As the chair of the 2008-2009 Alexandria United Way Campaign, David this week submitted the following letter to the editor to Alexandria’s local newspapers:
To The Editor:
Alexandrians know how important it is to shop locally to support our community’s economy. Today, I am asking Alexandrians to give locally to support our community’s non-profit health and human services providers.
Thanks to the generosity of citizens and businesses throughout our community, the Alexandria United Way is very close to reaching its 2008-2009 campaign goal. With less than two months remaining in this year’s campaign, we need everyone with a little extra to spare to help put us over the top.
Because of the recession, non-profit health and human services programs in Alexandria are facing monumental funding cuts at the very same time demand for their services has increased. Reaching our fundraising goal will empower United Way to support these agencies to ensure that services are available to individuals and families in our community who need help. Working together with the United Way of the National Capital Area, these services include programs in the following strategically targeted categories: Helping Children and Youth Succeed, Improving Health and Wellness, Promoting Self Sufficiency, Strengthening and Supporting Families, and Supporting Vulnerable and Aging Populations. In addition, through our own initiatives, Alexandria United Way is working to address the community-wide challenges of Affordable Housing and Child Wellness.
Giving locally to your Alexandria United Way has never been easier. You may donate online through our secure website at www.unitedwaynca.org, or you may mail your donation to the UWNCA Administrative Office, 8391 Old Courthouse Rd., Suite 200, Vienna, VA 22182. Be sure to select code #9001 to designate your contribution to the Alexandria Community Impact Fund. To ensure that your donation counts towards our 2008-2009 campaign goal, please pledge before May 31.
By giving locally to the Alexandria United Way, together we can protect vital non-profit services that make such a difference to the unfortunate in our community during these difficult economic times.
Sincerely,
Del. David Englin
2008-2009 Alexandria United Way Campaign Chair
