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New Directors Elected and Outgoing Board Members Recognized
Orestes Baez, Katrina Harwood, and Aimee Thurner elected to United Way Blackhawk Region’s Board of Directors.
January 23, 2022
Orestes Baez, Katrina Harwood, and Aimee Thurner elected to United Way Blackhawk Region’s Board of Directors.
“The holiday season is the perfect time to convey gratitude and share joyous news,” said United Way Blackhawk Region CEO Mary Fanning-Penny. “More than 4,200 local children have been mailed free books because of United Way’s financial support and partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. That’s a wonderful milestone to celebrate!”
At United Way Blackhawk Region, we want every child to be inspired. We want every child to experience book fairs.
There are myriad reasons why you should consider a gift to United Way Blackhawk Region, but we’ve narrowed them down to the top 10.
Each year, United Way Blackhawk Region invites community members to pledge financial gifts to combat societal ills and help address critical needs. As set by the volunteer board of directors, the 2021 community campaign goal is $2.3 million.
Your participation is encouraged and appreciated and your collective voices will help us identify initiatives that prioritize dollars where they’re needed most.
As always, United Way’s ability to fulfill and grow our commitment to the community is contingent upon the generous financial support of individual donors, corporate partners, and successful workplace campaigns
“We are asking nonprofit agencies, service clubs, public schools, municipalities, and service organizations, to please consider submitting project(s) so we may afford the hundreds of volunteers who participate in this one-day event a meaningful experience.”
More than 50 local companies will receive Campaign Awards for their exceptional support of the Community Campaign, including four companies, ABC Supply Co. inc., Kerry, Mercyhealth and Regal that will receive the impressive Cornerstone Award for campaigns that exceeded $100,000.
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