The following letter written by
Sonny Jurgensen, former Redskins quarterback, was
read at United Way's campaign kickoff breakfast.
2006 Campaign Kick off ( September 7, 2006 )
Harrisonburg, VA (September 7, 2006) -- The United Way 2006 Community Investment Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast was held this morning with more than 120 community leaders gathering to energize the start of the 2006 fundraising drive. The United Way?s goal for 2006 is to build a stronger community by creating lasting change in the lives of more than 11,000 people in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County by raising $1,010,000.
The 2006 Pacesetter?s which include: BB & T, Blue Ridge Legal Services, Cargill Dayton, Cargill Timberville, Cargill Distribution Center, Clark & Bradshaw, First Bank & Trust, FNB Southeast, Lee & Associates, PBGH, Pilgrim?s Pride, Planter?s Bank, Rockingham Heritage Bank, Rockingham National Bank, RR Donnelley, Shenandoah Shared Hospital Services, SunTrust, Tenneco, United Way Board & Staff, and Wachovia, have set the pace by raising more than $155,000, which is 9% ahead of last year?s Pacesetter campaign.
Each year United Way hosts this event to share how each person?s contribution to United Way makes a difference in our community, and this year is no different. Betty Kremer and Tina Beachy, teachers with the IMPACT program shared the story of Maria Pena and how this community?s contributions to United Way are building a brighter future for Maria and her family.
To continue on the theme of ?Building a Stronger Community, Together? Milt McPike, VP of Operations, with Cargill shared with the crowd why he, and Cargill, thinks it is important to support our community. Milt says, ?the blueprint for a successful community is everyone working together to make it strong?.
To get the crowd ready to begin construction on their workplace campaigns Terry Weaver, 2006 Campaign Chair, with Lee & Associates, had everyone on their feet and don their ceremonial hard hat. Terry then challenged each person to use the blueprint provided by United Way to build the best campaign ever.
Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast ( August 5, 2005 )
United Way Campaign Kick-Off Set for September 7th.
United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County will kick-off it?s general Community Investment Campaign on September 7th at the JMU College Center. The breakfast will promote ?Making a Splash in Our Community?, this years United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County?s campaign theme.
The keynote speaker for the event will be Mickey Matthews, coach of the National Champion JMU Dukes football team. To join us for this event or to learn how you can make a splash in your community contact Kelly Adams at 540.434.6639.
United Way Pacesetter Event ( July 11, 2005 )
United Way Begins 2005 Community Impact Campaign
Harrisonburg, VA (July 11, 2005)?United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County begins the 2005 Community Impact Campaign with the annual Pacesetter Event. On July 27th the United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Community Impact Campaign Pacesetters and other key community supporters will gather to promote Community Impact in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County with United Way.
This years Pacesetter?s are; Clark & Bradshaw, Harrisonburg Rockingham Day Care, Kroger, Lee & Associates, PBGH, Plains Area Day Care, Roberta Webb Child Care Center, Second Bank & Trust, SunTrust, Tenneco, United Way of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County, and Valley Health Plan. For more information contact Kelly Adams at 540.434.6639.
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Celebration Event ( April 27 2005 )
Join us in celebrating what has been accomplished in Harrisonburg & Rockingham this past year. This years luncheon event is April 27, 2005 from 11:30am to 12:30pm at the JMU College Center Ballroom. To purchase your tickets contact the United Way office at 434.6636.
2005 Day of Caring ( May 18 2005 )
United Way is proud to announce the date of the 2005 Day of Caring. This years community volunteer event will be on May 18, 2005. If you are interested in volunteering your talents please contact Kelly Adams at the United Way 434.6639.
