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North Central College and Naperville United Way: Making a Difference in the Community
November 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
At North Central College, Franchon Lindsay, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, and Sandy Nusko, Administrative Secretary for the Office of Human Resources, have been coordinating the Naperville United Way Campus Campaign. For the past seven years, Franchon and Sandy have encouraged North Central College employees to give back to the community in which they work.
How did you learn about and then become involved with Naperville United Way?
Franchon: I have known about and contributed to United Way for more than 30 years. However, I became actively involved with Naperville United Way in 2000 when I took a position in Human Resources at North Central College, and realized our office coordinated the Campus Campaign. We had an outstanding first year and each year we strived to better our efforts. Also, from June 2002 to March 2005, I was a member of the Naperville United Way Board of Directors.
Sandy: I learned about Naperville United Way in 1999 when I began working at North Central College. In 2000, I became more involved when I took over as the College?s United Way Campaign Coordinator. In 2001, as part of Naperville United Way?s 50th Anniversary, I was a volunteer committee member for ?The Baby Giraffe Walk,? the initial year for the outdoor sculptures displayed in downtown Naperville.
What are the rewards for you both as a volunteer and as a contributor to Naperville United Way?
Franchon: I have experienced firsthand how United Way works and the good it does. I have a granddaughter with spina bifida and she is paralyzed from the waist down. When I visited her at Children?s Memorial Hospital, I would see United Way information and I spoke with various individuals who received assistance from United Way contributions. So when I had the opportunity to be actively involved, I looked upon this as an honor to be able to not only give donations, but also through my volunteer efforts, help others appreciate the value of giving and supporting United Way.
Sandy: Being both a volunteer and a contributor is rewarding for me simply because I know that I?m part of the North Central College Campus Campaign, which will ultimately help my fellow community members in need, through educational development, leadership and resources.
Why is Naperville United Way so important to the community?
Franchon: People who willingly give to Naperville United Way do so because they see the benefits and value of doing so. It is imperative that we continue to ?shine the light? on all the good Naperville United Way has done and continues to do. Some think that if they are not giving hundreds of dollars, it is of little or no benefit. We must get the message out that pennies do make a difference and volunteering your time is equally as important as making a monetary donation.
Sandy: At North Central College we take great pride in being part of this community, which embraces us as part of the ?central family.? Each and every one of us at the College has at one time or another been touched by a disadvantaged student, a fellow co-worker in need or a cause dear to our hearts and our mission. We share with Naperville United Way, the rewarding means by which we are able to influence lifelong health and security, a crucial component to becoming an independent, self-sufficient adult.
Investing in United Way helps more than one person, one charity or one issue, because we support a broad range of programs that improve lives. United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to creative positive, lasting change.
Local Firm Owes Fundraising Success to Enthusiastic Employees
May 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Through the contributions of local businesses, such as DiGiovine Hnilo Jordan and Johnson Ltd., Naperville United Way is able to support a broad range of programs that improve lives.
For the past six years, Liz Gonzalez, firm administrator at DHJ and J, has enthusiastically led the company?s United Way fundraising campaign.
How did you become involved with United Way?
Our managing partner, Tom Jordan, is a past board member and long-time supporter of the Naperville United Way. Tom asked me if I would be interested in heading up our campaign. He talked to me about what a fantastic organization it is and how they go about supporting such a broad range of programs locally.
Why is your campaign so successful year after year?
We run a fun and energetic campaign with raffles and prizes donated by our company. It?s terrific to see everyone getting involved and making those pledges. We try to have as much fun as we can with our campaign before tax season hits ? then the fun is officially over!
What are the rewards for you as a volunteer and contributor to United Way?
Each year when DHJ and J kicks off a new campaign, I am rewarded with a great feeling of knowing our staff contributions and volunteered time will make a difference in our community. I am confident that my contributions are going to worthwhile agencies that count on me. As campaign coordinator, I can easily translate that feeling to the rest of our staff because I truly believe it.
Investing in United Way helps more than one person, one charity or one issue, because we support a broad range of programs that improve lives. United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to create positive, lasting change.
Naperville United Way . . . Answering Needs
September 10, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Contributions to the Naperville United Way are the most effective way to invest in our community and make positive, lasting change.
For this reason, Park National Bank is proud to support the Naperville United Way through an annual employee fund raising campaign and corporate gift.
Their successful 2005-2006 campaign earned the bank the Top Corporate Citizen Award from the Naperville United Way for their donation of $89,561.
For the past four years, Pepper Albrecht Erdmann, Marketing Product Manager at Park National Bank has helped to organize the campaign.
Why has Park National bank chosen to run a corporate wide campaign for the United Way?
Park National Bank is built on a strong community banking philosophy; the United Way provides us with a comprehensive way to impact all of the people living and working in the communities we serve, including Naperville.
Why has Park National Bank’s employee fundraising campaign been so successful?
I believe our campaign is successful because we make it fun with kick-off activities and contests, but also because we do a good job of explaining that with a donation to the United Way, you don’t have to choose who to help, you can help everyone.
Why do you personally give to the Naperville United Way?
I support the Naperville United Way because it is the best investment of my donation dollars. They research the issues facing our community and invest our dollars where they are needed most. Since joining the Naperville United Way Board of Directors, I’ve gotten to be a part of the funding process and I am impressed by the quality programming the Naperville United Way supports and the dedication of all the community volunteers.
The mission of the Naperville United way is to improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of Naperville.
COSTCO Partnering with the Community and United Way
September 1, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Contributions to the Naperville United Way are the most effective way to invest in our community and make positive, lasting change. For this reason, COSTCO Wholesale Naperville is proud to support the Naperville United Way through an annual employee fundraising campaign.
Since the opening of COSTCO Naperville in 2003, Chris Davis, general manager, has helped to organize the local campaign that has donated over $83,000 to Naperville United Way.
Why has COSTCO chosen to run a campaign for the United Way?
We are very committed to our community and feel the United Way is the best way to give back to the community that we work and live in. Our founder, Jim Sinegal, is an avid supporter of the United Way. It is part of the corporate culture of COSTCO to give back to the community.
Why has COSTCO Naperville?s employee fundraising campaign been so successful?
Our employees understand what the United Way does and the effect it has on our community. The United Way researches the needs of the community and seeks out the best programs were our donation will have the most impact. 99% of our employees participate in our fundraising campaign because they want to make a difference right here in Naperville.
Do you personally give to United Way?
Yes, I do. I believe in the work of the United Way. The United Way has touched our lives, all of us, in one way or another.
Investing in the United Way helps more than one person, one charity or one issue, because we support a broad range of programs that improve lives.
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