LOVE ROCKS FOR THE UNITED WAY
LABELLE, FL (February 21, 2008) – The United Way of Hendry and Glades Counties held their annual Valentine’s celebration and fundraiser at the Barron House in LaBelle on Saturday. The “Love Rocks!” event featured food, music and a silent auction. Phil Pelletier was the master of ceremonies and introduced the LaBelle Middle School and High School ensembles who entertained the crowd of over 200 people.
“Love Rocks” raised approximately $17,500 for the local United Way, its partner agencies and initiatives. The goal for the United Way of Hendry & Glades campaign is $180,000. The campaign has raised $164,000 thus far which is 91% of the goal. The campaign officially wraps up on February 29th.
“Because of the economic slow-down, there is an even greater need in our community than in previous years for United Way Services. It is extremely important that we reach 100% of our goal so that the United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives can assist more people in our community who need our help,” said Cliff Smith, President of the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades.
Event Chair, Julie Osterhout-Boardman said she was extremely pleased with the turnout and thanked the many sponsors of the event including: Alico Inc., Julie & Thomas Boardman, Florida Community Bank, Joe Marlin Hilliard, Climate Control, Church of the Good Shepard, LaBelle Rotary Club, Pavese Law Firm, Burson Weathers Real Estate, Current Electric Services, Family Eye Center, Goodlad State Farm, First Bank of Clewiston’s LaBelle and Clewiston branches.
Michael Talaga, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Information Technology for Alico, Inc., is serving as this year’s volunteer Campaign Chair for the United Way of Hendry and Glades Counties.
A local network of thirty-four agencies and programs will receive funds from the 2007-2008 United Way of Hendry & Glades fundraising campaign. These agencies include: The Salvation Army, the Children’s Advocacy Center, Child Care of Southwest Florida, Healthy Families and many others. This network serves a diverse range of needs such as nurturing children and youth, strengthening families, meeting critical needs such as helping the elderly and disabled live independently, and empowering communities by bringing health and human services to neighborhoods. The network of United Way agencies helped over 21,000 people in Hendry and Glades Counties last year.
Extensive volunteer involvement allows the United Way to keep fundraising costs extremely low, and community volunteers evaluate agency performance and thoroughly study agency budgets and programs to make sure United Way dollars are spent efficiently and w
ith impact. All money raised through the United Way of Hendry and Glades Counties campaign remains in the Hendry and Glades area aiding members of the community who really need the help.
In addition to raising funds for human service organizations in our community, the United Way promotes partnerships and collaborations among agencies, helping them to work together focusing on issues and solutions that continue to improve lives.
This year is the organization’s 50th anniversary. The United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties has been “the way the community cares” since it was established in 1957. For more information please call United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades House in LaBelle at (863) 675-8383 or visit http://www.unitedwaylee.org/.
LABELLE, FL (February 21, 2008) – The United Way of Hendry and Glades Counties held their annual Valentine’s celebration and fundraiser at the Barron House in LaBelle on Saturday. The “Love Rocks!” event featured food, music and a silent auction. Phil Pelletier was the master of ceremonies and introduced the LaBelle Middle School and High School ensembles who entertained the crowd of over 200 people.
“Love Rocks” raised approximately $17,500 for the local United Way, its partner agencies and initiatives. The goal for the United Way of Hendry & Glades campaign is $180,000. The campaign has raised $164,000 thus far which is 91% of the goal. The campaign officially wraps up on February 29th.
“Because of the economic slow-down, there is an even greater need in our community than in previous years for United Way Services. It is extremely important that we reach 100% of our goal so that the United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives can assist more people in our community who need our help,” said Cliff Smith, President of the United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades.
Event Chair, Julie Osterhout-Boardman said she was extremely pleased with the turnout and thanked the many sponsors of the event including: Alico Inc., Julie & Thomas Boardman, Florida Community Bank, Joe Marlin Hilliard, Climate Control, Church of the Good Shepard, LaBelle Rotary Club, Pavese Law Firm, Burson Weathers Real Estate, Current Electric Services, Family Eye Center, Goodlad State Farm, First Bank of Clewiston’s LaBelle and Clewiston branches.
Michael Talaga, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Information Technology for Alico, Inc., is serving as this year’s volunteer Campaign Chair for the United Way of Hendry and Glades Counties.
A local network of thirty-four agencies and programs will receive funds from the 2007-2008 United Way of Hendry & Glades fundraising campaign. These agencies include: The Salvation Army, the Children’s Advocacy Center, Child Care of Southwest Florida, Healthy Families and many others. This network serves a diverse range of needs such as nurturing children and youth, strengthening families, meeting critical needs such as helping the elderly and disabled live independently, and empowering communities by bringing health and human services to neighborhoods. The network of United Way agencies helped over 21,000 people in Hendry and Glades Counties last year.
Extensive volunteer involvement allows the United Way to keep fundraising costs extremely low, and community volunteers evaluate agency performance and thoroughly study agency budgets and programs to make sure United Way dollars are spent efficiently and w
ith impact. All money raised through the United Way of Hendry and Glades Counties campaign remains in the Hendry and Glades area aiding members of the community who really need the help.In addition to raising funds for human service organizations in our community, the United Way promotes partnerships and collaborations among agencies, helping them to work together focusing on issues and solutions that continue to improve lives.
This year is the organization’s 50th anniversary. The United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties has been “the way the community cares” since it was established in 1957. For more information please call United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades House in LaBelle at (863) 675-8383 or visit http://www.unitedwaylee.org/.
Pictured are: Julie Osterhout-Boardman, event chair; Jennylyn Mitchell United Way staff and Kate English.
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