Local Business Owner, Bill Mitchell, Committed to the Naperville United Way
November 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Naperville United Way is made up of local residents and businesses who volunteer their time, energy and support to answer the needs of our community.
One such Naperville resident is local business owner, Bill Mitchell. Bill has spent six years on the Naperville United Way Board of Directors and is an avid supporter of NUW.
Why do you give to Naperville United Way?
The biggest single reason we donate to United Way is the comprehensive local focus.
Local volunteers determine community human service needs, local agencies meeting those needs are selected and monitored by local United Way volunteers. Naperville United Way funding ensures that these services are available to Naperville area residents.
How long have you given to the Naperville United Way?
I had given to United Way off and on until the mid-’90s when we moved to Naperville.
Once we realized the local focus and quality of the programs supported, we moved our support to the leadership level were it has remained ever since. The public art project has been very important to us and I am happy to commit to supporting it in 2007.
What changes have you seen to the Naperville United Way?
The most significant change is the move to the community impact model. The community impact model means that United Way agency partners are being tested to ensure they make a positive difference in the lives of the people they serve. The United Way approach means that our contribution helps many people with various needs.
Investing in Naperville United Way helps more than one person, one charity or one issue, because we support a broad range of programs that improve lives. Naperville United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to create positive, lasting change.
If you would like to become a volunteer for the Naperville United Way ? Please contact Deena Manna at 630-369-2584.
Local Businessman, Art Littlefield and Bob Heap, Volunteer and Give Back to Community
October 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Naperville United Way is made up of local residents and businesses who volunteer their time, energy and support to answer the needs of our community.
Local businessmen, Art Littlefield with Financial Strategies & Solutions Group and attorney Bob Heap with Kuhn, Heap and Monson, are co-chairs for the 2007 Annual Campaign.
What is your role with the United Way?
Art: Our responsibilities include creating and implementing campaign strategies and goals, reviewing current employer campaigns, and identifying prospective employers to support employee giving campaigns. Bob and I, along with NUW Chief Professional Officer Susan Fritz and NUW Board Members, meet regularly with both existing and future employer campaign participants.
Bob: Art and I have the responsibility of working with the United Way staff and Board to raise the much needed funds to allow the United Way to continue to fund the great social service agencies around Naperville. We try to bring new ideas to fundraising and promote public awareness of this great organization.
How did you get started volunteering at the Naperville United Way?
Art: I began supporting the NUW by sponsoring one of the many Farmyard Friends which were on display throughout Naperville during the summer of 2004. In addition, I have worked with Board Members to identify potential charitable giving strategies that will benefit the NUW in the years to come.
Bob: My law firm has been active in the United Way for many years now. I was approached by some board members to see if I would be willing to be a co-chair. I was more than happy to get involved.
Why do you volunteer for the Naperville United Way?
Art: NUW is a fabulous organization which provides funding to over 30 Partner Agencies utilizing ?outcome based evaluations.? It is an opportunity for our firm to support the entire Naperville community and not just individual segments.
Bob: I think that everyone should be involved in public service in their community. There is no better organization than the United Way for providing the funds necessary for helping people right here in Naperville. There are more people than you might think that just need a helping hand when times are tough. That?s not a political issue; it?s an issue of compassion.
If you would like to become a volunteer for the Naperville United Way ? Please contact Deena Manna at 630-369-2584.
Investing in Naperville United Way helps more than one person, one charity or one issue, because we support a broad range of programs that improve lives. Naperville United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to create positive, lasting change.
Bobbi Soltau, Local Businesswoman, Volunteers and Gives Back to Community
July 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Naperville United Way is made up of local residents and businesses who volunteer their time, energy and support to answer the needs of our community.
Bobette (Bobbi) Soltau, a 34-year resident of Naperville, volunteers her expertise and support to the Naperville United Way.
What is your role with the United Way?
For the past three years I have been a member of the Community Impact Committee. We evaluate agency applications; make site visits and recommendations to the Naperville United Way Board. Beginning July 2007, I will be joining the Board and will continue to stay active as a committee member.
How did you get started volunteering at the Naperville United Way?
I called the United Way office and talked with Susan Fritz. I said I was interested in volunteering my time and gave her an idea of my background and interests. She suggested the Community Impact Committee and they put me to work.
Why do you volunteer for the Naperville United Way?
The easy answer is to give back a little to the community that I love and that has given so much to my family and me. In addition, I enjoy the effort and gain personal satisfaction from working with other volunteers as well as the NUW staff. They are intelligent and committed so it is a rewarding learning experience for me.
Investing in Naperville United Way helps more than one person, one charity or one issue, because we support a broad range of programs that improve lives. Naperville United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to create positive, lasting change.
Todd Peterson, Local Businessman, Volunteers and Gives Back to Community
January 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Naperville United Way is made up of local residents and businesses who volunteer their time, energy and support to answer the needs of our community.
Todd Peterson, a 17 - year resident of Naperville, volunteers his expertise and support to the Naperville United Way.
