Jamestown (CSi)  The Jamestown United Way Campaign Goal for 2014-15 is $210,000. 99% of the money donated to the United Way stays here in Jamestown and Stutsman County.

United Way Secretary, Dana Wallace who also handles Publicity, said the United Way was able to achieve their ambitious goal last year and the Jamestown community has been incredible over the last few years, and the United Way believes that support will continue. The Jamestown community has a greater need for services, which is the reason the campaign goal was raised this year to help meet the needs for the services in Jamestown.

The Jamestown United Way has moved toward the Community Impact model. This model will allow the showing community—through agency collaboration—how the United Way impacts the community.

United Way’s work is focused on the building blocks for a good life including:

Education

– Helping Children and Youth Achieve Their Potential

Income

– Promoting Financial Stability and Independence

Health

– Improving People’s Health

The United Way currently helps to fund 19 agencies some of which include: Buffalo Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, Boy & Girl Scouts, Camp Rokiwan, Safe Shelter, RSVP, James River Family Fitness, Arts After School which is a program for children within the Jamestown Fine Arts Association, and Consumer Credit Counseling.

The Board consists of an 18 member Board of Directors. This year the United Way President is Megan Aldinger, 1st Vice President Carla Edinger, 2nd Vice President Jessica Haak, Treasurer, Rebecca Kercher, and Secretary/Publicity, Dana Wallace.

Board members can serve two consecutive three year terms and then are required to sit out, so the board is always looking for new members who bring new ideas and energy to the board.

The United Way’s theme this year is, “United We Can.”

Ms. Wallace added that the community can make a difference, and change lives by coming to the Kick-Off Event, and continue on by attending some of the upcoming United Way events.

The past two campaigns have greatly exceeded expectations and the citizens of Jamestown and Stutsman County have been so supportive. The goal has gotten larger this year, but officials hope to not only meet it, but exceed it.

Other events or fundraisers in the coming months, include:  a bake sale at the Buffalo Mall and holding the bowling tournament again this year.

There will be the New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball at the Gladstone Inn & Suites this year.

She pointed out, However, the BIGGEST United Way donations come from the business and workers in the community.

Pledge Packets are being delivered this month.

Also, check out on the United Way, on facebook at United Way of Stutsman County for updates.

 

Previously…

The Jamestown United Way Kickoff Event is on September 19, 2014, at Jack Brown Stadium.  There will be inflatables, food vendors, and a family friendly outdoor movie.

No pets please.

On Tuesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, United Way Secretary, Dana Wallace who also handles Publicity, said, Coborn’s has partnered with the United Way to help put on a bratwurst and hotdog stand with all proceeds from food sales going the United Way.

The 19 local United Way agencies will be there with fun activities for the kids and to tell the community more about what they do for Stutsman County.

Inflatables are courtesy of Jamestown Inflatables for the kids. Then a family friendly movie will begin at 7:30 p.m.. Newman Signs will be putting up a screen and there will be free popcorn courtesy of Bison 6 Cinema. Everyone will be asked to sit on the field so bring your lawn chairs and blankets to get comfortable.