On Friday October 30 Action read members had a chance to give back at their United Way Fundraiser. Members of the Action read community put on costumes and gathered to eat scary snacks as they watched the movie Beetlejuice in support of the United way capital campaign.
Mira Clarke Executive Director kindly answered my questions about this event.
Why was this event important?
It was to raise both money and awareness for the great work of the United Way of Guelph Wellington. Each September to December the United Way holds its annual campaign. As a United Way agency Action Read participates by regularly speaking at businesses and factories across the city or by hosting community tours at our agency. Staff also participates in the employee payroll deduction program. (Last year we won an award for our high level of staff participation) Finally, we try to hold events such as this so that learners can also have the opportunity to get involved. We know that people want to help out - they just need to be given the opportunity.
Who participated? How many attended? Approximately 20 people attended. Mostly learners but some volunteers and staff too. In addition, some people who could not attend sent in donations of money or treats or cheesecake or food for the food bank! The event raised $117, a great start to our United Way Campaign
Was the event a success? What made it a success? It was a success because it was a fun, low stress way to raise money for the United Way. Equally important was the awareness it raised. It showed that people want to do fun community things, particularly when it helps a great cause. Plus Action Readers love to dress up!
Mira Clarke Executive Director kindly answered my questions about this event.
Why was this event important?
It was to raise both money and awareness for the great work of the United Way of Guelph Wellington. Each September to December the United Way holds its annual campaign. As a United Way agency Action Read participates by regularly speaking at businesses and factories across the city or by hosting community tours at our agency. Staff also participates in the employee payroll deduction program. (Last year we won an award for our high level of staff participation) Finally, we try to hold events such as this so that learners can also have the opportunity to get involved. We know that people want to help out - they just need to be given the opportunity.
Who participated? How many attended? Approximately 20 people attended. Mostly learners but some volunteers and staff too. In addition, some people who could not attend sent in donations of money or treats or cheesecake or food for the food bank! The event raised $117, a great start to our United Way Campaign
Was the event a success? What made it a success? It was a success because it was a fun, low stress way to raise money for the United Way. Equally important was the awareness it raised. It showed that people want to do fun community things, particularly when it helps a great cause. Plus Action Readers love to dress up!
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It is rather interesting for me to read this blog. Thanks for it. I like such themes and anything connected to them. I would like to read more soon.
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