May 1, 2012 (Lake County, IL)- United Way of Lake County (UWLC) is joining with members of the community in celebrating many outstanding achievements reached throughout the year at an Annual Celebration. This event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 and takes place at Urban Edge art gallery at 220 Clayton Street in Waukegan. The event will recognize the volunteers that built a universally-accessible playground with the help of the Chicago Bears at Clearview Elementary School in Waukegan, which received national attention and a Make A Difference Day Award. Tickets for the annual celebration are $25 per person or $250 for a table of 10. Tickets include appetizers and 1 drink ticket. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP no later than May 8th and may do so online at www.LIVEUNITEDlakecounty.org/annual or may contact Cynthia Zimmerman at Cynthia.Zimmerman@uwlakeco.org or 847-775-1015.

Event details:
What: United Way of Lake County’s Annual Celebration
When: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 5:30-7:30pm
Where: Urban Edge Art Gallery, 220 Clayton Street, Waukegan Tickets: $25/person or $250 for a table of 10 (includes hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket)
RSVP: www.LIVEUNITEDlakecounty.org/annual or contact Cynthia.Zimmerman@uwlakeco.org or 847-775-1015

About United Way of Lake County:
United Way of Lake County (UWLC) is preparing our children to succeed in a changing world by focusing on education and building safe and stable families. Working with nonprofit agencies and community partners, we have identified four key programs to prepare children to succeed: Success By 6 Program – prepare for kindergarten; Reading Success Program – read at grade level; Stay in School Program – graduate high school; Safe and Stable Families Program – empowering families. UWLC is overcoming reading and educational barriers by reaching children, from preschool through high school, through these key programs. The overall effect and benefits are multiplied by the strong collaboration with agencies and our community partners. For more information, visit www.LIVEUNITEDlakecounty.org.