My favorite superhero character has always been Captain America. I think it's partly because he was in the
military (which I've always loved) and partly because his name is Steve, like
me. But more than that, Captain America is passionate about his cause. He is always willing to give up his life for his country, freedom, and
the safety of other people.
It’s fun that CANI's United Way workplace campaign this year is incorporating the theme of superheroes, and it makes me think of Captain America and his cause. At CANI, we have a cause as well - to
eliminate poverty. We are soldiers just
like Captain America, in the fight against poverty.
The United Way is an important ally in this fight against poverty. They support our programs in
highly significant ways and they are the largest private funder that we
have.
We are partners with the United Way in many
different community initiatives, including the Case Coordination System, 211,
and the Education Network, to name just a few. Most importantly, their goals are basically the same as our goals. The support they provide to the community - via funding to local agencies, volunteer mobilization, and advocacy - in the end
all these things help the very same people that we are working to help as well.
I cannot overstate how much I believe in the work of United Way and what they are doing in our communities. As we begin our workplace campaign here, I hope that you might find it in your heart to donate to the campaign. Many workplaces, like CANI, make it really easy through payroll
deduction. I know that I don’t notice
the donation that I make each year - as a little bit comes out each paycheck - yet I
know that what I give is providing resources that accomplish great results.
Please consider a gift to United Way today. You can even designate gifts to your favorite
organization or your favorite initiatives. Any amount that you can provide is a great help to our community and the
people who live here.
