Tocqueville Society
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United Way Tocqueville Society
The United Way Tocqueville Society was formed in March of 1984 to deepen individual understanding of, commitment to, and support of United Way’s work: advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. The Tocqueville Society recognizes local philanthropic leaders and volunteer champions around the world who have devoted time, talent, and funds to create long-lasting changes by tackling our communities’ most serious issues.
Membership in the Tocqueville Society is granted to individuals who contribute at least $10,000.00 annually to a member United Way.
Specifically, the United Way Tocqueville Society aims to:
- Change lives through philanthropic leadership by focusing on the building blocks for a better life: a quality education that leads to a stable job; income that can support a family through retirement, and good health
- Communicate the vital role of personal philanthropic action in creating long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying causes of societal problems
- Enhance local recognition of long-standing service volunteers
- Foster philanthropic action and voluntary community service
- Expand high-level personal giving and United Way Major and Planned Giving programs of a high standard
- Strengthen local leadership development and Major Giving efforts by building upon cross-geographical linkages
- Prominently position the Tocqueville Society name and the United Way brand in an effort to stimulate the exchange of philanthropic ideas while maintaining a positive national quality image
Give Now
Invest in your community. Give to United Way of Monmouth County. UWMC is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a good life - a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health.
2-1-1
For help with a problem or to help others, dial 2-1-1, UWMC's free and confidential community service line, 24 hours a day or visit the NJ 2-1-1 website www.nj211.org and search their online database.
Born Learning
Want to find out how young children learn? Or get ideas for using everyday activities as learning moments? Born Learning helps parents, grandparents and caregivers enrich early learning.
Learn more about the UWMC Born Learning program
Five Ways You Can Live United
1. Read to children in your family, at your library, or with a local non-profit engaged in child care or literacy
2. Bring a child in your life to a bank to have a tour and open up a savings account.
3. Volunteer to prepare tax returns for low-income families
4. Buy pedometers for your friends and have a fun competition for who can walk the most steps.
5. Purchase personal care items such as deodorant, toothbrushes and soap and drop them off at the local homeless shelter