Meet Hector Vargas, 211 Coordinator Hello, My name is Hector Vargas, 211 Database Coordinator. I have been working at United Way 211 for 2 ½ years. My role as 211 Database Coordinator is to maintain the 211 printed directories up-to-date and available on the Internet. There are 10 directories available and can be downloaded free of charge by visiting the United Way website. If you prefer, for a small fee plus shipping and handling you can order them from me. Feel free to email me at hvargas@unitedwayatlanta.org or call me at 404.614.2908 with any comments or suggestions you may have about the directories. Click on the link below to view/download the directories. 211 Directories on Line

Holiday Assistance Programs Last year we received over 8,200 calls from families and individuals in need of holiday assistance. We would not be able to assist them without your help. United Way 211 has already started receiving calls from people in need of holiday assistance. If your agency is offering a holiday program or is in need of holiday volunteers or donations, click on the link below to fill out a short questionnaire about your holiday program. Holiday Survey

Toys for Tots Since August 15 and through October 15, 2007, Toys for Tots will be accepting applications from agencies in need of toys to distribute to their clients during the Christmas season. All agencies must have a 501c3 and an Employer or Federal Identification Number. Click on the link below to find more informatin and fill out the application Toys For Tots

Agency Updates It is very important for United Way 211 to provide a quality service to our callers and to the organizations in our database. One manner in which we do this is by maintaining accurate and current information about each agency and its programs. If your agency has made any changes whether is on the service hours, service area, services offered, etc., we ask that you contact us and let us know. The more accurate the referrals we give out to our callers, the better we all can serve them. Keep in mind that if you would like to have your agency spotlighted on this newsletter or if you want to order a FREE 211 report, all you have to do is update your agency information. If you need to request a password so that you can update your agency information online, or to request a copy of your agency record contact Nhora Plehn at 404.614-6248 or by email uw211_emailupdates@unitedwayatlanta.org

SPOTLIGHT ON: PRO BONO PARTNERSHIP OF ATLANTA Organization name: Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Founded: 2005 Contact Person: Rachel Spears, Executive Director or Gwen Sparling, Manager of Nonprofit Relations Address: 999 Peachtree St, NE, Ste 2300, Atlanta, GA 30309 Phone: 404.407.5088 Email: info@pbpatl.org URL: http://www.pbpatl.org Mission Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta's mission is to assist transactional lawyers at corporations and law firms with providing valuable pro bono services to nonprofit agencies serving the public interest in Metropolitan Atlanta. About the organization Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta serves community-based nonprofits whose primary purpose is to operate ongoing programs or activities that benefit low-income communities and/or disadvantaged individuals. In order to be eligible, the nonprofit agency must be unable to pay for legal services without significant impairment of program resources. We match eligible organizations with volunteer attorneys from the leading corporations and law firms in Atlanta who can provide a variety of free legal services including advice and counsel on matters related to: Corporate Governance and Bylaws Contracts and Leases Intellectual Property Real Estate Employment Law Insurance and Risk Management Volunteer Liability Tax Law and Tax-exempt Status Regulatory Compliance Mergers and Consolidations Trademark Registration Fundraising and Revenue Generating ProBono Partnership of Atlanta

Spotlight on: Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta - 2007 Girls Summit Organization name: Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta Founded: June 6, 1976 Contact Person: Bridget Trawick Address: 1100 Spring Street, NW, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30309 Phone: 678.686.1740 Email: btrawick@girlsincatl.org URL: http://www.girlsincatl.org Mission: To inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold. About the organization/ How the Program Works: Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta is one of the state’s leading voices for girls; serving Girls in the Atlanta area for 30 years. With our research based, educational and interactive programming, we give girls the skills necessary to address the challenges associated with the societal messages regarding their personal value and worth. For the seventh year, Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta will host a Girls Summit on the beautiful campus of Agnes Scott College ( DeKalb County). This year’s summit will focus on media literacy. This summit will help girls develop the skills necessary to wade through the media messages that bombard them daily. Attendees will have an opportunity to hear inspirational speakers and attend a wide array of workshops led by national and local youth development experts. In addition to workshops, panel discussions and fellowship, girls will have access to three, $2,500.00 scholarship awards sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. The Strong, Smart and Bold Awards will be presented to 3 deserving young women who exemplify these characteristics. Award funds may be used to support plans for secondary education or entrepreneurial ventures. We are extending this invitation to all 6-18 year old female students to join us October 18, 2007, on the campus of Agnes Scott College from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM. We welcome the opportunity for your students and staff to participate in this year’s Girls Summit which is sure to be a wonderful learning experience. With your help we can ensure that all girls are inspired to be strong, smart and bold. At Girls Incorporated, we believe that girls have the right: to be themselves and to resist gender stereotypes; to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm; to take risks, to strive freely and to take pride in success; to accept and appreciate their bodies; to have confidence in themselves and to be safe in the world; to prepare for interesting work and economic independent For more information about registration, scholarships or Girls Inc. programming, please visit our website or contact Bridget Trawick at 770.422.0999 or via email to btrawick@girlsincatl.org. Girls Incorporated