$4 million to go
November 17, 2009 | Community News
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Volunteers and agency partners at United Way's Report Session 3 exemplify participation in action
Jeff made his comments during United Way's Report Session 3 at Red River College, where it was revealed that Winnipeggers have already raised $14.2 million or 78% of United Way's total goal this year: $18.2 million plus. Incredibly, over $1 million arrived in a burst of generosity just one day earlier.
"Now it's up to the rest of us to participate in creating hope and opportunities for all Winnipeggers," Jeff said.
By helping United Way achieve its 2009 fundraising goal, Winnipeggers will ensure United Way's essential network of nearly 100 agency partners remains intact and available when people in our community need these resources most.
Resources like those offered by Nor'West Co-op Community Health Centre; a United Way agency partner where guest speaker Lisa Janke is a Community Developer. "Your participation in United Way's annual campaign is helping create opportunities for all Winnipeggers to fully participate in our community," Lisa told the crowd of close to 200 volunteers and agency partners.
To further demonstrate the power of participation, Steve Kirby, Director of Jazz Studies at University of Manitoba, helped attendees turn a room full of individual noises into a harmonious symphony of sound.
With eight weeks to go and $4 million yet to raise, United Way is counting on Winnipeggers to participate in ensuring our community remains stable today and can emerge stronger tomorrow.
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