability and will be allocated by a panel of concerned citizens for unmet needs
of disaster victims. One hundred percent (100%) of donations go directly to disaster relief.
These funds are not a part the United Way of Bradley County campaign.
| Donating online made available |
Beginning with the 2011 campaign, United Way of Bradley County will be accepting donations by
credit card or personal check online.
The secure website will allow anyone with a VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card to make a donation
to the United Way of Bradley County, as well as those who wish to do so through a personal check.
To make an online donation, you may click on this link: DONATE ONLINE
credit card or personal check online.
The secure website will allow anyone with a VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card to make a donation
to the United Way of Bradley County, as well as those who wish to do so through a personal check.
To make an online donation, you may click on this link: DONATE ONLINE
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| Brenda Abel retires after 36 years with United Way |
On Dec. 15, Abel announced her retirement from the organization
that she has been a part of since the mid-1970s.
Abel, President and CEO of United Way of Bradley County for the
past 15 years, began her career with the organization in February
1975, and became Executive Director of the Council of United
Services in 1978. The Council and United Way were partners in
providing assistance to the local community until the Council
merged with United Way of Bradley County in 1996.
It was at that point that Abel began her tenure as President and
CEO of United Way of Bradley County, following Warren Samples,
who served as Executive Director of the organization while Abel
directed the Council of United Services. She actually began her work
at United Way under the directorship of Al King.
that she has been a part of since the mid-1970s.
Abel, President and CEO of United Way of Bradley County for the
past 15 years, began her career with the organization in February
1975, and became Executive Director of the Council of United
Services in 1978. The Council and United Way were partners in
providing assistance to the local community until the Council
merged with United Way of Bradley County in 1996.
It was at that point that Abel began her tenure as President and
CEO of United Way of Bradley County, following Warren Samples,
who served as Executive Director of the organization while Abel
directed the Council of United Services. She actually began her work
at United Way under the directorship of Al King.
“I have enjoyed the time I have been involved with United Way of Bradley County, and
will miss working with the many people in our community who, year-in and year-out, give
their time to help so many people by volunteering and also by donating monetarily to
help others,” Abel said.
Abel’s last official day at United Way was Dec. 31, 2011.
will miss working with the many people in our community who, year-in and year-out, give
their time to help so many people by volunteering and also by donating monetarily to
help others,” Abel said.
Abel’s last official day at United Way was Dec. 31, 2011.
While other staff and volunteers within the agency have changed over the past 36
years, one person has remained a constant presence at United Way of Bradley County:
Brenda Abel.
years, one person has remained a constant presence at United Way of Bradley County:
Brenda Abel.
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Matt Ryerson (left) and Patrick Long
On Jan. 1, Matt Ryerson became President and
CEO of United Way of Bradley County, a post last
held by Brenda Abel. Abel retired from the
organization at the end of December with 36 years
of service with the local United Way.
“I am excited about the new opportunity, but also
feel a bit of anxiety as I will be filling some very big
shoes,” Ryerson said. “I have a great responsibility
to meet that standard set by Brenda, but the
excitement I have is that Brenda has laid such an
incredible foundation for me professionally to
launch from.”
CEO of United Way of Bradley County, a post last
held by Brenda Abel. Abel retired from the
organization at the end of December with 36 years
of service with the local United Way.
“I am excited about the new opportunity, but also
feel a bit of anxiety as I will be filling some very big
shoes,” Ryerson said. “I have a great responsibility
to meet that standard set by Brenda, but the
excitement I have is that Brenda has laid such an
incredible foundation for me professionally to
launch from.”
Ryerson has been working with United Way of Bradley County since 2008, and was serving as Vice
President of Community Investment Strategies when he was promoted to his new position.
Patrick Long was hired in January to serve as Vice President of Community Impact, replacing
Ryerson.
Long brings with him a history of working with non-profit organizations, most recently as Community
Collaboration Specialist with the Chattanooga-based On Point.
“I am looking forward to working with all of the United Way’s agencies, as well as with the donors
and those receiving grants through the Bradley Memorial Health Endowment Fund,” Long said.
Long will be performing many of the tasks conducted by Ryerson when he was Vice President of
Community Investment Strategies. These include not only working with the United Way agencies and
donors, but working with the Fund Distribution panels. He actually served on a fund panel for the first
time in 2010.
President of Community Investment Strategies when he was promoted to his new position.
Patrick Long was hired in January to serve as Vice President of Community Impact, replacing
Ryerson.
Long brings with him a history of working with non-profit organizations, most recently as Community
Collaboration Specialist with the Chattanooga-based On Point.
“I am looking forward to working with all of the United Way’s agencies, as well as with the donors
and those receiving grants through the Bradley Memorial Health Endowment Fund,” Long said.
Long will be performing many of the tasks conducted by Ryerson when he was Vice President of
Community Investment Strategies. These include not only working with the United Way agencies and
donors, but working with the Fund Distribution panels. He actually served on a fund panel for the first
time in 2010.
| United Way, FamilyWize have saved local residents over $1.2 million in prescription costs |
United Way of Bradley County provides these cards to our community free-of-charge
to everyone who needs one. There are no age restriction, no income restrictions, no limit
on how many times you can use it and no waiting to get a card. In fact, print off the card
and use it today.
To get a copy of the FamilyWize prescription drug discount card, click HERE.
To see a list of participating pharmacies, click HERE.
to everyone who needs one. There are no age restriction, no income restrictions, no limit
on how many times you can use it and no waiting to get a card. In fact, print off the card
and use it today.
To get a copy of the FamilyWize prescription drug discount card, click HERE.
To see a list of participating pharmacies, click HERE.
| Please participate in our Community Needs Assessment before Feb. 29. 2012 Community Needs Assessment |