United Way of the Adirondack Region Kicks Off Annual Campaign Amid Rising Needs
United Way of the Adirondack Region, Inc. officials have announced that their annual fundraising campaign has started. This Regional initiative, covering Clinton, Essex and Franklin Counties is conducted to raise needed funds for high-priority health and human service programs in the Adirondack Region. A network of 35 partner agencies benefits from these funds annually and this extensive network has historically provided service to 80,000 people collectively each year.
On Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, officials from the organization and volunteer campaign team members gathered to kick off the 2022 Fund Drive officially. This campaign will be conducted through the end of January 2024. At that time, the organization will begin preparing for the allocation process to invest the funds toward the highest priority needs.
Pacesetters are businesses and individuals that conduct their campaigns early to “set the pace” and encourage other donors to participate. Pacesetter results totaled $171,234.67, with some additional pacesetter results pending. John Bernardi, president and CEO, said, “We are very grateful to all of the pacesetters and supporters for giving us a healthy start toward raising these critical funds for our friends and neighbors here in the Adirondack Region.” The volunteer campaign team was also on hand to celebrate and to prepare for the months ahead. Campaign Team Members include Amy Collin, Co-Chair (Franklin), James Monty, Co-Chair (Essex); Todd McCarthy, Co-Chair (Clinton); Jody Carpenter, Sandra Young-Brady, Susan LeBlanc-Durocher, Gerald Morrow, Hannah Provost, Tony Searing, DaleAnne Wolter, Chris Mazzella (Board Chair), Shay Prentiss and Holly Black.
Bernardi highlighted the increased needs due to COVID-19 and the organization’s ALICE Report. The Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) data demonstrates the urgency caused by poverty and financial instability for hard-working families in our region.
The mission of the Organization is to be a leader in community partnership building and to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another.
Posted: October 4th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Charity Events, Community Events, Northern NY News.