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Secretary’s Challenge Accepted for Santa Clara County

UnitedWaySV has accepted U.S. Dept. of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius' "Secretary's Challenge" to boost children's enrollment in health insurance. In Santa Clara County, more than 18,000 children are uninsured, often because parents don't know they're eligible. UnitedWaySV will accept the Challenge by undertaking activities that will cut red tape by simplifying enrollment and renewal in Healthy Families and Medi-Cal and support the passing of Measure A on the November 2010 ballot. For more information on how you can join us and take action to keep our children healthy, contact Megan Tracz.

Watch It Live...Connecting Kids to Coverage Challenge Press Conference

Sept 3 at 6:30 a.m.: Watch United Way take the "Connecting Kids to Coverage Challenge" at a national press conference with both Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Hear about children's participation in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) at the state level and more.

Board Approves Endorsement of Measure A - Healthy Kids

UnitedWaySV's Board of Directors recently endorsed Measure A, the Santa Clara County Healthy Kids Parcel Tax, on the November 2010 ballot. Passage of Measure A is necessary to prevent thousands of children from losing their insurance and to ensure that all eligible county children have access to health coverage including preventative healthcare services, early detection and treatment. Support of this measure aligns with UnitedWaySV's 2013 goal of providing 100% of local children with access to routine health care. Email Megan Tracz if you'd like to support efforts to pass Measure A.

U.S. Dept. of Justice Accredits SIREN

Congratulations to United Way partner agency, SIREN (Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network) on receiving approval to provide quality, low-cost immigration legal services to low-income immigrants in Santa Clara County. According to Tuan Nguyen, Immigrant Services Program Director, SIREN intends to open its legal doors to the community on October 1, with a focus on family visa and domestic violence petitioning. United Way supports programs like SIREN because gaining citizenship helps local people increase their financial stability and independence through expanded employment opportunities.

Emergency Assistance Network

Everyone experiences emergencies from time to time. For some
Silicon Valley residents, however, each day is a struggle for financial
stability and independence. When an emergency hits, they need
somewhere to turn for help.

MISSION

United Way Silicon Valley, eight partner agencies, and seven law
enforcement agencies have joined to create a safety net of essential
services for all Santa Clara County residents. The goal is to stabilize
individuals and families during times of trouble and help them return
to self-sufficiency.

The Emergency Assistance Network (EAN) provides a variety of
services to prevent homelessness and act as a safety net for residents
facing eviction, utility disconnection, and hunger. The EAN offers
assistance to help families and individuals recover from emergency
situations, often providing case management and financial education
in conjunction with:

•	Food assistance	•	Rent and mortgage aid
•	Utility assistance	•	Medical and transportation Aid

Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED.

Nancy Tivol, Sunnyvale Community Services Executive Director, honors United Way staffer Toni Ensunsa for
20 years of emergency
assistance work (April 2010)

Applied Materials Foundation
$1M Donation Largest

Ever to EAN

Family Receives Timely Support When Disability Strikes

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