Most United Way volunteers gave both. Ed York issued a challenge at the United Way's campaign kickoff for every volunteer to lead by example and write a check on the spot. Almost every volunteer did. Campaign 2000 chairwoman Tammy Ellis and her volunteer team should be credited for their outstanding efforts. Ellis displayed enthusiastic leadership for what is, oftentimes, a thankless job.
People give for a variety of reasons.
Regardless of donors' motives, their wish to help others is being fulfilled through their United Way donation. The United Way donation is an efficient way to give to 16 local agencies that serve a variety of needs in our county. We all likely think of at least one person who has been helped by the United Way during times of crisis, but United Way agencies serve other needs as well. From child care to medical needs to scouting to crisis services and more, the United Way is there to help organizations that help each of us and our neighbors too. Many employers have led the way with fair-share giving.