THANK YOU
Thank
you for lending
a hand
Because of your generosity, more than 1 million people in our community will be helped this year.
Because of your generosity, you will support nearly 200 local agencies.
Because of you, more than 200,000 people in our community will receive assistance with food, clothing and shelter.
Because of you, more than 57,000 people will receive alcohol and substance abuse recovery services.
Because of you, 33,180 seniors will receive support and assistance to live independently and with dignity.
Because of your support, 3,393 families will receive help and safety from domestic violence.
Because of your support, nearly 10,000 people with developmental disabilities will live and participate fully in their communities.
Because of your support, 90,221 children in our community are involved in positive, safe activities.
Because of you, more than 253,891 children will receive services to ensure that they are ready for school by age six.
Because of you, 20,000 people with vision and hearing loss can better communicate.
“I visited several United Wayfunded agencies this year and heard from agency staff about how important United Way is as a source of stable funding.� -Doug Albrecht, 2008 United Way Campaign Co-Chair
You provide hearing aids.
You provide shoes.
You provide quality child care for low-income families.
You provide counseling to victims of abuse and neglect.
You provide socialization for senior citizens.
You provide gifts to low-income families during the holiday season.
You provide literacy programs.
You provide a place for the homeless to sleep.
You provide swimming lessons.
You provide a nurse to home-bound elderly.
You provide suicide prevention education.
You provide after-school programs.
“During tough times, people still stepped up for their neighbors who are in need. People dug deep and shared with others less fortunate in this community.� -Andy Taylor, 2008 United Way Campaign Co-Chair
You provide rental assistance.
You provide inhalers.
You provide HIV prevention education.
You provide groceries.
You provide utility assistance.
You provide babysitting courses.
You provide arthritis therapy.
You provide homework assistance.
You provide hospice care.
You provide physical therapy.
You provide field trips.
You provide diabetes treatment.
“Every year the success of United Way’s campaign depends on strong leadership and a generous community.” -David Steward, United Way Board Chair
You provide adult day care.
You provide service dogs.
You provide speech therapy.
You provide school supplies.
You provide CPR training.
You provide transportation.
You provide adoption support.
You provide job placement services.
You provide eyeglasses.
You provide clothing.
YOU perform miracles Thank you
THANK YOU