Sherburne businesses help to make Chenango United Way POP campaign a success
SHERBURNE – Approximately 20 Chenango County businesses participated in this year’s Chenango United Way Point of Purchase (POP) Window Coupon Campaign and while contributions have yet to be collected from some areas, Campaign Director Rebecca O’Connor reported the Sherburne community led the fundraising effort with approximately $700 in donations.
To take part in the POP campaign, local businesses sought a $1 donation from customers in exchange for a coupon, to be filled out with the customer’s name and displayed on windows, walls and countertops around the business.
“Sherburne really shined, in my eyes,” said O’Connor. “Everyone that took part was just fantastic and it’s a great example of local businesses in small communities making a difference.”
Gilligan’s Island owners Mike and Andy Lagoe said their restaurant and ice cream shop had collected $300 toward the POP campaign, and last Friday were awarded the Chenango United Way’s Top Hometown Business for their efforts.
“We’ve never done one of these before,” stated the Lagoe brothers, who’ve owned and operated Gilligan’s Island for the past four years. “We were pleasantly surprised by the outpouring by our community, especially in these tough economic times.”
The D&D Diner was a “close runner-up,” according to O’Connor, who said the downtown eatery had raised $150, a figure which was matched by owner Dianne Weinheimer for a total of $300 in contributions.
All POP campaign proceeds will go toward this year’s campaign goal of $435,000, added O’Connor.
In the meantime, O’Connor reported the Chenango United Way is gearing up for its annual Day of Caring volunteer event, which will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sept. 25, at the Norwich Firehouse.
“This is a chance for everyone to come together, have some breakfast and enjoy a little community camaraderie before being sent off to the various Day of Caring projects,” said O’Connor, who added over 23 area agencies have submitted projects so far. “We have so many quality projects throughout the county and we can always use more volunteers, we have a role to fit anybody when it comes to this event.”
Those interested in participating in the Day of Caring event may contact the Chenango United Way at www.cucampaigndirector@frontier.com. For more information on the Chenango United Way call 334-8815 or visit www.chenangouw.org.
To take part in the POP campaign, local businesses sought a $1 donation from customers in exchange for a coupon, to be filled out with the customer’s name and displayed on windows, walls and countertops around the business.
“Sherburne really shined, in my eyes,” said O’Connor. “Everyone that took part was just fantastic and it’s a great example of local businesses in small communities making a difference.”
Gilligan’s Island owners Mike and Andy Lagoe said their restaurant and ice cream shop had collected $300 toward the POP campaign, and last Friday were awarded the Chenango United Way’s Top Hometown Business for their efforts.
“We’ve never done one of these before,” stated the Lagoe brothers, who’ve owned and operated Gilligan’s Island for the past four years. “We were pleasantly surprised by the outpouring by our community, especially in these tough economic times.”
The D&D Diner was a “close runner-up,” according to O’Connor, who said the downtown eatery had raised $150, a figure which was matched by owner Dianne Weinheimer for a total of $300 in contributions.
All POP campaign proceeds will go toward this year’s campaign goal of $435,000, added O’Connor.
In the meantime, O’Connor reported the Chenango United Way is gearing up for its annual Day of Caring volunteer event, which will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sept. 25, at the Norwich Firehouse.
“This is a chance for everyone to come together, have some breakfast and enjoy a little community camaraderie before being sent off to the various Day of Caring projects,” said O’Connor, who added over 23 area agencies have submitted projects so far. “We have so many quality projects throughout the county and we can always use more volunteers, we have a role to fit anybody when it comes to this event.”
Those interested in participating in the Day of Caring event may contact the Chenango United Way at www.cucampaigndirector@frontier.com. For more information on the Chenango United Way call 334-8815 or visit www.chenangouw.org.
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