Enhancing Community Resources

United Way is leading a technology initiative that links people whose jobs or volunteer activities make life better in our community.  HelpNet links human services, schools, United Way, and business partners.  By logging onto the HelpNet website at www.salhelp.org, users will find a comprehensive human service database, a community calendar, electronic newsletters, an e-mail address list, community initiative webpages and links to other relevant sites. 

Nathaniel Burt, a junior at Central High School, has used his talent and computer skills to develop the youth asset development webpage (www.salhelp.org/youth) for the HelpNet website.  “Asset building is a good idea and the website gives helpful parenting tips,” said 
Nathaniel.  As a volunteer for the Volunteer Connection (a United Way participating agency),  Nathaniel has devoted over 100 hours to community projects in the past year. 

Recently, Nathaniel was awarded a President Student Service scholarship for $1,000 in recognition of his outstanding efforts.  Upon graduation, Nathaniel plans to attend college and major in computer engineering.