The City of Nacogdoches is excited to once again participate in the Live United Campaign, part of Nacogdoches County United Way’s 2011 campaign. In 2010 city employees raised $12,751 for the organization. Tarah Peace, Assistant Human Resources Manager, is part of the United Way’s Loaned Executive Program. “I am thrilled to be able to help such a wonderful agency in this capacity,” said Peace, “I hope that this year we (the City) can increase our contributions by at least 10%.”
Tarah Peace, and Sarah OBrien, City of Naocgdoches United Way Committee Members show their support for the 2011 Live United Campaign outside of City Hall.
The City of Nacogdoches’ United Way Campaign got underway last week and runs until Monday, October 17, 2011. Funds raised through United Way are invested in local programs to improve lives and build a strong community. Our goal of the 10% increase will help the City remain one of the top 10 contributors for United Way so that city employees can qualify for the United Way “Close to Home” program.
The City’s United Way committee hosts informal meeting for all of its employees. At each of the city’s employee meetings, United Way Executive Director Gary Ashcraft speaks with city employees about not only how their contributions make a difference but also about what steps to take to point someone in the right direction when they are in a situation where they need help. Representatives of various agencies have also attended these meetings to speak with city employees from organizations such as CASA, Family Crisis Center of East Texas, Solid Foundation Association, Nacogdoches Senior Center, Encourager Program and more.
New to the city’s campaign this year is their partnership with Chick-Fil-A. All city employees who attended an informative meeting received a coupon for a free chicken sandwich. The City is also hosting a “Kiss the Cow” competition encouraging employees to donate funds, which benefit United Way, so that one lucky employee will actually “Kiss the Cow” on Monday, October 17th, at 2 p.m. in front of City Hall, on the Plaza Principal Stage in historic downtown Nacogdoches.
For questions about Nacogdoches County United Way contact Gary Lee Ashcraft at (936) 564-5869. For more information about the City’s United Way campaign please call Tarah Peace at (936) 559-2567.
