KPBSD MEMO
KPBSD sets United Way goal of $12,000.00
Soldotna, October 18, 2011—KPBSD supports United Way, and encourages KPBSD employees to consider contributing via a payroll deduction, or a one-time donation to help meet our KPBSD $12,000 goal.
Dr. Steve Atwater writes:
“The District is again pleased to partner with United Way. We recognize the multitude of services that United Way provides are a great benefit to our students, families, and the community. Please support United Way.”
The United Way 2011 Campaign theme is Living United “On the Kenai”:
“The money you donate goes directly to peninsula residents (not United Way) through direct program services provided by our 29 member agencies. All dollars contributed to Kenai Peninsula United way are invested in nonprofits on the Kenai Peninsula. Smaller agencies providing invaluable services may otherwise go unnoticed if not for their affiliation as a United Way member agency.”
Pledge Form Payroll Deduction offers an opportunity to give a little each paycheck, but over the course of the year it adds up. You can designate a particular agency if it is dear to your heart.
If you are asking yourself, “Why should I give to United Way?” KPUW offers these points:
- KPUW supports local Kenai Peninsula projects only
- KPUW accounts for every dollar in service provided
- It is a volunteer force of your local friends and neighbors making decisions (allocations, admissions, KPUW Board)
- One single donation helps 29 different agencies
- United Way is the only charity allowed payroll deduction program nationwide
- You can see the results of your donations every day in your own community
- Over 87% of Kenai Peninsula United Way funds stay here on the Kenai Peninsula
Your gift has the power to improve lives:
For less than $5 a week, your annual gift of $250 will provide:
Fifty well balanced and nutritious meals to home bound seniors.
One week of shelter for a mother and child escaping abuse.
For less than $10 a week, your annual gift of $500 will provide:
A senior citizen five round trip rides to the hospital per week for essential medical treatments.
One year of after school programs for twenty five underprivileged children who would otherwise be home alone.
Please support United Way, and help KPBSD reach the $12,000 goal this year! That’s double last year’s contributions, but still less than KPBSD has contributed in the past.