President's Update
From the current newsletter.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN TOUGH TIMES
Douglas F. Sawyer, President & CEO
United Way of San Diego County
March 9, 2009
These are difficult times in San Diego County. With a tough year behind us, and a rough road ahead, we are facing more problems today than anything we’ve seen in our lifetime. Contributions are more challenging to get, while the need to give grows greater. But I believe this is only temporary. Why?
Because our community is filled with people who want to make a difference, despite the economic climate.
Like other nonprofits, we have our work cut out for us: we may be down from last year’s campaign, but totals can still change. For the Spring campaign, we’ve enlisted the help of our 30 board members, and, as always, continue to rely on the efforts of our tireless workplace campaigners and all the donors who give each month to the United Way.
At United Way we help create opportunities for a better life for everyone in San Diego County. The stories in this newsletter are a testimonial to that.
As we continue to do our work, now we need you to do yours: we need loyal contributors like you to help us spread the word. Encourage your friends and colleagues to LIVE & GIVE UNITED. When we all work together, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish.
