Dec. 16, 2010
United Way Needs Community Support
-Be1 Get1-
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Huntington, WV (HNN) – United Way’s goal this fall is different than in year’s past. Community members may have been accustomed to seeing thermometers across the region, which tracked a monetary fundraising goal. This year, however, the goal is not measured in dollars, but in people, according to Marc Williams, United Way’s Resource Development Chair. Williams, a partner with Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough LLP, says the organization set out this season to increase the number of donors by 15%. “We are committed to the work of advancing the common good in the River Cities,” said Williams. “In order to make strides in getting to the root causes of such complex issues as substance abuse and childhood obesity, we must engage more people in United Way’s work. We are asking community members to be a contributor, and get a contributor by asking a family member, neighbor, co-worker or friend to become involved with this great organization. We call it the Be1 Get1 campaign.”
“Be1 Get1 is a perfect way to engage more people in our work,” said Laura Gilliam, Executive Director. “I am often asked what someone can do to help. Getting a friend, neighbor, or family member involved is a great start. And, it doesn’t take much to make a big difference. Every dollar is important.”
To date, United Way has reached 10% of its 15% goal. United Way’s Board of Directors’ voted at its December board meeting to extend the 2010 Resource Development deadline to January 31, 2011. This extension gives organizations more time to offer their employees the chance to be a part of United Way’s community-wide efforts by making a 2010 pledge. Organizations that have not run a workplace campaign in 2010 can have until January 31, 2011 to do so. The extension also applies to individuals. Individual donors, both continuing and new, may send their contributions directly to the United Way office at 820 Madison Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704.
For information on how to get involved and make a difference by January 31, 2011, contact the United Way office at 304.523.8929 / 740.532.2700 in Lawrence County or liveunited@unitedwayrivercities.org
About United Way: United Way is focused on the building blocks for a better life – education, income and health. Everyone wins when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable and when people have good health. LIVE UNITEDTM. A credo. A mission. A goal. A constant reminder that when individuals think outside themselves, they have the power to facilitate change. For more information about United Way contact 304. 523.8929 or log onto www.unitedwayrivercities.org.
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United Way Needs Community Support
-Be1 Get1-
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Huntington, WV (HNN) – United Way’s goal this fall is different than in year’s past. Community members may have been accustomed to seeing thermometers across the region, which tracked a monetary fundraising goal. This year, however, the goal is not measured in dollars, but in people, according to Marc Williams, United Way’s Resource Development Chair. Williams, a partner with Nelson, Mullins, Riley & Scarborough LLP, says the organization set out this season to increase the number of donors by 15%. “We are committed to the work of advancing the common good in the River Cities,” said Williams. “In order to make strides in getting to the root causes of such complex issues as substance abuse and childhood obesity, we must engage more people in United Way’s work. We are asking community members to be a contributor, and get a contributor by asking a family member, neighbor, co-worker or friend to become involved with this great organization. We call it the Be1 Get1 campaign.”
“Be1 Get1 is a perfect way to engage more people in our work,” said Laura Gilliam, Executive Director. “I am often asked what someone can do to help. Getting a friend, neighbor, or family member involved is a great start. And, it doesn’t take much to make a big difference. Every dollar is important.”
To date, United Way has reached 10% of its 15% goal. United Way’s Board of Directors’ voted at its December board meeting to extend the 2010 Resource Development deadline to January 31, 2011. This extension gives organizations more time to offer their employees the chance to be a part of United Way’s community-wide efforts by making a 2010 pledge. Organizations that have not run a workplace campaign in 2010 can have until January 31, 2011 to do so. The extension also applies to individuals. Individual donors, both continuing and new, may send their contributions directly to the United Way office at 820 Madison Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704.
For information on how to get involved and make a difference by January 31, 2011, contact the United Way office at 304.523.8929 / 740.532.2700 in Lawrence County or liveunited@unitedwayrivercities.org
About United Way: United Way is focused on the building blocks for a better life – education, income and health. Everyone wins when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable and when people have good health. LIVE UNITEDTM. A credo. A mission. A goal. A constant reminder that when individuals think outside themselves, they have the power to facilitate change. For more information about United Way contact 304. 523.8929 or log onto www.unitedwayrivercities.org.
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