Mayor Patricia Murphy

A SMALL CHANGE ON JUST ONE DAY OF SPENDING CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE TO SOMEONE IN NEED

 

In today’s world, we are all very busy with so many aspects of our lives.  Between work, the needs of our family, neighbors and friends, we spend so much of our time focusing on others and taking care of the needs of those close to us.  This week, I ask that you dedicate 5 minutes of your time to focus on somebody you may not know who needs your help. 

 

Add $5 to your 5 minutes to support of United Way of Western Connecticut where families are assisted with a variety of basic needs including food, shelter, personal care necessities and other services.  Imagine what it would feel like to choose between groceries for your children or putting gas in the car that takes you to work each day?  It must be a terrible choice to have to make on a daily basis.

 

I am so grateful that I have not had to make those difficult choices for my family.  With the help of United Way and your $5 contribution, you will help somebody avoid having to make that choice for their family.

 

As the economy has slowly taken its toll, we have all been affected by it in one way or another.  Each day, there is a family out there that receives unwelcome news affecting their personal financial situation.  Even though you may not realize it, your 5 minutes and $5 may be helping some of the people you see everyday.   

 

Here are a few ideas of where you can spare $5 from your week and make the difference in somebody else’s life.  Skip the coffee shop, bring your lunch to work once, save a few extra dollars with coupons, skip the appetizer at dinner or spend the evening home with your family instead of going out.  

Your 5 minutes and $5 will undoubtedly make the difference to somebody who needs it.  Please take 5 to give $5 today.

 

Mayor Patricia Murphy

The Town of New Milford

Learn more about the Take Five to Give 5 campaign at:

http://www.TakeFivetoGive5.org

 

Comments

[Larry Neary]

Or how about putting a clear jar in full view of the whole family? Put in a little extra coin when you have it. Encourage the kids, if you have them, to do it too. You'd be helping people, teaching your children and constantly reminding the family of what is most important. You can't change most of the world but you can change a piece of it.

Larry Neary

[Kim Morgan]

I think the point Mayor Murphy makes about helping people we may see everyday is so true. I know many who have lost jobs in the last year and worried about how they will support their families, wondering how many months would go by before they couldn't pay their bills. Illness, job loss, unexpected bills...for many there are no reserves and it only takes one turn of events to put families on the financial edge. But we have to ability to make it easier for them through small sacrifices and compassion.
Kim Morgan

[Vin Nolan]

It seems like such a little thing to give $5 or five minutes to help someone. How can it possibly make a difference? Simple. If every one of us who is not in dire need during these times did something small to help those who are, everyone could make it through to the other side of our down economy. It doesn't take great measures ... just a lot of little ones. Take five to give five!

[Michael Johnston]

Wow, what a great message to send. The Mayor definitely understands the power of giving and she is definitely right that people all around us need help. For those of us who "have" it's only five minutes and $5; for those of us who need, it's a leg up when we most need it.

Thanks Mayor for your kind and wise words.