“Meaningful community solutions require more than money,
programs or policies. The kind of real
and lasting change that benefits everyone is only possible when people from all
walks of life are willing to roll up their sleeves and go where their time and
talent is most needed.”*
For many, the season of St. Valentine’s Day is a time to
take stock and express appreciation for those around you. In that spirit, Berkshire United Way has
established a tradition of expressing our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to
the many volunteers, known as Employee Campaign Coordinators, who lead our
Workplace Campaigns. Over $1 million is raised here in the Berkshires through
more than 170 campaigns at businesses and organizations throughout the county –
that’s over 50% of our total investment in the community.
Employee Campaign Coordinators volunteered more than 800
hours this fall supporting Berkshire United Way by sharing our message and
organizing special fundraisers and events to bring awareness to our Workplace Campaigns. As a token of our appreciation, every
Employee Campaign Coordinator received a ‘valentine’ last week and Berkshire
United Way staff members visited more than 30 Employee Campaign Coordinators to
deliver homemade cookies, made by Berkshire United Way staff, along with our
heartfelt thanks for their tremendous effort in building a stronger community.
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| Development Manager, Duffy Judge, delivers cookies and thanks to Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Employee Campaign Coordinator, Sandy Girard. |
If you are interested in exploring volunteer opportunities
in support of creating lasting change here in the Berkshires, please call me at
413-442-6948, ext. 12, or drop me an email at djudge@berkshireunitedway.org.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Duffy
Development Manager*United Way Worldwide website
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