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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

UNITED WAY RALLIES COMMUNITY

 

 

            Officials and Volunteers from the United Way, which serves Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties, are urging people from throughout the region to rally their support in order to make the 2010 campaign goal of $700,000.

            John Bernardi, Executive Director, reported that the final results will be tallied at the end of January and the campaign team is working hard to make the goal. “ The needs are tremendous in our region and our annual campaign helps to fund critical health and human service programs that may not be able to exist otherwise”, he said.

            The campaign team, comprised of volunteers from throughout the region, is anticipating a potential shortfall of approximately $30,000. Jamie Basiliere, Campaign Chair and Executive Director of the Child Care Coordinating Council is calling upon individuals and organizations from all three counties to answer the call. “We need $30,000 in three weeks and even though we have already achieved a great deal of success, we really want to put a seven in front of the final figure”, she said.

            The local United Way supports numerous health and human services through its network of 33 partner agencies. These services and programs include, Youth Development, Mental Health, Elderly Services, Housing and Emergency Food and Shelter.

            Kirk Stallsmith, General Manager of Georgia Pacific Plattsburgh, United Way Board Officer and Campaign Vice Chair, is pleased to see a number of companies in the region step up to the plate. “Despite a downsized environment, our base of support is growing and with this last push the 2010 campaign can make its goal. I call upon those who have the means to join us at the leadership level and invest in our community”, he said.    

United Way Officials anticipate reporting the final campaign results during the first week of February, followed by the allocation process, which results in the funding of programs based upon community needs and proven outcomes. In addition to its annual campaign, the United Way coordinates a variety of health and human service programs throughout the region. These include, 2-1-1 Information and Referral, Earned Income Tax Credit, Emergency Preparedness and Gifts in Kind. Gerry Morrow, Town of Chesterfield Supervisor, Essex County Legislator and United Way Board Member is impressed with the impact to the community. “I never realized just how far reaching and effective this United Way was for our friends and neighbors throughout the North Country. It’s tremendous!”                                    

 

 

 

 

 

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