High Point United Way chairman says thanks
At our 2007 campaign kickoff on Sept. 15, the fundamental spirit of caring, civic pride and giving that is a hallmark of the Greater High Point community was demonstrated by the 36 United Way "Pacesetter" companies that conducted their fund-raising efforts in advance of our general campaign. We are pleased to announce that these initial campaigns have already raised $1.7 million toward our total campaign goal of $4,370,029.
It is through the efforts of caring and concerned citizens such as these and many other dedicated volunteers and supporters that the United Way of Greater High Point and its 29 partner agencies are able to continue to provide life-changing and life-saving benefits to so many in our community.
On behalf of the United Way of Greater High Point, and particularly those served by its 29 partner agencies, we extend heartfelt thanks to all the generous citizens who support our United Way with their donations and volunteerism. Because of you, our 2007 campaign is off to a great start. And thanks to you, and your continued generous support, we can confidently say we will continue to do "what matters" in High Point, Archdale, Trinity and Jamestown.
Charles Cain
High Point
The writer is chairman of the 2007 Campaign of United Way of Greater High Point.
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Here is one less contributer!
When I found out that the United Way cut Boy Scouts out of their group of charities I decided to just give all of my contributions straight TO the Boy Scouts!
What Matters......well that is out for debate!
Posted on October 4, 2007 10:27 AM
geohokie, there are reasons that many United Way's have cut Boy Scout funding. Some people/groups view discrimination as bad and do not care to fund such antiquated ideas/ideals.
Shalom
Posted on October 4, 2007 10:52 AM
Darryl,
Your thought process goes both ways.
Posted on October 4, 2007 1:53 PM
geohokie, is it my thought process or is it simple justice?
Look at the mission of United Way as a whole and see if that fits in with the mission of funded/formerly funded groups.
There is a church in Chapel Hill that was a founding sponsor of a Boy Scout troop. That church has a complete "open door" policy for people/groups that used its facilities; regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, sobriety, etc.
However, when the Boy Scouts made its landmark statement, that church had to rethink its position. A formal letter was sent to the Boy Scouts. Sadly, the Boy Scouts revoked the sponsorship of the troop by that church. All that was asked was that NO ONE be denied by Boy Scouts when using that church's facilities.
So, who acted inappropriately? That church only seeks to follow the TWO GREATEST COMMANDMENTS.
It was a sad day for that church and Boy Scouting. That church has been a sponsor for over 40 years when the charter was revoked!
Shalom
Posted on October 4, 2007 3:38 PM