What’s your story?
The Marketing Department is hard at work creating fundraising materials for our upcoming campaign. Part of my job as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator is gathering stories of people who have been touched by Metro United Way agencies and initiatives. Here at Metro United Way, we call them “success stories,” and every time I have the privilege of hearing a success story, I am astounded and amazed.
There are so many stories, in every shape and size, that tell of tragedy to triumph. While everyone has their own unique story, I am beginning to see a theme emerge – the majority of people I have spoken with expressed that they “never thought it would happen to me.” Story after story, I heard people say that they donated to Metro United Way, or volunteered for Metro United Way, but never thought that they would need Metro United Way.
Did you know that two out of every three people in our community will use a Metro United Way-funded service in our lifetime? I have two sisters, so between the three of us, one will probably need assistance from Metro United Way at some point. When I fill out my pledge card, I think of each of them – and want Metro United Way services to be here in her time of need. I want to make sure that she is a success story.
I also fill out my pledge card in honor of you – should you ever need Metro United Way-funded services, I want you to be a success story too! Do you already have a success story to share? I’d love to talk to you-call 583-2821 and ask for Kate. I look forward to hearing from you!
P.S-I cannot wait to share our success stories with you-they are incredible! Sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter, LIVE UNITED Online, to be the among the first to read them!
