United Way Raises Thermometers
The United Way of the Bradford Area has made its first thermometer posting of Campaign 2011, “Live United and Lend a Helping Hand,” announcing that the organization is currently at 20% of the $325,000 goal.
“We received an early boost with the generosity of the many corporations and financial institutions that support the United Way. We also are very grateful with the number of individual donations from the community, which all add up and truly do signify the ‘Live United’ concept,” stated Executive Director, Megan Minich.
In the coming weeks, Minich noted that “the United Way is scheduling employee presentations within many of the community’s organizations, so you’ll see the red rising relatively quickly.”
Leadership Division Chair Lisa Minich added, “I’m excited and honored to be a part of this year’s campaign. The need in our community is greater than ever for the services and programs provided by the member agencies. Being at 20% this early in the campaign is a true testament to the generosity of this community.”
Efforts will continue over the next three months to not only solicit the local community for monetary support, but to also educate it on the purpose of the United Way. A Business Walk-A-Bout is scheduled for Friday, October 14 with volunteers going door to door to local businesses to secure their pledge to this year’s campaign.
The United Way Board of Directors is currently in the process of reviewing the RFP’s (request for proposals) submitted for the 2012 calendar year. RFP’s were due September 1, and the committees are comprised of United Way board members who will be meeting numerous times to make their recommendations, which will be voted on in November.
If anyone has questions regarding campaign 2011, “Live United and Lend a Helping Hand,” or would like to make a financial donation, please contact the United Way office at 814-368-6181 or visit www.uwbanews.org.
“We received an early boost with the generosity of the many corporations and financial institutions that support the United Way. We also are very grateful with the number of individual donations from the community, which all add up and truly do signify the ‘Live United’ concept,” stated Executive Director, Megan Minich.
In the coming weeks, Minich noted that “the United Way is scheduling employee presentations within many of the community’s organizations, so you’ll see the red rising relatively quickly.”
Leadership Division Chair Lisa Minich added, “I’m excited and honored to be a part of this year’s campaign. The need in our community is greater than ever for the services and programs provided by the member agencies. Being at 20% this early in the campaign is a true testament to the generosity of this community.”
Efforts will continue over the next three months to not only solicit the local community for monetary support, but to also educate it on the purpose of the United Way. A Business Walk-A-Bout is scheduled for Friday, October 14 with volunteers going door to door to local businesses to secure their pledge to this year’s campaign.
The United Way Board of Directors is currently in the process of reviewing the RFP’s (request for proposals) submitted for the 2012 calendar year. RFP’s were due September 1, and the committees are comprised of United Way board members who will be meeting numerous times to make their recommendations, which will be voted on in November.
If anyone has questions regarding campaign 2011, “Live United and Lend a Helping Hand,” or would like to make a financial donation, please contact the United Way office at 814-368-6181 or visit www.uwbanews.org.
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