Author Archives: Guest Contributor

Volunteer Appreciation Week!

Understanding Organizational Employment

Weather… or Not

Triathlete’s Guide to an Enjoyable Race

Inspired to Volunteer

By Guest Contributor | Published: April 24, 2013

This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week and everyone at UCP would like to send out a great big “Thank YOU!” to all of our amazing volunteers. Our organization would not be able to provide services at the levels of quality we strive for without your assistance, guidance, time and energy! This last Sunday...
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By Guest Contributor | Published: November 7, 2012

During the month of November, blog posts will highlight different programs at UCP of Greater Cleveland and how they each support our agency mission to empower children and adults with disabilities to advance their independence, productivity and inclusion in the community. This week, we take a look at the Organizational Employment Program and how this...
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By Guest Contributor | Published: August 16, 2012

The only body part left to make my own tribute! In my short 3 year experience competing in triathlon, I have never had a “wet” race. (Knock on wood! I have 2 more races to go this year!!!) Roads have always been dry, weather has been decent. There have only been two races in my...
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By Guest Contributor | Published: July 27, 2012

A third-year triathlete’s guide to an enjoyable race. (It’s not what you’d expect.) I have never been camping. I understand the general idea: you need a tent, food, and a way to cook it. Don’t ask me the finer points on what to bring for the weather or where to go to the bathroom. ...
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31 Events on May 31, 2013 Sprint into the Night Fundraiser Starts: 6:00 pm, May 31, 2013 Ends: 11:00 pm, May 31, 2013 Location: Nighttown in Cleveland Heights More details

By Guest Contributor | Published: July 25, 2012

Anne Marie is a long-time volunteer and supporter of UCP of Greater Cleveland. She first became involved with UCP through a friendship with a UCP employee. After participating as a member of Team UCP as a volunteer the first year, she discovered that one of her coworkers, Greg Pajak, was a UCP parent and had...
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