Greetings,
We have now finalized our 2017 campaign results. I want to thank you for all of your support this past year. We are very grateful for your generosity and commitment as we have been assessing the health of our organization. We have undergone internal restructuring and are finalizing new approaches to addressing issues around education, income, and health in Manitowoc County. I am confident our asset-based approach to collective action and results-based accountability will enable us to come out stronger and more effective in helping to address the basic human needs for safety, satisfaction, and connectedness.
The 2017 campaign raised $290,500 in pledges from 1,130 generous donors and volunteers, like you. This money is being invested in calendar year 2018 to honor fulfillment of grants awarded in 2017, support 2-1-1 information and referral, volunteer services, issue advocacy and education, coalition work, and launching the 2018 campaign.
As we are in the midst of our transformation, we couldn’t be more excited about the possibilities. Our focus will be intentional. We have been committed to supporting people who are income-constrained and to remaining relevant to donors and the community for nearly 100 years. We are committed to doing the same for the next 100 years. We’re doing this by building on our strengths, evolving our business model, adding new capabilities and staying focused on issues.
For quarter 2, we want to draw your attention to the connection between health and community engagement. We’re proud of the work we continue to do together. And rest assured, we won’t stop fighting until every person in Manitowoc County has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Living United –
Tania Spofford, MS-OCL
Executive Director
United Way Manitowoc County