Guilford County businesses and volunteers showed up yesterday in support of the United Way of Greater Greensboro and United Way of High Point for the joint 2009 Kickoff campaign. The two agencies partnered with long-time community supporter, Volvo North America Trucks, to share stories of inspiration and stress the importance of giving back to those in need during a time of continuing economic challenge.
Representatives spoke from United Way of Greater Greensboro as well as United Way of High Point. Leah Price, Campaign Chair of United Way of High Point spoke first and talked about the significance of giving to others and stretching ourselves as well as our dollars during challenging times. She reminded the audience that needs in our community have almost doubled due to substance abuse, domestic violence, financial distress and illness brought on by stress, to a name a few. The United Way of High Point campaign goal for 2009 is $4.5 million.
United Way of Greater Greensboro announced its campaign goal of $12.5 million. The lofty goal is necessary due to record needs and a generous community that proves year after year that it cares for about the quality of life for its citizens. The strategy to achieve the 2009 goal will include new donor participation and donor expansion. United Way of Greater Greensboro Board Chair Chuck Flynt praised Greensboro’s ability to meet needs in 2008, plus an additional $400,000 which met critical emergency needs through Operation Greensboro Cares.
To cap off the event, volunteers hitched themselves to two separate Volvo trucks for a visual image signifying the importance of teamwork and that it will take everyone working together to meet critical needs in Guilford County through the combined efforts of UWGG and United Way of High Point. Want to help? Then please make a contribution.
