Monadnock United Way Campus Campaign Update

From Mark Reynolds, College and Media Relations: My mother used to tell me, “First, take care of your own.” One of the best ways we can take care of our own - our neighbors right here in our local community - is through the Monadnock United Way, and now’s the time. There are plenty of folks in the Monadnock region that desperately need our help. Area requests for food, shelter, and heating assistance are way up and well beyond what the local agencies can handle. The cry for help is loud and strong.

The MUW supports 49 critical agencies through a largely volunteer organization that puts 90% of your dollar to work for the people who need it most. As in other years, KSC is pitching in to help this important effort. So far, over 60 people are supporting the general campaign, and 12 have contributed at the Leadership Level by giving $500 or more. We’ve raised a total of $15,089. Those who have given have been remarkably generous, but we can still do a lot more.

We need everyone’s help! Most contributors choose to give by payroll deduction, an easy and painless way to help. Just think: If every employee on campus gave just $2 per pay (anyone can afford that!), we’d raise over $52,000. With so many people hurting in our community, there’s never been a more important time for those of us fortunate enough to be receiving steady paychecks to step up and help those who don’t have that security.

Everyone should have received a pledge form from Francis Brush (fbrush@keene.edu or 8-2652) and Melissa Laughner (mlaughner@keene.edu or 8-2865), our general campaign chairs. Please use that form to chip in and let the Monadnock region know that KSC cares. For those of you who are feeling especially fortunate, please contact Mark Reynolds (mreynolds@keene.edu or 8-2147) for a Leadership Giving Pledge form. It’s easy for you to make a big difference - and take care of our own!