Hartwick College’s faculty and staff members have again come through with a season of support for the United Way. This year’s fundraising campaign brought in $4,534 from 104 donors.
“Once again, the generous spirit that helps to define our Hartwick community came through for those in need,” said Frank Werdann, campaign chairman and Hartwick Barnes & Noble Bookstore manager.
While local United Way chapters tackle issues based on local needs, common focus areas include helping children and youth succeed, improving access to healthcare, promoting self-sufficiency, and strengthening families. Nearly all of the money collected will be used for local needs, Werdann said, including a wide range of services.
"The fact that the money stays local and you can choose to have your donation go to a specific organization are two of the best features of the United Way fund drives," he said. "The campaign is a good way for the College to support the community and to contribute to the organizations that provide support for our friends and neighbors who are in need."
Werdann thanked this year’s campaign donors and volunteers, including building captains Assistant Professor of Art History Doug Zullo, Field Hockey Coach Anna Meyer, Coordinator of Student Payroll Shirley Georgia, Systems Manager Jack Sienkiewicz, Director of Greek Life and Leadership Programs Allison Green, Professor of History Peter Wallace, Director of Human Resources Suzanne Janitz, Director of Perrella Wellness Center Liz Morley, Professor of Biology Laura Malloy, and Circulation Manager Karen Dailey.
Special thanks also went out to those who sponsored prizes throughout the fundraising drive: Aramark’s Meg Shivers, Rick Accordino, and Anne Moriarty, Meyer, Director of Campus Safety Tom Kelly, Assistant Director of Registration Jane Bachman, Nursing Secretary Jennifer Morissette, Office of Academic Affairs Secretary Kay Amatucci, Development Assistant Marianne Poteet, Special Assistant to the President Karyl Clemens, Technical Assistant in Biology Rob Hunt, and Professor of Biology Laura Malloy.
United Way Executive Director Theresa Capuano said Hartwick has a long history with the organization. The College has collected donations since the 1980s and stays connected to the group through its board and committees.
Locally, the United Way has partnered with the Council of Community Services of New York State to provide mini-grants to nonprofit organizations in Delaware County, assisted in flood-recovery efforts, created and facilitated a countywide Hunger Task Force, and recently wrapped up a fundraising campaign for a fuel fund for those benefitted by HEAP.
The organization is a national network of more than 1,300 locally governed organizations that works to create lasting positive changes in communities and people's lives. Building on more than a century of service as the nation's preeminent community-based fundraiser, United Way engages the community to identify the underlying causes of the most significant local issues, develops strategies and pulls together and addresses financial and human resources, and measures the results. United Way of America is the national organization dedicated to leading the United Way movement.
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