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| Alexis de Tocqueville Society Welcomes Rex Tillerson |
| More than 250 members of the Alexis de Tocqueville Society extended a warm welcome to Exxon Mobil Corporation Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson at a reception held at River Oaks Country Club on Nov. 4. It was Tillerson’s first appearance at an Alexis de Tocqueville Society event in Houston and a rare opportunity for members to meet and mingle with the man who leads the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company. |
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| Spectra Energy Campaign Exceeds $1.2 Million! |
Thanks to Spectra Energy and its employees for contributing $1,210,800 to United Way of Greater Houston. 2009 marks the company's sixteenth consecutive million dollar campaign. Results, which include a dollar-for-dollar company match, increased more than 8 percent over last year. The company announced the good news at a Victory Celebration on October 29.
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| Volunteer at 2009 H-E-B Feast of Sharing |
| United Way of Greater Houston is partnering with H-E-B again this year to feed more than 10,000 people in our community. Spread the word among your friends, family and coworkers, and help us recruit the 1,000 volunteers needed to make this event a success. The 2009 H-E-B Feast of Sharing will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Sunday, December 13, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
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| Dial 2-1-1 for Health Care Resources |
Looking for the latest information on the H1N1 Flu? Need help finding a clinic? Call the 2-1-1 Texas/United Way HELPLINE. More than half a million people did in 2008—and found assistance, resources and someone to listen.
Now, by dialing 2-1-1, callers can get the most up-to-date information about the H1N1 Flu, commonly called the Swine Flu. |
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| Audrey's Story - Seeing the United Way Difference |
Five-year-old Audrey came to a United Way health care center requiring specialty medical services for a serious eye condition. A social worker met with Audrey's family and assessed their situation and needs.
The social worker helped Audrey get in immediately to see an ophthalmologist and worked with the specialist's office to coordinate Audrey's care. |
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