Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Dec. 12
Christmas is coming upon us quickly. It’s seen as the season of parties, benevolence, and giving to family, friends, and those in need. I suppose it’s the end of the year benefit review to take advantage of health care maximums, and tax advantages that got the tradition started. Or perhaps it’s that it’s cold out and it’s obvious that there are those in need.
There are plenty of charities that will ask for your hard earned dollars. I’d like you to think about giving to the United Way of Clinton County, Iowa, if you haven’t given yet this year. I hope you’ve heard about how much good we can do with a gift of any size. If not, I, or our local Board members, Campaign volunteers or staff will be glad to chat with you. When we combine small gifts with many others, we make a big impact in our communities.
We’ve heard from several people that have been helped this year.
Lindsey, who escaped an abusive relationship
Nate who is determined to beat the cycle of addiction that has left him without a normal adult life
Ashley, who has reached 100 days of sobriety for the first time since she stated using drugs.
I also don’t want to forget:
Regan who has found friendships and the courage to make good choices through Boy Scouts
Jodi, who made a lifelong friendship and become family with her young Mentee who now goes to college.
Your contribution stays local to help friends, family and co-workers. It’s easy to accept internet or Facebook stories that say the money goes to fund lavish benefits at the national organization. But, you know what? It does not. It STAYS in Camanche, Clinton, DeWitt, and the surrounding area to help that person who lives in their car or on someone’s couch. Or works two jobs but just doesn’t have the money to get their car repaired so they can stay working and pay their bills. It’s a HAND UP not a hand out.
It’s easy to grumble about not having what we’d like, but many of us have much for which to be thankful. Let’s reach into our pockets in the next few weeks and make sure United Way funded agencies, like YWCA, Scouts, Associate Benevolent Society, Salvation Army, and others, have enough to keep helping those in need in our communities. Do it because it needs to be done, as well as take advantage of year-end giving and tax benefits. It doesn’t need to be much, but give a little more than last year. Help one more person for one more time this coming year.
Your gift will do much good in 2020.
Best wishes to you and yours in this holiday season.
Cheryl McCulloh
Executive Director, United Way of Clinton County, Iowa
Contact:
Cheryl McCulloh, Executive Director
(563) 242-1209
Original source can be found here.
Source: Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce
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