Safe Alliance Jingle Bell Bash

On December 6th 2014 Safe Alliance will hold their annual Jingle Bell Bash at the Wells Fargo Atrium in uptown Charlotte. The event includes drinks, dancing, live music, and a silent auction. The silent auction will have gifts for any family member.  Designer bags to signed sports memorabilia.  All the proceeds from the event go to supporting the programs and Services Safe Alliance gives to families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.  The funds raised by the bash this year will help with the $2 million operating costs to keep the shelters operating.  

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Rob Ughetta is a supporter of the Safe Alliance.

Malala Yousafzai shares World Children's Prize with Children in Gaza

On October, 29th 2014 Malala Yousafzai the young Pakistani girl was awarded the World Children’s Prize in Marienfred, Sweden.  She was recognized for her fight for children’s right to education as well as the rights of women in Pakistan.  Malala received about $50,000 for her fight and she has has announced all the money will be channelled through the United Nations to help rebuild about 65 schools in Gaza that were affected by the 50-day war the area saw.  

Malala is quoted as saying “without education, there will never be peace.”  Malala speaks out about the right to education for children all over the world.  Along with donating the money from the World Children’s Prize she has created The Malala Fund to also help make her dream possible.

Learn about The Malala Fund

Malala is a client of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, Rob Ughetta’s firm

Safe Alliance CEO Transition

On November 3rd, 2014 Safe Alliance Board of Directors announced that after four years of service, President and CEO, Phil Kline has retired.  

Safe Alliance Board President, Charles Page, praises Kline’s success, “Phil’s wealth of experience and ability to deliver strong results has catapulted Safe Alliance to a new level in terms of its financial stability and strong, innovative programs for the clients we serve. We will be forever grateful to Phil for his leadership and dedication not only to Safe Alliance but to the entire Charlotte community.”

Kline helped raise over 9 million dollars for constructive costs as well has opened the Clyde & Ethel Dickson Domestic Violence Shelter in Charlotte, NC.  Beginning the new year Karen Parker will take the role of CEO and President on Safe Alliance.  Parker will be the first female President and CEO in the organizations 105 year history.  

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Rob Ughetta and his wife give frequently to Safe Alliance.

#ThrowbackThursday Lake Placid Regatta 2009

In 2009 Rob Ughetta and his daughter won first place in the Lake Placid Regatta.  This event in Lake Placid, New York.  The race originally started in 1971 with four boats and a prize of Clamato juice.  The race is now used as a way for family and friends to get together on the lake one last time before summer ended. 

 This coming year will mark the 45th year the race has taken place.  Not only has Rob and his daughter won the Admiral James H Higgins III Award in 2009  but Rob and other members of the Ughetta family have also participated as commodores in previous years.  

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United Way Rebuilding Regions in India

Last month the cities of Kashmir and Jammu in India were hit by the most devastating floods and landslides the area has seen in 60 years.  These floods killed more than 281 people and left the main city of Srinagar in ruins, displacing over 230,000 people.  Along with the two main cities, around 400 other villages have also been affected by this disaster.  

United Way has set up a recovery fund for the people affected by what has been classified as a national-level calamity.  Donations from all over the world will support the recovery and rebuilding of the cities.   They will also aid in the improvement of education, financial stability and health care during the rebuilding period.   

How to give to United Way

Rob Ughetta is a supporter of United Way and gives money to the organization.