A message from President Hatch announcing funds raised for the United Way
President Hatch emailed this message to faculty and staff on February 17:
Through the generosity of Wake Forest faculty, staff and retirees, I am happy to report that our 2019 campus-wide United Way effort raised $283,951 in pledges and direct gifts, with 607 donors. My thanks to all who contributed to this annual campaign. Each of these gifts – whether large or small – represents an investment in our local community that builds capacity and addresses human need, helping to build a community that allows each of us to flourish. My sincere thanks to all. I am proud of our Wake Forest community.
I especially want to recognize the leadership of the Campaign Cabinet: Co-chairs Erica Still (Dean’s Office and English Department) and Brad Shugoll (Office of Civic and Community Engagement), and members Shandra Caputo (School of Business), Denise Griggs (College Dean’s Office), Kathleen O’Rourke (Human Resources), Eric Proctor (Human Resources), Mary Pugel (President’s Office), Leigh Stanfield (Global Affairs), and John Turner (Advancement). Their time and commitment guided the campaign and they each served as spokespersons throughout our campus for the work of United Way in Winston-Salem and throughout Forsyth County.
United Way provides multiple volunteer opportunities throughout the year to support the needs of our community. If you are interested in volunteering your time or your skills, you can contact United Way of Forsyth County directly: https://www.forsythunitedway.org/resources-2/for-volunteers/.
Your interests, commitments and skills can make a difference.
Again, my thanks.
Nathan O. Hatch
President
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WakeUnited: O'Rourke focused on community impact
This is the second of a series of pieces written about Wake Forest community members who are committed to WakeUnited, the United Way campaign at Wake Forest.
When Kathleen O’Rourke was in college she got a firsthand look at the difference community organizations make.
“During college I volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters,” says O’Rourke, Human Resources representative at the University. “Having the opportunity to see the incredibly positive impact that organization had on youth within the community, I knew I wanted to continue to be a part of something equally inspiring after I graduated.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters, a volunteer supported mentoring network focused on helping children who face adversity, was a United Way agency. When the opportunity came to become involved with the United Way through WakeUnited, O’Rourke jumped at it.
“I knew that was my opportunity to engage in an organization that also helps empower communities to thrive,” she says.
She believes that United Way’s focus on innovation and collaboration is especially important, as no single organization can address all the challenges Forsyth County and the rest of the Triad face. That mirrors the University’s focus on finding innovative ways to provide people in the community with the resources they need to succeed.
“The United Way is always brainstorming ways to collaborate with local partners in an effort to obtain the most success possible,” she notes.
As a member of the United Way campaign cabinet, O’Rourke now has an opportunity to multiply the impact of her community engagement at the University. She would like you to join her.
“No matter how small or large your donation may be, ultimately, you are still making a difference in the lives of those around you,” she says. “We all have the chance to be a part of something that will strengthen our community.”
The 2016 WakeUnited campaign encourages faculty and staff to pledge support for United Way and its critical mission in the community. A personalized pledge link has been sent to your email, or you can make your pledge at unitedway.wfu.edu.
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July 2016 staff milestones
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