1. United Way
of Brazoria County
Issue: 6-7 July 2016
In This Issue
Cool Deal Fan Club
Flooding Info
Case Management
Month of Action
ECL Training
Brazoria County
Cooling Stations
As a solution to the brutal
Texas heat, United Way of
Brazoria County and ActionS,
Inc. of Brazoria County have
partnered with the Brazoria
County Library System to
create cooling stations
throughout the county, taking
place now through Sept. 30.
Cooling stations provide an air-
conditioned environment
where residents can escape
the heat.
Dear ,
Our apologies for not sending a newsletter last month; we hope you
didn't miss us that much! From flooding to rising temperatures, June
was one for the books. Our neighbors are struggling right now and
we've been working hard at UWBC to connect them to resources
throughout the community. This newsletter highlights those efforts
and the caring power of this community. Thank you!
2016 Brazos River Flooding
The Brazos River flooding in June deeply affected areas throughout Brazoria
County. It was a dark period for many of our neighbors, one that has not
ended for some, but the response of this community has been
overwhelming and helpful. Volunteers stepped forward and donations
poured in. The generosity of companies, organizations and individuals alike
has made recovery much more attainable.
We still have a mountain to climb to get people back on their feet.We are
making every effort to keep the community informed of what we're doing
and and who we're working with to solve issues. We ask that over the next
few months, please check in from time to time at our Flood Recovery

2. Brazoria County Connect
Transit will provide free
transportation on a fixed route
in the Brazosport area.
Click here for more
information.
Cool Deal Fan Club
Again, heat is a big concern in
the area. Donated box fans and
AC units can help battle the
summer months and maintain
the health of our community.
The Cool Deal Fan Club serves
families and individuals who
lack this essential by providing
a fan or AC unit.
Please help our Community
Partners, ActionS, Inc. and
Pearland Neighborhood Center,
in providing this necessary
service.
Please click here for more
information or give us a call at
979.849.9402.
Upcoming ELS
Events
Join United Way of Brazoria
County Emerging Leaders
Society (ELS) in making
birthday wishes come true!
ELS is collecting items for
birthday bags to be delivered
to local food pantries. They
will be distributed to families
who need a little help with a
loved one's most special day.
You can donate the following
items until July 25:
cake mix
cake frosting
disposable cake pans
birthday candles
birthday bags
birthday banners,
streamers or similar
decor
balloons
birthday plates,
napkins and cups
other party favors
ELS will have an After Hours
Mixer and Packing Party on
July 26 at 5:00 pm at
WurstHaus, the event sponsor,
Page and social media (linked at the end of this email). We are working on
long-term recovery with clients and very much need donations from the
community to help in that effort.
Please call our office at 979.849.9402 if you have any questions or need
more information.
Immediate Disaster Case Managers
Immediate Disaster Case Managers from BCFS Health and Human Services
Emergency Management Division will be in Brazoria County in the coming
weeks. They are a single point of contact for a variety of resources and
services. Case managers will be able to help with:
information on resources in your area;
assistance with FEMA registration or appeals;
relocation services;
creating personal recovery plans to overcome issues caused by
flooding;
disaster-related unmet needs.
Case managers will be located at:
Central Brazoria County Business Park
4015 Technology Dr.
Angleton, TX 77515
Monday - Wednesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Appointments are not needed and walk-ins are accepted. Assessments can
take around 1-1.5 hours to complete
For more information, visit SETexasFloodAssistance2016.com or call
1.855.742.5881 (1.800.735.2989 TTY - English, 1.800.662.4954 TTY -
Spanish).
The facility for case management was kindly donated by:
Month of Action

3. in Lake Jackson - Sign up
here.
Birthday bag delivery will be
announced at a later time, but
you can sign up to volunteer
here.
If you'd like more information
or have questions, please
contact Amber Hughes
at ahughes@uwbc.org or call
us at 979.849.9402.
2015 Campaign
Awards
Our Resource Development
department recently wrapped
up award presentations to
wonderful companies in the
area that practice giving on a
whole new level.
We want to celebrate their
giving power so head on over
to the Facebook album and
show some love! That is
where we have shared all
award photos.
If you'd like to start giving
back in Brazoria County,
contact Susan Cooman
at scooman@uwbc.org or give
us a call at 979.849.9402.
Month of Action has come to an end and we just want to give a big THANK
YOU to all of the awesome companies and organizations that volunteered,
including:
Texas New Mexico Power Company for sorting clothes at the NAMI
Thrift Shop;
Chevron Phillips for painting the Boy Scouts at Camp Karankawa's
pool house;
HEB helped the Forgotten Angels resale shop set up for Christmas in
July;
Students of Angleton's CIS summer program kept their local park
nice and clean;
Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical helped move and sort donations at
Brazoria County Dream Center;
Dow Chemical TX Operations and Freeport LNG served clients at
Brazosport Cares Food Pantry.
Unfortunately, several volunteer events were postponed due to the
flooding. Even though it isn't Month of Action anymore, it's not too late to
help out our community! We are always looking for volunteers, especially
during these hard times after the flood.
To get started, contact Haley Follett at hfollett@uwbc.org or give us a call
at 979.849.9402.
Employee Campaign Leader Training
Our 2016 Workplace Campaign season has officially started!
Make this year you workplace's best year by joining us at the Employee
Campaign Leader Training where you'll learn tips, tricks and best practices
for growing this year's campaign!
2016 ECL Training
July 27, 2016
Continental Breakfast & Registration at 8:00 am
Training at 8:30 -11:30 am
Central Brazoria County Business Park Auditorium
4005 Technology Drive
Angleton, TX 77515
If you are able to attend, please click here and register. We're excited you'll
be able to make it!
For more information, contact Susan Cooman at scooman@uwbc.org or call
us at 979.849.9402.

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