Get Ready for Campaign 2012! |
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Hundreds of companies, organizations, local government offices and schools are gearing up for the 2012 United Way Campaign, which starts in September. About 25 early birds have already kicked off their Campaigns -- including Kroger, UPS/UPS Freight, Union First Market Bank, and The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond -- and they are Living United around the clock! Watch this space to meet the 2012 United Way Campaign Chair and see how thousands of people across our region LIVE UNITED!
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How You Support Local Youth |
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Teenager Antonio (left) counts on his mentor, Mr. Dorsey, for advice, support and a weekly phone call that strengthens their bond. Research shows that when youth have access to positive adult role models and programs that help them develop socially, academically and emotionally, they become better students and stronger community members.
Your United Way gift helps make mentoring relationships like Antonio's possible and gives thousands of school-age youth positive places to go outside of school!
Meet Antonio and Mr. Dorsey in this new video >>> |
SunTrust CEO Leads Board |
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Gail Letts (left), President and CEO of SunTrust Bank, Central Virginia, is the new Chair of the Board of Directors for your United Way. Ms. Letts, who has been on the Board of Directors since 2008, will serve as Chair until 2014. Channing J. Martin of Williams Mullen has been elected Vice Chair.
Read about the Board of Director's new members >>> |