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Sample #1

Dear (Employee):

Thank you for providing the solutions our community needs. Together, we are making Southeast Alaska a better place for all of us. As our community solutions partner, United Way is efficiently and strategically investing our contributions to achieve the greatest impact. Your gift will support these community priorities…

  • Helping children and youth succeed.
  • Supporting vulnerable and aging populations.
  • Strengthening families and individuals.
  • Meeting basic needs and serving people in crisis.
  • Giving people a second chance.

Again, thanks for being part of the solution.

Sincerely,

(Name) Company CEO or Volunteer Leader

Sample #2

Dear (Employee),

I'm writing to thank you for your generous contribution to the 2005 United Way Campaign. Your generosity boosted (Name of Company/Organization)’s participation level to ___% this year. More importantly, many people were helped because of your gift and we would like to share some of their stories with you . . .

A young woman is trapped in an abusive relationship. Soon the bruises and broken bones are coming more frequently. She needs counseling, legal advice and a bridge to a safer future.

United Way of Southeast Alaska brings people and resources together to meet the most urgent needs in our community. We partner with 33 health and human service agencies to meet these needs.

A single, 51-year-old mother of four children lost her job in February, and has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She is about to lose her home. She needs a safety net of services that can help with emergency shelter, childcare, and health insurance.

United Way of Southeast Alaska is a volunteer-driven, grass-roots organization that creates lasting change by bringing together the people and resources to address community-wide issues. Your gift to United Way of Southeast Alaska helps meet urgent needs – and is working to produce lasting results for our community.

A frail, elderly man lives alone. He has no family, no friends. He must choose between eating or buying his medicine. He needs contact with caring people who can connect him with services that will allow him to live independently with dignity.

For 26 years, United Way of Southeast Alaska has helped nurture children and youth, care for the elderly and people with special needs, strengthen families and individuals. We work to meet the basic needs of people in crisis– every day of the year.

We at (Company/Organization) are honored to participate in making this community a better place to live for everyone. Thank you for joining your fellow employees by investing in what matters.

With deepest appreciation,

(Name) Company CEO or Volunteer Leader

   

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