Showing all posts by tag "giving"
The Day 'Fore Thanksgiving
November 23rd, 2016
By Erik Keener
Twas the day ‘fore Thanksgiving, and all through UCOM
The pantry was buzzing, twas less than quite calm
The boxes were packed, with turkeys and stuffing
All set to be driven, by drivers a rushing.
The shelves...
20 Reasons to Give: What's Yours?
January 13th, 2014
There are probably as many reasons for giving as their are gifts. Here are just 20 inspiring reasons to give. Please share your thoughts on giving in the comments section below.
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Last Tuesday night I participated...
The Greatest Gift of All
December 23rd, 2013
'Tis the season of gift giving. Families, friends, co-workers, vendors, postal workers, teachers...all the people you have meant well through the previous year receive a momento.. From that diamond ring to garish tie to the old-family-recipe brandy-soaked fruitcake; throw in a dozen...
Thankful for Heroes of All Descriptions
November 25th, 2013
She is certainly a hero--the Forrest Hills School bus driver who got all the students safely off the bus before it went up in flames last week.
No less a hero is Marcel Suazo who utilized financial skills classes and connections through UCOM to purchase...
You Can't Buy That With Food Stamps
November 1st, 2010
Rick and Cindy Mathis live in UCOM’s service area and have long been supporters of the many programs here that help people to cope with current economic struggles, as well as some of the options we provide for helping people have brighter futures. They have a couple of ideas that are newsworthy....
