Gifts in Kind is a public/private partnership for community investment that provides additional resources as it brings together retail companies, corporations, nonprofits, and individuals. This unique partnership offers a variety of opportunities for companies to donate materials, equipment and supplies that may not otherwise be available to a non-profit. The United Way of Tri-County is the conduit that brings these community assets together.

The United Way of Tri-County participates in a retail donation program through Gift in Kind International, which provides a variety of materials and services from nationally recognized companies located in our regional service area. In addition, we receive many requests from local companies and corporations expressing an interest in donating equipment such as desks, computers, and other types of office supplies to local organizations.

If you would like more information concerning any of these programs, contact the Director of Community Investment, Donna Jackson, at 888-811-3291, ext.28.

The Holiday Gift Giving Program has been a hallmark program for more than a decade and continues to bring people together to help provide for those less fortunate. Participants "adopt" a child, teen, individual or a family and purchase new toys, clothing, household items or personal articles from a "wish list" that has been made available through one of our community partner or affiliate agencies from the recipient. Through this program, employees, families, and individuals exemplify the spirit of giving; and their involvement in this worthwhile endeavor brings the joy of the season to all who participate.

If you would like more information about this program, please contact the Director of Community Investment, Donna Jackson, at 888-811-3291, ext. 28.

Back to School Backpack Program: In addition the United Way of Tri-County operates this program that provides new backpacks for children and youth. These new backpacks are filled with school supplies to help prepare them for success throughout the coming year. This annual program has been highly successful and compliments our Success by Six and Keeping Kids on Track initiatives.

If you would like more information about these direct programs, please contact the Director of Community Investment, Donna Jackson, at 888-811-3291, ext. 28.

Join Us for a New Adventure

In response to a growing need within the 495/MetroWest corridor community for an affordable summer day camp program that promotes health and wellness, the United Way of Tri-County is unveiling plans for a Health & Wellness Camp for Kids in Sterling Junction, Massachusetts.

This program will work to improve the physical, emotional and educational wellbeing of children without regard to their economical level. This will be achieved though programming that promotes a healthy life style, encouraging children to make wise choices, to work hard in school and to except responsibility for their actions.

• A wide variety of Health & Wellness offerings including physical education, sports and exercising “just for fun”
• Swimming lessons and recreational swimming
• Arts & crafts lessons
• Boating & fishing
• Nutrition education classes
• Computer competency programming
• MCAS remediation classes
• And many more special events and activities

Investment Opportunities:

Camp Naming Rights:
A cornerstone gift of 1.5 million or more will purchase the naming rights of the overall facility subject to standard conditions and limitations.

Individual Building & Venue Construction & Support:
Investors will have the opportunity to purchase the naming rights of several buildings and venues at the Kids Camp. In addition, opportunities to annually support these venues and buildings will be available.

Time Line:
If fund-raising and permitting progress as we expect, ground breaking can occur in the early spring of 2007 with the facility opening in late June 2008