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Meet our 2007 Campaign Chair, Larry Harris:
UAS Dean of Education
September 2007
Dear Southeast Alaska Community,
This is a very significant time of year for all of us in
Southeast Alaska. Yes, it is football season. Yes, we are making
preparations for winter. But those aren't the real reasons this is a
significant time. On September 17, the United Way of Southeast
Alaska will start its annual campaign to raise funds to support our
member agencies. What does this mean for each of us?
First, this is our opportunity to make a pledge that will support
our friends, neighbors, and even those we don't know who live with
us in this wonderful part of the world. This is the time when we can
make a commitment that will help us create a better world for all.
Second, this is the time when we can make a pledge to support all
of the agencies or just a single agency in the United Way family.
Watch for the pledge forms and payroll deduction opportunities at
work.
The United Way board of directors set a lofty goal for this year,
$325,000. With your help and your support we will be able to reach
it. Please consider your gift when one of your colleagues or friends
calls on you.
the United Way campaign lets us demonstrate the strong community
we have in Southeast Alaska. Remember: The power of caring.
The power of you. The power of United Way. Join me and
others in making a difference this year.
Sincerely, Larry B. Harris, 2007 Campaign Chair
| 2007 Campaign
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- This year is United Way of Southeast
Alaska’s 28th Anniversary.
- Campaign theme: The power of caring. The
power of you. The power of United Way.
- Goal: 80% participation. Organizations that
achieve this goal will receive public
recognition in newspaper ads and at our grand
finale celebration.
- Through collaborative action, United Way and
our partners have impacted nearly 63,000 people
in Southeast Alaska this year. Your gift stays
here, working to improve lives and communities.
- You decide where your money goes. On your
pledge form, simply select United Way’s
Community Impact Agenda, or one of our 38 local
nonprofit partner agencies, or your Southeast
community.
- United Way uses your funds effectively. Only
14% of your donation is spent on administrative
costs, compared to the national standard of 25%.
- You help identify and implement long-term
solutions to community problems.
- With just one gift to United Way, you
support 38 carefully selected nonprofits
pursuing solutions to local health and social
service challenges. With one gift, you join a
community-wide effort to make life better for
all.
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You can donate individually or through payroll deduction at your
workplace. If you need information about your company's campaign or
are interested in starting a workplace campaign, email Kristin Mahle:
campaign@unitedwayseak.org
or contact her by phone: 907-463-5530.
United Way of Southeast Alaska holds itself accountable not just
for action but also for results. We are driven by the commitment to
make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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