United Way of Bradley County
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Prescription Discount Cards available online |
If you don't have health
insurance, or you must buy
medicine not covered by your
insurance plan, a discount card
being distributed by United
Way of Bradley County could
lower the cost of your medicine
by an average of 20 percent.
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.
Healthcare costs are one of the
top concerns for people in the
community and these discount
cards will help individuals and
families who otherwise could
not afford the medicine they
need.
To get a copy of the
FamilyWize prescription drug
discount card, click HERE.
To see a list of participating
pharmacies, click HERE.
insurance, or you must buy
medicine not covered by your
insurance plan, a discount card
being distributed by United
Way of Bradley County could
lower the cost of your medicine
by an average of 20 percent.
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.
Healthcare costs are one of the
top concerns for people in the
community and these discount
cards will help individuals and
families who otherwise could
not afford the medicine they
need.
To get a copy of the
FamilyWize prescription drug
discount card, click HERE.
To see a list of participating
pharmacies, click HERE.
| United Way publishes employment transition guide |
| Celebrating 72 years of helping our community 1938-2010 |
United Way of Bradley County has just published a guide to help area residents who may be in a
transition period after losing their job.
transition period after losing their job.
may have never had to think about this before, and might even be in shock at finding themselves
in this position.
“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,” she added.
in this position.
“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,” she added.
Click on Resource Guide above to
access a PDF file of the guide.
access a PDF file of the guide.
| Bi-Lo BoostersPlus program helps United Way |
“We want to thank Bi-Lo for creating this program, and all of the shoppers who signed up for the
program at the Ocoee Crossing Bi-Lo or the Bi-Lo on McGrady Drive,” said United Way of
Bradley County President and CEO Brenda Abel.
The program runs through May 31. You must enroll for the program each year, so if you have
participated this past year, you will need to get a new BoostersPlus enrollment card this year.
You can contact United Way of Bradley County to get an enrollment card or print one by clicking
on the BoostersPlus logo, and then when you make your next purchase at Bi-Lo, have the
cashier scan the enrollment card with your BONUSCARD®. You only need to do this one time a
year, and then purchases made when the shopper is using his or her BONUSCARD® will be
included in the program.
Purchases can only be attributed to the BoostersPlus organization when the BONUSCARD® is
also used.
If you do not have a BONUSCARD®, you can sign up for one by completing a short application at
the Customer Service Counter at any Bi-Lo.
program at the Ocoee Crossing Bi-Lo or the Bi-Lo on McGrady Drive,” said United Way of
Bradley County President and CEO Brenda Abel.
The program runs through May 31. You must enroll for the program each year, so if you have
participated this past year, you will need to get a new BoostersPlus enrollment card this year.
You can contact United Way of Bradley County to get an enrollment card or print one by clicking
on the BoostersPlus logo, and then when you make your next purchase at Bi-Lo, have the
cashier scan the enrollment card with your BONUSCARD®. You only need to do this one time a
year, and then purchases made when the shopper is using his or her BONUSCARD® will be
included in the program.
Purchases can only be attributed to the BoostersPlus organization when the BONUSCARD® is
also used.
If you do not have a BONUSCARD®, you can sign up for one by completing a short application at
the Customer Service Counter at any Bi-Lo.
The guide not only has employment tips for these men
and women in their quest to find work, but also provides
references to services that may help them through this
difficult time.
“Over the past several months, we have seen that
locally, regionally and nationally, companies are
downsizing due to the economy,” said United Way of
Bradley County President and CEO Brenda Abel. “For
many of these affected men and women, they are
leaving a job they have had for many years, and they
are not prepared to seek employment elsewhere. They
and women in their quest to find work, but also provides
references to services that may help them through this
difficult time.
“Over the past several months, we have seen that
locally, regionally and nationally, companies are
downsizing due to the economy,” said United Way of
Bradley County President and CEO Brenda Abel. “For
many of these affected men and women, they are
leaving a job they have had for many years, and they
are not prepared to seek employment elsewhere. They
Our Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, at the
Life Care Centers of America's Professional Development Center. The event will begin
with dinner at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.
The cost for the dinner is $25 per person, and a corporate table is available for $200
(seats 8).
Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, March 11.
Many invitations are being mailed, but if you do not receive one and would like to
attend, please print off the invitation by clicking Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
invitation and mailing, faxing or e-mailing the invitation back to United Way of
Bradley County.
Life Care Centers of America's Professional Development Center. The event will begin
with dinner at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.
The cost for the dinner is $25 per person, and a corporate table is available for $200
(seats 8).
Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, March 11.
Many invitations are being mailed, but if you do not receive one and would like to
attend, please print off the invitation by clicking Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
invitation and mailing, faxing or e-mailing the invitation back to United Way of
Bradley County.
| United Way and FamilyWize saving Bradley Countians on prescriptions |
The partnership between FamilyWize and United Way of Bradley County has saved local residents
nearly half a million dollars the past 2 ½ years, and those savings continue today.
The FamilyWize prescription discount card program, in conjunction with United Ways all across the
country, has helped millions of people save an average of up to 30 percent on medicines. There
is no cost associated with participating in the program.
In Bradley County alone, over 20,000 people have taken advantage of the prescription discount
card program since it began locally in January 2007.
