A Note of Thanks from United Way of Western Connecticut
Well, it's been 100 days since we started this campaign, and response from our community of volunteers and nonprofit service providers has been just amazing. Statements have been submitted that range from helping a single mother to balance a personal budget, to flying the sick to medical appointments for specialized care -- and everything you can think of in between.
The resulting list of 100 different people doing 100 different things is inspiring to say the least. It underscores the fact that while United Way of Western Connecticut employs dedicated professionals driven to improve lives and the community, we would not be able to do what we do without this community of selfless volunteers and social service providers.
Over the last couple of years, we have been out in the community with a call to action: Live United by Giving, Advocating, and Volunteering. The answer to this call has been overwhelming. You continue to give even when money is tight. You advocate on behalf of those who don't have a voice in the community. And, you remain committed to giving your time and talents to help not only individuals, but our nonprofits as well.
Last year, I contributed an OP ED in which I noted that how we care for the neediest is what defines our character as a community. Well, if you scroll down below this note, you will see that we now have 100 days of individuals who define through real actions the character of this community. And what's just as inspiring is that while this campaign has come to an end, the actions you see below and countless others, will continue into the new year and well beyond.
United Way of Western Connecticut sends a profound thanks to each of our 100 Days participants, their friends, families and colleagues. We wish you a Happy New Year, and look forward to working with you, and for you, as we enter 2010.
Michael Johnston
CEO
United Way of Western Connecticut
