Local Businessman, Art Littlefield and Bob Heap, Volunteer and Give Back to Community
October 10, 2007
Naperville United Way is made up of local residents and businesses who volunteer their time, energy and support to answer the needs of our community.
Local businessmen, Art Littlefield with Financial Strategies & Solutions Group and attorney Bob Heap with Kuhn, Heap and Monson, are co-chairs for the 2007 Annual Campaign.
What is your role with the United Way?
Art: Our responsibilities include creating and implementing campaign strategies and goals, reviewing current employer campaigns, and identifying prospective employers to support employee giving campaigns. Bob and I, along with NUW Chief Professional Officer Susan Fritz and NUW Board Members, meet regularly with both existing and future employer campaign participants.
Bob: Art and I have the responsibility of working with the United Way staff and Board to raise the much needed funds to allow the United Way to continue to fund the great social service agencies around Naperville. We try to bring new ideas to fundraising and promote public awareness of this great organization.
How did you get started volunteering at the Naperville United Way?
Art: I began supporting the NUW by sponsoring one of the many Farmyard Friends which were on display throughout Naperville during the summer of 2004. In addition, I have worked with Board Members to identify potential charitable giving strategies that will benefit the NUW in the years to come.
Bob: My law firm has been active in the United Way for many years now. I was approached by some board members to see if I would be willing to be a co-chair. I was more than happy to get involved.
Why do you volunteer for the Naperville United Way?
Art: NUW is a fabulous organization which provides funding to over 30 Partner Agencies utilizing ?outcome based evaluations.? It is an opportunity for our firm to support the entire Naperville community and not just individual segments.
Bob: I think that everyone should be involved in public service in their community. There is no better organization than the United Way for providing the funds necessary for helping people right here in Naperville. There are more people than you might think that just need a helping hand when times are tough. That?s not a political issue; it?s an issue of compassion.
If you would like to become a volunteer for the Naperville United Way ? Please contact Deena Manna at 630-369-2584.
Investing in Naperville United Way helps more than one person, one charity or one issue, because we support a broad range of programs that improve lives. Naperville United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to create positive, lasting change.
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