Drum-roll Please… Our 2009 Community Campaign results are in!
By David P. Calzi
2009 Metro United Way Community Campaign Chair
Photo by Walt Norris of Dave Calzi at the Metro United Way 2009 Community Campaign end event at Neighborhood House. Click on the picture for more photos from the event!
The results that Metro United Way achieved during 2009, raising $27.1 million, will help continue to make a difference in many lives in our community. To all of our donors and volunteers who have supported us so generously, we are very grateful and hope that you feel a sense of pride in all that has been accomplished this year.
We realize, however, that the difficult times are not yet behind us. Over the past year, Metro United Way has continued to see an increase in requests for assistance with basic services — food and shelter. Many of these requests are from people who have never had to ask before. This means the needs are greater than ever and our work will continue to be important. We, as a community, will need to stay vigilant and address these challenges in 2010 and beyond.
It’s been an honor and pleasure to serve as your 2009 Metro United Way General Campaign Chair. I treasure every minute spent with the Metro United Way staff, volunteers and agencies and am appreciative of all that they have taught me and the opportunity I have had to serve our community.
I thank each of you for your support and know that you will continue to champion the cause of Metro United Way for many years to come.
Live United!
Sincerely,
David P. Calzi
2009 Metro United Way Community Campaign Chair