“We are pleased to have been able to help so many in our community save money on their
prescriptions through this program,” said United Way of Bradley County President and CEO
Brenda Abel. “We are also so thankful for the pharmacies in our community who joined with us in
the program when it began, and continue to provide this service to those in need in our area.”
The FamilyWize program began in 2005, when Dan and Susan Barnes decided to give a supply of
free prescription drug discount cards to the Family Centers in the local schools in Bethlehem, Pa.
The Family Centers there involved the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, and almost
immediately, the Barnes were asked to provide this free assistance to other communities. As a
result, they established the FamilyWize Community Service Partnership in the fall of 2005.
The prescription discount card is for those who do not have health insurance, or must buy
medicine not covered by their insurance plan. The program is free-of-charge to anyone who
needs it, and there are no age restrictions, no limit on how many times it can be used and no
waiting to get a card.
United Way of Bradley County joined the program in January 2007, with 4,000 cards to distribute
to the community. The United Way of Bradley County has also posted the cards on its website,
where it can be downloaded and printed, and provided links directly to the FamilyWize website
where the cards are also available.
"We wanted to make it as easy as possible for people in our community to save on prescription
drugs. Too many people have insufficient or no prescription coverage or need medications not
covered by their insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or VA benefits," said Abel. “Healthcare costs are
one of the top concerns for people in the community and these discount cards will help individuals
and families who otherwise could not afford the medicine they need.
“Through June 2009, FamilyWize reports that Bradley County has had 20,006 claims by those
using the prescription discount card, with a total savings since January 2007 of $432,573.12,”
Abel said.
“Even more amazing is that Bradley Countians are seeing more than the average 30 percent
savings. FamilyWize tells us that the average savings for those in our community using the card is
approximately 42 percent,” she added. This relates to an average savings of $21.52 per
prescription.
You may print the FamilyWize prescription discount card by going to the link in the story on the left
of this page, or by going to the FamilyWize website at www.FamilyWize.org. A link to participating
pharmacies is also available in the story on the left of this page.
nearly half a million dollars the past 2 ½ years, and those savings continue today.
The FamilyWize prescription discount card program, in conjunction with United Ways all across the
country, has helped millions of people save an average of up to 30 percent on medicines. There
is no cost associated with participating in the program.
In Bradley County alone, over 20,000 people have taken advantage of the prescription discount
card program since it began locally in January 2007.
“We are pleased to have been able to help so many in our community save money on their
prescriptions through this program,” said United Way of Bradley County President and CEO
Brenda Abel. “We are also so thankful for the pharmacies in our community who joined with us in
the program when it began, and continue to provide this service to those in need in our area.”
The FamilyWize program began in 2005, when Dan and Susan Barnes decided to give a supply of
free prescription drug discount cards to the Family Centers in the local schools in Bethlehem, Pa.
The Family Centers there involved the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, and almost
immediately, the Barnes were asked to provide this free assistance to other communities. As a
result, they established the FamilyWize Community Service Partnership in the fall of 2005.
The prescription discount card is for those who do not have health insurance, or must buy
medicine not covered by their insurance plan. The program is free-of-charge to anyone who
needs it, and there are no age restrictions, no limit on how many times it can be used and no
waiting to get a card.
United Way of Bradley County joined the program in January 2007, with 4,000 cards to distribute
to the community. The United Way of Bradley County has also posted the cards on its website,
where it can be downloaded and printed, and provided links directly to the FamilyWize website
where the cards are also available.
"We wanted to make it as easy as possible for people in our community to save on prescription
drugs. Too many people have insufficient or no prescription coverage or need medications not
covered by their insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or VA benefits," said Abel. “Healthcare costs are
one of the top concerns for people in the community and these discount cards will help individuals
and families who otherwise could not afford the medicine they need.
“Through June 2009, FamilyWize reports that Bradley County has had 20,006 claims by those
using the prescription discount card, with a total savings since January 2007 of $432,573.12,”
Abel said.
“Even more amazing is that Bradley Countians are seeing more than the average 30 percent
savings. FamilyWize tells us that the average savings for those in our community using the card is
approximately 42 percent,” she added. This relates to an average savings of $21.52 per
prescription.
You may print the FamilyWize prescription discount card by going to the link in the story on the left
of this page, or by going to the FamilyWize website at www.FamilyWize.org. A link to participating
pharmacies is also available in the story on the left of this page.
| Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet |
The program allows shoppers to designate 1 percent of their
total bill to their favorite school, church or non-profit organization
supporting children, education or hunger relief.
Bi-Lo officials presented checks to several area organizations
this week, including United Way of Bradley County, from
proceeds raised by the BoostersPlus program. United Way of
Bradley County received a check for $1,324.65.
total bill to their favorite school, church or non-profit organization
supporting children, education or hunger relief.
Bi-Lo officials presented checks to several area organizations
this week, including United Way of Bradley County, from
proceeds raised by the BoostersPlus program. United Way of
Bradley County received a check for $1,324.65.
Shoppers at the two Bi-Lo stores in Cleveland helped raise over $1,300 for United Way of Bradley
County, just by enrolling in the Bi-Lo BoostersPlus program.
County, just by enrolling in the Bi-Lo BoostersPlus program.
Campaign update
Campaign Goal
Pledges reported
as of Feb. 5, 2010
as of Feb. 5, 2010
| 98 percent of goal |
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