What is your role with the United Way?
I volunteer on the Community Awareness Committee for the Naperville United Way. As part of the committee, my responsibility is to help educate the community about who the Naperville United Way is and what we do. Our job is to engage more individuals with the Naperville United Way as donors, volunteers and partners. In 2006, I helped with the United Way?s campaign video that has appeared on NCTV.
How did you get started volunteering at the Naperville United Way?
About two years ago, I was approached by a member of the United Way?s board of directors to join the committee. My company ? Leep Phrog Productions ? specializes in marketing, event planning and video productions. It seemed like I could offer my expertise in helping to build awareness of the Naperville United Way. It was a natural fit.
Why do you volunteer for the Naperville United Way??
I think that the Naperville United Way really makes a difference in the community. The time and energy I put in helps those in need in Naperville. As a long term Naperville resident that is important to me.
If you would like to become a volunteer for the Naperville United Way ? Please contact Deena Manna at 630-369-2584.
Investing in United Way helps more than one person, one charity or one issue, because we support a broad range of programs that improve lives. United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to create positive, lasting change.
Don Field, Local Retiree, Gives Back to Community
October 17, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Naperville United Way is made up of local residents and businesses who volunteer their time, energy and support to answer the needs of our community.
Don Field, a 26-year resident of Naperville, volunteers his expertise and support to the Naperville United Way.
What is your role with the United Way?
I have been a financial supporter of the United Way for over thirty years. My active involvement began as a campaign fundraiser, calling on the leadership of Chicago-based corporations. In 1999 I became a member of the Chicago Council and in 2003 was elected to the United Way Chicago board. Following my 2004 retirement, I volunteered on the Community Impact Committee for the Naperville United Way. The Community Impact Committee focuses on finding and funding programs that have the greatest impact on Naperville residents and return the maximum benefit to the community. In 2005 I joined the Board of Directors and now chair the Community Impact Committee.
Why do you volunteer for the Naperville United Way?
I have been a community volunteer for almost 20 years. During my professional career I focused my efforts in Chicago, as that was were I worked. Now that I have retired my volunteering has shifted to Naperville, as I have been a resident here for 26years. I want to share my experience and talents as a way of giving back to the community.
Why do you personally give to the Naperville United Way?
I share my time and financial resources with not-for-profit organizations whose mission resonates with me. The Naperville United Way?s mission of ?improving people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of Naperville? strikes a cord with me. I share my talents where I can make a difference in someone’s life. The Naperville United Way provides that opportunity to me over and over again.
Investing in United Way helps more than one person, one charity or one issue, because we support a broad range of programs that improve lives. United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to create positive, lasting change.
Brad McGuire’s Ongoing Contributions to the Community
July 1, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Naperville United Way is made up of local residents and businesses who volunteer their time, energy and support to answer the needs of our community.
Brad McGuire, president of Jackson Moving & Storage, does just that. For the past six years Brad and Jackson have been responsible for moving, storing and installing the Naperville United Way?s annual public outdoor artwork
How did you get started volunteering your company?s expertise for the annual art event?
Actually, United Way came looking for me. They needed someone with experience in storing, moving and setting up big things ? that is just what we do as a company. I was very involved with United Way in Canada so when I purchased my company here in Naperville in 2001 it was a great way to give back to the community.
What is your role for Naperville United Way?
After I started working on the annual art event, I joined the Board of Directors of the Naperville United Way. Since being on the board I have worked on several committees and am currently on the Executive Committee for the Metropolitan Chicago United Way.
Why do you volunteer for Naperville United Way?
I am pleased to give to an organization were my efforts stay within the community where my business is and I live. I am glad that my unique skills and those of my company can be utilized for the community.
Naperville United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to create positive, lasting change.
Volunteer Sandy Benson Gives Long-Term Commitment of Time and Talent
March 1, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Naperville United Way is made up of local residents and businesses who volunteer their time, energy and support to answer the needs of our community.
Sandy Benson is director of community relations for Edward Hospital. But she also finds the time to be part of the Naperville United Way downtown summer sculpture committee.
What is your role for Naperville United Way?
I?ve been part of this committee since it was created in 2001. Each year, we run the ?preview party.? That?s where we display all the sculptures for an evening at Edward Hospital, so people can see them before they are displayed around town. In fact, holding that party was my idea, and I?m just lucky to work for Edward, which donates the space and supports the event.
How much time do you give each year to Naperville United Way?
I don?t have any idea, I really don?t. I guess that?s a good sign. I know it?s a lot of time, but it?s fun! It is just so much fun for me!
Why do you volunteer for Naperville United Way?
I?ve lived in Naperville for 30 years, and I believe that we all have time, talent and treasure, and it?s our responsibility to return as much as we can to our communities. I don?t have time to volunteer with every organization that United Way supports, but I help them all this way, through Naperville United Way.
Naperville United Way is the most effective way to invest in our community to create positive, lasting change.
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