INTERESTING FACTS:

In the past 2.5 years since leaving the teaching profession, I've had the opportunity to interview many people as to their views on donating to different causes. To my surprise, the number one reason why the people I have interviewed do not donate is because they were never asked!!!! So I would like to take this opportunity in my blog to ASK for donations to the Valley United Way, which will be distributed among 24 health and human service agencies.

The second reason why people have not donated was because they felt that $1, $2 or even $5 per week (on payroll deduction) would not be enough money to make a difference! This was a shock to me and I would like to show you the great services these dollar amounts can provide for our community. Please read on:

$1 per week over a year ($52) can provide:
-one night in Spooner House (shelter, food & services)
-toothbrushes for all children at Derby Day Care to practice good health habits
-a box of crayons or markers for 25 children
-one hotel night for a disaster victim

$2 per week over a year ($104)can provide:
-4 counseling sessions for a victim of abuse
-a Therapeutic Horseback Riding Adventure for a day
-shoes and a change of clothing for the victim of a fire
-a one year membership to the Boys and Girls Club for a needy child

$5 per week over a year ($260) can provide:
-5 nights of food, shelter and services at Spooner House
-10 hours of community education dealing with such issues as body safety, bullying and sex assault
-‘Special Programs’ for children at daycare facilities
-26 days of lodging for a homeless person

$10 per week over a year ($520)can provide:
-school clothes for 5 children
-40 hours of childcare
-an abused child with three months of therapy
-a Big Brother, Big Sister match for a year

I hope my blog provides you with information about Valley United Way that you can share with others. For details on additional programs and services we provide, please visit our website at: www.valleyunitedway.org.