United Way volunteers excited about year’s campaign
CHENANGO COUNTY – Approximately 23 community volunteers filled a conference room at Norwich Pharmaceuticals Friday for a training session for the United Way’s Employee Campaign Coordinators.
Although they were sure this year’s campaign will have its challenges, the volunteers said they are cautiously optimistic about the campaign. Co-Chair Amber Harrison said the prices for necessity items are increasing the cost of living for everyone, and donations will be needed more than ever. “It’s not just the impoverished who need help this year,” she said.
Another factor that may have a detrimental effect on the campaign is the absence of long-time employer and community supporter Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals. After many years, the company is now pulling its final operations out of the area. However, a handful of new employee campaigns are springing up that will hopefully fill the place P&G will leave. A complete list of new businesses is still being compiled, and will be released at a later date.
Increased fuel and gas prices are taking a toll on many in Chenango County, but volunteer Rowena Krum said, “People really need to be humble enough to know that although times are tough, you might be much better off than your neighbors or others around you.”
The CUW Board hopes to encourage more people to participate in this year’s campaign with the addition of campaign prizes. New donors who give at least $1 a week or continuing donors who increase their gifts by $1 a week will be eligible to win a 32-inch LCD television, donated by Manpower, or a $500 gas card, donated by Mirabito Fuel Group.
“Almost everyone has been helped or knows somebody who has been helped by a United Way program. Donating $1 a week can make a big difference,” Board Member Charlie McMullen said. He explained that by giving up one bottle of soda or water a week, community members can help neighbors in their own community.
“All of the money raised in Chenango County, stays in Chenango County,” Harrison said. She added that the addition of the United Way’s new program, which is based on requests submitted by non-profit agencies, projected results and measured results, the CUW has total accountability to donors for how the money is used.
“These are tough times, but we’re all in it together,” Krum said. “Please consider giving this year.”
The CUW campaign will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 27 with the second annual Day of Caring. The United Way is still seeking volunteers to participate by helping a non-profit organization with a half day activity. For more information on the Day of Caring or to learn more about donating to the Chenango United Way, call 334-8815 or visit the web site at www.chenangouw.org.
Although they were sure this year’s campaign will have its challenges, the volunteers said they are cautiously optimistic about the campaign. Co-Chair Amber Harrison said the prices for necessity items are increasing the cost of living for everyone, and donations will be needed more than ever. “It’s not just the impoverished who need help this year,” she said.
Another factor that may have a detrimental effect on the campaign is the absence of long-time employer and community supporter Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals. After many years, the company is now pulling its final operations out of the area. However, a handful of new employee campaigns are springing up that will hopefully fill the place P&G will leave. A complete list of new businesses is still being compiled, and will be released at a later date.
Increased fuel and gas prices are taking a toll on many in Chenango County, but volunteer Rowena Krum said, “People really need to be humble enough to know that although times are tough, you might be much better off than your neighbors or others around you.”
The CUW Board hopes to encourage more people to participate in this year’s campaign with the addition of campaign prizes. New donors who give at least $1 a week or continuing donors who increase their gifts by $1 a week will be eligible to win a 32-inch LCD television, donated by Manpower, or a $500 gas card, donated by Mirabito Fuel Group.
“Almost everyone has been helped or knows somebody who has been helped by a United Way program. Donating $1 a week can make a big difference,” Board Member Charlie McMullen said. He explained that by giving up one bottle of soda or water a week, community members can help neighbors in their own community.
“All of the money raised in Chenango County, stays in Chenango County,” Harrison said. She added that the addition of the United Way’s new program, which is based on requests submitted by non-profit agencies, projected results and measured results, the CUW has total accountability to donors for how the money is used.
“These are tough times, but we’re all in it together,” Krum said. “Please consider giving this year.”
The CUW campaign will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 27 with the second annual Day of Caring. The United Way is still seeking volunteers to participate by helping a non-profit organization with a half day activity. For more information on the Day of Caring or to learn more about donating to the Chenango United Way, call 334-8815 or visit the web site at www.chenangouw.org.
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