october 2009
News Release
Date: Wednesday October 21, 2009
From: Twin County United Way
Subject:Twin County United Way at Work
Release:
For Immediate Release
Twin County United Way (TCUW) is partnering with St. Joseph Regional Medical Center to survey Lewiston, Clarkston and Asotin residents to identify the most pressing needs in the Valley. Both organizations assess the needs at least every 10 years to align new programs and goals with the needs in the community. This year, the organizations partnered to be more efficient with their time and resources.
There have been more than 350 surveys completed in Lewiston & Clarkston neighborhoods with more to come in those areas as well as Asotin. Volunteers have gone door to door asking individuals to take 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. Dr. Dan Mayton, from LCSC, and a group of his students have helped to distribute the surveys and provide consultation and suggestions for the process. TCUW will also gather data from nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to use in their goal setting process.
TCUW Executive Director, Angie Titus, says, "It is essential to collaborate with other organizations to not only identify the most pressing needs, but to provide solutions to those needs." Along with prioritizing local needs, Twin County United Way is in the middle of their annual fundraising campaign, campaign volunteers are working to help this year's campaign grow in the midst of economic challenges. This year's Honorary Campaign Chairs are Brad Swan (Presnell Gage) & Jeanine Bennett (Cornerstone Interiors) and the Campaign Chair from the Board of Directors is Seyra Lawrence from Regence BlueShield of Idaho. These volunteers also organize others to help the campaign and spread the mission of TCUW to every person in the Lewis Clark Valley.
Swan has said to community members, "Don't let your giving be automatic or routine. Instead, may it be personal and thoughtful."
TCUW is inviting the community to give, advocate, or volunteer to help improve conditions in our community. At several special events, TCUW has worked to register volunteers for valuable projects such as reading with elementary students, delivering meals to seniors, or packing food items for local families. Volunteers together with financial resources are needed now more than ever.
The TCUW website, www.tcuw.org, features a video clip of nearly 20 individuals who have benefited from TCUW programs sharing about the impact made on their lives.
For more information, contact Angie Titus, Executive Director of TCUW at tcuw@tcuw.org or call (208) 743-6594.
