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United Way's diverse partnerships across the community have yielded many innovative ways for companies to actively engage with our mission. The examples below provide just a few ideas as to how your organization can join with us to leverage greater impact in the community.

Talking Street

Talking Street's new cell-phone walking tour -- Boston: City of Rebels and Dreamers -- is narrated by rock legend Steven Tyler, and benefits United Way. Talking Street will donate a portion of the proceeds from their tours to benefit UWMB programs for children, youth and families in the Greater Boston community. Visit talkingstreet.com for more!

Harper Floral

Through it's "Flower Power" promotion, Harper Floral donates 10% of all proceeds to United Way's Increasing Youth Opportunities impact area.
More on Harper Floral...

EILEEN FISHER

The fashion company sponsored a special day of shopping in October, 2003, with 10% of all proceeds benefitting United Way's Today's Girls... Tomorrow's Leaders initiative. More on EILEEN FISHER...

boston.com

Along with running a pro-bono advertising campaign with United Way each fall, boston.com featured an entire volunteer section powered by United Way's "Volunteer Solutions" during the 2002 holiday season. More on boston.com...

Hotel Tag Sale

Each year, United Way's partners in the hotel industry turn Copley Square into a bargain shopper's dream by selling off their excess inventory at rock-bottom prices -- with all proceeds benefitting United Way. The 2003 Tag Sale raised more than $30,000! More on the Hotel Tag Sale...


To learn more about the creative ways you can lend your support to United Way, please contact Risa Greendlinger @ 617.624.8179 or aangel@supportunitedway.org.