DO THE MATH . . .
Math wasn’t my strongest subject in school, but I think I got this one right. Take five to give five and tell five more about it.
These are times of desperation. Life savings have dwindled, millions of jobs are lost, and the houses we live in have lost 25 percent in value. Those of us that are fortunate to be working have pulled in the reins and we are holding on to every buck we can. Families that were just barely making it before, most likely can’t make it now. The pressure of making choices between paying the mortgage or buying food is a big reality today. As a nation, we are experiencing what other countries take as an everyday occurrence.
However, there is a significant difference between the USA and other countries. When times are troubled we band together and do what needs to be done. So for those of you, who buy a few cups of coffee during the week, make a pot at home and bring it with you to work, then make a donation with the money you saved and tell five friends to do the same thing.
Now do the math…….. your five dollars will result in a donation of $15,625.00 to the United Way of Western Connecticut who will fill the needs of those less fortunate.
Michael Rizzo
CEO, Caldwell & Walsh Building Construction
I love that kind of math and the residents of our community will benefit from it! Now here is some additional math - a local kindergarten class recently got together and donated $84.26 to the Take Five to Give 5 campaign. A special thanks to Mrs. Morgan's Kindergarten class at Maimonides Acadamy for hearing the call of those in need - "and may the children lead us".
Posted by: Michael Johnston | June 15, 2009 at 10:01 AM
You've inspired me to give up 5 cups of coffee since I read this... Ergo, $10.00 will be donated on behalf of all math students...
Posted by: Bob Merola | June 18, 2009 at 04:41 PM
We love this math. The power of people banding together to advance the common good with donations of $1 a week or $2 week through their workplace campaigns adds up and helps us support many health and human service agencies in our local community.
If new donors and old donors make either first-time or an additional gift of $5 this can really impact a person's life.
Posted by: Jennifer Toussaint | June 26, 2009 at 12:31 PM