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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Janie Bates

Alan Bremers

Mayor Frank Budra

Bobbi Peterson Cate 

Sam Ciani

Rebeckah Flanagan

Patrick D. Flynn

Mike Gerleman

Judy Gharis

Mayor Bill Goodson

Dr. George Hatfield

Tohnie Hynds

Chuck Kraemer

Anita Morales

Hattie Powell

Tracy Powers

Patrick D. Rowland

Wanda J. Shea

Terry Tombaugh

Pam Wagener

Cris Weddle

Diana Williams

 

STAFF

 

David Cortinas - Executive Director

Minerva Paredes - Campaign

Velma Starks - Finance

Brenda Furtch - Marketing

 
United Way News

UPS Once Again Leads Nation in United Way Donations 

 ATLANTA, Decmeber 16, 2008 - For the ninth consecutive year, UPS (NYSE: UPS) and its employees have led the nation in supporting the annual United Way campaign.
With more than 249,000 individuals participating, UPS employees and retirees pledged more than $53 million to United Way during this year's campaign, more than any other participating company.  UPs's matchng contirbution, to be determined early next year by The UPS Foundation, is expected to push UPS's total donation for 2008 over $60 million.
Last year, UPS total contritubution to United Way after calculating the company's match totaled $60.8 million.  Since 1982, including this year's pledges, UPS and its employees have donated an astonishing $924 million.
"Year after year, UPS continues to raise the bar in terms of generosity and an unwavering commitment to community," siad Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way of America.  "At a time when the need around the world, and at home, has never been more compelling, UPS and its employees responded and are changing lives.  We couldn't be more  proud of our partnership with UPS and of the opportunities we're creating together for a better life and brighter future for everyone."
In addition to financial contritutions, UPS employees and their families also volunteered their time and talents to their communities, donating more thant 900,000 hours of time through Global Volunteer Month and UPS's Neighbor-to-Neighbor program.  The latter is a company-wide volunteer initiative that matches employees and their families with volunteer opportunities based on their interests, skills and availability, UPS also donates loaned executives to several local United Way affiliates across the country.
"Even in this tough economy, the spirit of giving is alive and well at UPS," said Scott Davis, the company's chairman and CEO.   " The support of our employees is unwavering because we all recognize that the United Way's efforts to improve lives and communities are more important than ever."
Our Mission and Vision

 

MISSION

To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the people of Grayson County.

 

 

VISION

We will strengthen Grayson County by identifying critical needs and achieving the best community solutions possible with the greatest human impact

From the Presidents Desk
December-14-2008
Who says teenagers are selfish?

My son asked me to attend a party this weekend and I agreed.  After the normal parent questions I asked him about the gift he needed to take.  Debra, the young lady asked all of the people she invited to purchase a gift for a child, so during the party they could take them all to the local Salvation Army.  Debra took over twenty toys.  Her idea I'm sure will make a difference in the lives of a few kids here in Grayson County.  This coming from a teenager who many times we think that all they want these days are ipods, name brand jeans, cell phones and video games.  Again, another display of LIVING UNITED!  Thanks Debra!