Giving Back

They stood in our conference room preparing a presentation on why we should give. A plea. One wearing a United Way shirt, the other a suit. It was the start United Way's Campaign Kickoff Week.

In these "tough economic times" more people than ever are struggling financially to keep afloat. More than likely you know someone who is having a rough go of it. Possibly you fit this criteria. This organization offers a multitude of assistance to those in need in our very own community. You might be asking yourself, "What does this have to do with cycling and STP?" Absolutely nothing. It is just a reminder that we, every one of us, can make a positive impact in our community. If you don't believe me check out the video below. Heck, check it out anyway. It is amazing.




In our community (the Treasure Valley) the United Way gives to a smattering of organizations. Here are just a few:

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boys & Girls Clubs
Idaho Youth Ranch
YMCA
The Idaho Food Bank
City Life
The Girl Scouts
Terry Reilly Health Services
The Women's and Children's Alliance
and many more

We also found some interesting information on United Way's website on what a dollar per week could buy. Here are a few we thought we'd share:

* A contribution of $1 per week will provide 5 hours of crisis hotline coverage by trained professional advocates at the Women and Children's Alliance.

* A contribution of $1 per week will provide 13 hours of safety for a low-income individual suffering from substance abuse.

* A contribution of $1 per week will help facilitate $2,700 worth of volunteer specialist physician services for uninsured, low-income patients through the Volunteer Physicians Network.

It is pretty amazing what this group is doing for our community. Spread the word. Share the video. Give a buck or two. Make a difference.



LINKS

http://www.helpthemostpeople.com/

http://www.unitedwaytv.org/

Info on Volunteering --> http://www.unitedwaytv.org/default.aspx?p1=3c