Jim Stitt has been a donor to United Way of Westmoreland County for over 25 years. Read below about how he demonstrates the meaning of LIVE UNITED.
"I believe that as a resident of a community, you have a responsibility to provide solutions in any way you can to that community. That's why I have donated to United Way for so long. United Way puts my money into the programs that Westmoreland County needs the most.
I LIVE UNITED through contributions to my United Way."
A Diamond Donor is someone who has donated to a United Way organization continuously for 20 years or more. These individuals exhibit extraordinary
dedication to making a difference in our communities. This strong base
of supporters has enabled us to grow over the past century, building
programs that help families and individuals empower themselves to
create better lives.
Kimberly Barnard poses with an adored birdhouse in front of her freshly, painted, spare bedroom. Faith in Action's home safety check volunteers visited her home to help transform the once dreary and chipped walls into a bright and welcoming space.
ABB Inc. Employees Support Boy Scouts Annual Scouting for Food Drive. At this time of year, when ABB’s Sherry Stahl, Administrative Assistant to Marketing and Engineering, and Teresa Walker, Supply Chain Manager, get together, they are talking about how much food and support they can generate for the annual Scouting for Food Drive. In previous years, between 400 and 500 lbs. of non-perishable food has been collected from employees at the Mt. Pleasant facility. This year, ABB is helping to grow the drive by matching one dollar per pound collected.
For over 20 years, ABB Inc. has been a strong supporter of Scouting for Food since its inception. ABB’s Senior Vice President and General Manager, Chris Reinbold says, "Especially in today's economic conditions, we see this food drive as critical to the stability of our community and an opportunity for our employees to demonstrate their support and care for those in need. We are encouraged that our national ABB Foundation is able to provide matching support to leverage our local efforts.”
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November 24, 2008 UWWC Receives Funding from NCOA
Grant Awarded to United Way of Westmoreland County by NCOA For Exceptional Local Programs Engaging Older Adult Volunteers:
“Discovering How Older Adult Volunteers are Transforming the Nation’s Service Community”
Washington, D.C. — United Way of Westmoreland County has received a Multi-generation & Civic Engagement (MGCE) Initiative grant from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for demonstrating potential as an exceptional locally developed program model for older adult volunteers 55 years and older. This Initiative is funded through an innovative public-private partnership between NCOA, US Administration on Aging, Corporation for National and Community Service, the Atlantic Philanthropies and MetLife Foundation.
“Across the nation, local community groups are discovering new and innovative ways to significantly engage an expanding army of baby boomer volunteers,” said Nancy Kukovich, President of United Way of Westmoreland County. Our programs focus on ways that tap the life experience, skills and special talents of older adults to strengthen and reach vulnerable and aging segments of our community.”
United Way of Westmoreland County competed with more than 80 local applicants from across the country, and was selected as one of 14 local organizations for their exceptional program and volunteer engagement strategy...
“Grantees participating in this Initiative will undergo a vigorous process of review, documentation and model development that will provide the evidence to encourage greater investment by public and private funders, policy makers and legislators in effective programs and initiatives that engage older adult volunteers to address community issues and challenges”, said Tom Endres, NCOA vice president for Civic Engagement. “The grantees’ programs and practices will demonstrate what actually works and makes a difference at the local level, and how other communities and groups can apply these principles and models in their local communities.”
November 13, 2008 WLC Annual Women of Influence Breakfast
Jane Pauley Speaks on Family Matters at United Way Women’s Leadership Council Annual Breakfast”
Greensburg, PA (October 30, 2008) The United Way of Westmoreland County Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) hosted its third annual breakfast for the “Women of Influence” on October 30 at Four Points by Sheraton with over 200 attendees. The keynote speaker was Jane Pauley, past co-anchor of Today show and award winning broadcaster. This annual event is designed to celebrate the success of the Women’s Leadership Council this past year and to invite others to join.
Phil Dymond, co-chair of WLC, opened the breakfast by introducing Jordana Stephens, program officer of the Eden Hall Foundation which is the Premier Sponsor of the “Women of Influence” breakfast. Ms. Stephens outlined the history of the foundation and its commitment to addressing issues that face women. WLC Executive Committee member, Tina Parton was recognized for her leadership in securing annual partner sponsorship from Westinghouse. Additional support for this event came from Allegheny Power, an Allegheny Energy Company. To provide inspiration for existing and future members, Mary Catherine Motchar, president of Arbor Industrial Supplies, Inc. and Betsy Krisher, vice-president of Maher Duessel – Certified Public Accountants, described their reasons for being a WLC member and the merits of the group’s mission and results in helping the elderly in our area.
After the invocation, Donna Perone, president of Surge Point HR Talent of Murrysville, introduced Jane Pauley and her family. Ms. Pauley spoke about how her appreciation of community and giving back was built on many role models that included her parents, sister and family. She told how her parents tithed their earnings, which was a great contribution as their funds were carefully budgeted. With her sister Ann Pauley of Murrysville, and daughter, Rickie, present, she related her desire to set an example for her children. As a testimony to her and her parents’ commitment to giving, Jane and her husband Gary Trudeau emulate Jane’s parent’s formula of tithing for their family.
Dr. Mary Ann Gawelek, Provost of Seton Hill University and co-chair of the Women’s Leadership Council closed the event, exhorting attendees to join the effort of building a strong community of engaged, philanthropic women. The goal of the Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) is to promote leadership through philanthropy and engagement among women in our region. Women join the Council by pledging $1000 annually targeted exclusively to the WLC mission. Since its inception in spring of 2006, WLC membership has grown from 11 founding givers to over 120 members.
