http://speakunited.org/category/free-tag/at-work-common-good The taxonomy view with a depth of 3. en http://speakunited.org/blog/chris+okeeffe/2008/06/getting-our-hands-dirty <p>A few weeks ago, four teams of volunteers visited United Way agencies to do two things: experience the United Way’s work “on the ground” by performing an afternoon of service; and, reflecting with agency and United Way staff on how what they learned connects to the bigger picture of our goals, strategies and accomplishments. <span class='read-more'><a href="http://speakunited.org/blog/chris+okeeffe/2008/06/getting-our-hands-dirty">&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</a></span></p> http://speakunited.org/blog/chris+okeeffe/2008/06/getting-our-hands-dirty#comments At work for the common good Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:17:52 -0500 Chris OKeeffe 1134 at http://speakunited.org http://speakunited.org/blog/chris+okeeffe/2008/06/reaching-out-colleagues-work-common-good <p>On our work at United Way, we try to each out as broadly we as we can to enlist people to “live United,” i.e., to give, advocate and volunteer for the common good of children &amp; families.<br /> Specifically <a href="about"> our goals</a> are: <ul> <li>Children will enter school ready to learn; <li>Youth will stay in school, keep safe, and realize positive options for the future; <li>Individuals have the skills and opportunities to be financially stable; and, <li>All children and families will have access to safe, affordable and appropriate housing. </ul> <span class='read-more'><a href="http://speakunited.org/blog/chris+okeeffe/2008/06/reaching-out-colleagues-work-common-good">&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</a></span> http://speakunited.org/blog/chris+okeeffe/2008/06/reaching-out-colleagues-work-common-good#comments At work for the common good Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:49:56 -0500 Chris OKeeffe 1133 at http://speakunited.org