The Final Stretch

James Chmiel
2011 Campaign Chair

I’ll give it to you straight up - both United Way KW and our community are feeling the effects of a volatile economy. As a result, we’re still predicting a shortfall for this year's campaign while our community faces an increase in social service needs. It’s a challenge that will only become greater now that winter weather is bearing down on us.

We’re in the final stretch of the United Way KW fall workplace campaign, so I guess it’s pretty fitting that I ask you to do just that – stretch.

Stretch your notion of what it means to support our community. Can you dig a little deeper and do more, either by donating additional funds or volunteering more? How about reaching out to your local networks – friends, family, colleagues – and encouraging them to do more too?

The need is there, so please, let’s continue to rally together and make sure the dollars are too. I know we can do more. We NEED to do more. It's not too late to get involved.

Thank you to all the people and organizations that have donated and supported United Way KW this year. You play an integral part in bringing about positive change in our community – change that benefits us all.

Don’t forget to join us February 29th, 2012, at the Waterloo Inn for our Community Spirit Awards, when we reveal how much was raised in our community and celebrate the wonderful people and organizations that helped to make a difference.