Like many, my first brush with United Way was through a payroll deduction plan on my first job. It didn’t mean too much, because United Way didn’t have a face for me. Even after I stopped working, United Way was still just a deduction on my husband’s paycheck.
It was after retirement in Traverse City that United Way became personal. In the Greater Grand Traverse Area, the community support for those in need is far-reaching. United Way is moving steadily toward its original concept of “one place to give” and its role as the primary community support system outside of government programs. Recently, United Way gave $325,000 to 33 agencies, which is part of the over $624,889 being invested in the community this year.
The financial support role of United Way can be significantly strengthened by a major expansion of the Volunteer Program to provide community support for worthy projects. Volunteer a few hours of time, one project at a time, or on a regular basis to make life a little bit better for someone else. Local help for local people is the United Way focus.
It was after retirement in Traverse City that United Way became personal. In the Greater Grand Traverse Area, the community support for those in need is far-reaching. United Way is moving steadily toward its original concept of “one place to give” and its role as the primary community support system outside of government programs. Recently, United Way gave $325,000 to 33 agencies, which is part of the over $624,889 being invested in the community this year.
The financial support role of United Way can be significantly strengthened by a major expansion of the Volunteer Program to provide community support for worthy projects. Volunteer a few hours of time, one project at a time, or on a regular basis to make life a little bit better for someone else. Local help for local people is the United Way focus.
When you see a need, it’s hard to keep your hand down.
Barbara Rowlett
Secretary, United Way Board of Directors
Barbara Rowlett
Secretary, United Way Board of Directors
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