Nacogdoches Area United Way
Nacogdoches Area United Way
  • Home
  • Our Work
  • GET HELP
  • Our Partners
  • Get Involved
  • DONATE
  • Campaign
  • NAUW News
    • 2024 Newsletters
  • Give 5
    • About Give 5
    • Give 5 Application
  • More
    • Home
    • Our Work
    • GET HELP
    • Our Partners
    • Get Involved
    • DONATE
    • Campaign
    • NAUW News
      • 2024 Newsletters
    • Give 5
      • About Give 5
      • Give 5 Application
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

  • My Account
  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com


  • My Account
  • Sign out


Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • Home
  • Our Work
  • GET HELP
  • Our Partners
  • Get Involved
  • DONATE
  • Campaign
  • NAUW News
    • 2024 Newsletters
  • Give 5
    • About Give 5
    • Give 5 Application

Account


  • My Account
  • Sign out


  • Sign In
  • My Account

Welcome to Nacogdoches area Give 5

A “civic matchmaking” volunteer program that connects soon-to-be Nacogdoches Area retirees and those already retired with meaningful volunteer opportunities that best fit their skill sets and passions. 

Upcoming Class Dates

Class 3

SPRING 2025 DATES TBA

Nacogdoches, TX

Event Details

Class 3

SPRING 2025 DATES TBA

Cohorts of up to 20 classmates gather for 3 program days per class (one per week in three consecutive weeks) to learn about the community an...

Event Details

Nacogdoches, TX

Are you a retiree living in the Nacogdoches Area? Apply to participate in Give 5.

Apply Now!

Watch video to learn more

be a part of the solution.

be a part of the solution.

be a part of the solution.

be a part of the solution.

be a part of the solution.

be a part of the solution.

About GIve 5

 

Social isolation is a serious and growing problem. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, it is the top health concern for seniors. According to a recent New York Times report, a wave of new research suggests social separation is bad for us – BYU researchers noting that it causes the equivalent health impact of smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. Individuals with less social connection have disrupted sleep patterns, altered immune systems, more inflammation and higher levels of stress hormones. One recent study found that isolation increases the risk of heart disease by 29 percent and stroke by 32 percent.


Greg Burris, United Way of the Ozarks President / CEO and former Springfield City Manager, and Cora Scott, Springfield Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement, created the civic engagement program called Give 5 while working together at the City of Springfield to address five macro-trends that are impacting every community: a wave of talent on the move – 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day for 19 years; social isolation is a large and growing health issue – the largest health risk for seniors; a growing need to strengthen community fabric – the power of a shared experience and meeting people outside of your bubble; an increased importance of volunteerism – nonprofits are in need of additional skills and talents in this hyper-competitive labor market; and the largest transfer of wealth in history is underway. Give 5 is a way for retirees and seniors to apply their talents and passions directly to a community’s primary areas of need. The “civic matchmaking” program provides the journey to find the best individual fit between program participant and nonprofit volunteer opportunity.

WHY GIVE 5 IS NEEDED?

Future Health

The future health and vitality of our community depends on it. 

Quality of Life

With an army of skilled baby boomers already retired, and another wave of boomers retiring over the next few decades, the communities that figure out effective volunteer matchmaking will be the ones that thrive and offer the best quality of life. 

Community Need

Many communities have a wide variety of volunteer needs, such as ...

  • nonprofits need access to experienced leaders and technical expertise
  • children need mentors, access to education and safe havens.
  • young professionals and entrepreneurs need mentorship and access to expertise, institutional knowledge, and wisdom.
  • city and county governments need talented, passionate volunteers to serve on their boards and commissions.
  • volunteers are needed to assist those most in need – the homeless, children and the under-resourced.

Skills

Senior citizens and the coming wave of baby boomer retirees have a wide variety of skills and assets, including:

  • experience
  • expertise
  • financial resources
  • a desire to give back to their community
  • and for the first time in their lives – time

Focus

Give 5 focuses on:

  • Celebrating ... retirees and their contributions to our community.
  • Transitioning ... helping retirees disengage from their “work life” – the only life most have ever known – and transition to learn to enjoy retirement, while also making retirement more fulfilling.
  • Engaging ... helping retirees find their true passion, and helping them connect with volunteer opportunities that match and feed their passions, ensuring they feel relevant.

2024 Sponsor for Nacogdoches Area Give 5

About CARRI

 The Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation (CARRI) aims to create collaborative environments where faculty, students, businesses, industries, educational institutions, and community partners can come together. Through these interactions, students will develop their skills in teamwork and problem-solving across different disciplines, allowing them to tackle complex real-world issues faced by rural and smaller communities. CARRI specifically caters to the Deep East Texas Region, which spans 9,906 square miles and includes 12 counties: Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler.

Learn more about carri

Are you a retiree living in the Nacogdoches Area? Apply to participate in Give 5.

Apply Now!

Contact Us

STill have questions about give 5? Give us a call!

Nacogdoches Area United Way

info@unitedwaynac.com (936) 564-5869

  • Home
  • Our Work
  • GET HELP
  • Our Partners
  • DONATE
  • Campaign
  • 365 Circle

Nacogdoches Area United Way

1401 S University Dr Ste D, Nacogdoches, TX 75961

(936) 564-5869

Copyright © 2021 Nacogdoches Area United Way - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by