Still time to help push total over the top
There's still time for Dartmouth faculty, staff, and students to help the
2006 Upper Valley United Way's (UWUV)
Dartmouth campaign reach its goal. The campaign currently needs to raise an
additional $35,000 to reach its record goal of $265,000. Donations made by
March 31 will help close that gap and support the variety of health and human
services—including a new Community Impact Initiative to prevent poverty—that
the UVUW and its partner agencies provide to the Upper Valley community.
Photo by Kawakahi Kaeo Amina '09
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"This year, our United Way campaign will have an even greater impact on
the Upper Valley community because of the new initiative," says Susan
DeBevoise Wright, honorary chair of the Dartmouth campaign and a member of the
UVUW Board of Directors. "Dartmouth has always stepped up to help those in
need, and I'm confident we'll meet our goal again this year," adds Wright.
"Thank you to all who have participated and to all who will."
In December, the UVUW launched its first Community Impact Initiative.
"Increasing the job and life skills of at-risk Upper Valley youth offers a
significant opportunity to change lives by preventing future poverty,"
explains Dana Hansen, UVUW campaign director. "We will engage existing
service providers, corporate partners, and possibly new partners in the
educational field and municipal governments to develop innovative and effective
strategies."
"The Dartmouth campaign is part of the $1.2 million campaign that UVUW
needs to support the programs and agencies that provide services to over 35,000
local people," says William Hochstin, Dartmouth United Way campaign chair
and the director of materials management in the Procurement Office. "We
are very grateful to all who have made their contributions and pledges. Our
campaign will end on March 31, and we hope that those who have postponed the
decision will now be able to join us."
Donations can still be made through the personalized eWay online donation
links that were sent to all employees by e-mail last fall. Employees may e-mail for paper donation
forms or help with online donations. Hochstin is also available to provide
assistance via email or
at 646-3020. Forms and more information can be found at the Dartmouth United Way Web
site.
By SARAH MEMMI
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