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2008 Archives
- RESCO Increases Contribution to United Way by More Than 50% in 2008
- Teen Works with United Way to Keep Kids Warm
- UW-River Falls Launches Student United Way
- 2008 Campaign News
- United Way Launches Facebook Cause
- United Way Day of Caring a Success
- My Sister's Garden Tomato Time Event Benefits Food Resource Center
- United Way Day of Caring Set for Sept. 19, 2008
- Thank You United Way St. Croix Valley 2007 Supporters
- Local Counties Awarded Federal Funds
- United Way Distributes Funds to Local Nonprofit Programs
- 2007 Campaign News
RESCO Increases Contribution to United Way by More Than 50% in 2008
Understanding that times are tough and getting tougher, the management and staff at RESCO decided to make a concerted effort to increase their collective contribution to United Way St. Croix Valley this year. The 2007 contribution to United Way was a little over $5,000. This year RESCO’s contribution has already exceeded $8,000. According to company CEO, Eric Strand, “The employees here realize that times are tough. They also know, with the economy, there will be fewer contributions to organizations like the United Way while the need for those not as fortunate will be greater than ever. They have more than risen to the occasion by increasing their support for United Way this year.”
President, John Knutson also states, “As our company continues to grow we understand that it’s important to give back to the community in which we make our living. I’m proud of the efforts of our Human Resource Manager, Sherry DeLong and the campaign which she was able to coordinate with our team. Collectively the employees have done a tremendous job that should help many in the community who depend on the United Way for their support.” 
"To accomplish the feat DeLong met one on one with employees to offer the payroll deduction and other giving options; she also put together a ‘Live United Day’ at RESCO where the management bought the food, supplies and materials to cook Brats & Burgers for employees for a Free Will offering for all employees,
and she also put together silent auction items that ran for the day with all the proceeds going to the United Way.
United Way statistics show that almost 80% of the United Way’s revenue comes from Payroll Deduction. Executive Director, John Coughlin says, “RESCO has always been a strong supporter of United Way St. Croix Valley. While it will be difficult for us to reach our goal this year, it’s very encouraging to see a company like RESCO increase their contribution to United Way by over 50% from the year before. That is exemplary and very much appreciated.” Coughlin went on to say, “In addition to their contribution to United Way, RESCO supports the Food Resource Center with a 3-year, $3,000 commitment and they also provide pallets of surplus food product from the clients they serve in the foodservice industry that would otherwise just be discarded. United Way and the pantries served by the Food Resource Center appreciate RESCO and what they help us do within the communities we serve.”
RESCO is a Marketing and Sales Support Services organization located at 1450 Heggen Street in Hudson. For more information on RESCO, visit www.rescocompany.com or call John Knutson at 715-386-7300. For more information on United Way, visit www.unitedwaystcroix.org or call Executive Director John Coughlin at 715-377-0203, ext. # 102.
Photo caption: From left to right: RESCO CEO, Eric Strand, United Way Operations and Marketing Manager, Linda Lia, RESCO HR Manager, Sherry DeLong, United Way Resource Development Manager, Annette Rud, RESCO V.P., Rose Knutson and RESCO President, John Knutson
Teen Works with United Way to Keep Kids Warm
Hudson High School freshman Brooke Brokaw recently donated more than 300 hats, scarves and mittens for distribution to the food pantries served by United Way St. Croix Valley's Food Resource Center, as well as families served by Operation HELP and Grace Place. To read more about Brokaw's project, Hats from the Heart, click here.
UW-River Falls Launches Student United Way
Students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls have teamed up with United Way St. Croix Valley in the launch of a Student United Way campus organization. United Way St. Croix Valley will work with the student group to help improve the campus and local communities. For more information, click here.
2008 Campaign News
The 2008 United Way Campaign has been going strong, and we have our first campaign update available now. Click here to view it and learn about our progress so far this year.
United Way Launches Facebook Cause
United Way St. Croix Valley has launched a Facebook Cause, which allows Facebook users to recruit friends, donate, raise funds and share information on United Way St. Croix Valley and our initiatives. We are hopeful that our Facebook Cause will help us expand our reach in the community and make it easier for United Way supporters to connect. Click here to go to our Cause page and learn more.
United Way Day of Caring a Success
On Sept. 19, organizations and individuals from all around the St. Croix Valley participated in our first Day of Caring event. Senior citizens and local nonprofit organizations benefited from the volunteers' help, which included landscaping, meal serving, home repairs and cleaning. For more information on the Day of Caring, view the press release. You can also visit our Event Photos page to view photos from the event. Thank you to everyone who helped make the Day of Caring a success!
My Sister's Garden Tomato Time Event Benefits Food Resource Center
On Sat., Sept. 6, My Sister's Garden held its Tomato Time event to benefit the United Way Food Resource Center. Activities for the day included tomato contests, best salsa contest, heirloom tomato tasting, cooking demonstrations and kid’s story thyme. United Way St. Croix Valley thanks My Sister's Garden and everyone who came out in support of the Food Resource Center and United Way. For more information, please view the press release.
United Way Day of Caring Set for Sept. 19, 2008
United Way St. Croix Valley will be kicking off our 2008 campaign with the Day of Caring, a community service event to be held in locations throughout the St. Croix Valley area. On Sept. 19, teams of volunteers will assist local agencies and seniors with various projects such as painting, cleaning, weeding and washing windows. For a schedule of events and more details, please view our flyer. If you are interested in signing up to help, please download our sign-up form and liability release form. Click here to download the form to sign up with a project.
Thank You United Way St. Croix Valley 2007 Supporters
United Way St. Croix Valley could not do the work we do in the community without the help of our dedicated supporters. Please click here to view a list of companies who supported United Way St. Croix Valley through our 2007 campaign.
Local Counties Awarded Federal Funds
St. Croix and Pierce counties have been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. The county selections were made by a National Board chaired by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and representatives from other organizations. United Way St. Croix Valley manages the Emergency Food and Shelter grant for Pierce County. St. Croix County was awarded $23,485 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area, and Pierce County was awarded $11,935. The funds were awarded to shelters, food pantries and other agencies providing emergency assistance. For more information, please view the press release.
United Way Distributes Funds to Local Nonprofit Programs
The United Way St. Croix Valley Board of Directors has approved the distribution of $1,120,584 in funds and goods raised throughout the annual fall campaign and special fundraising initiatives. Approximately $785,676 will go to over 70 nonprofit services and programs, with another $175,388 going to donor-specified agencies or other United Ways. For more information, please view the press release.
2007 Campaign News
The 2007 United Way Campaign is well under way with some great results to date. Here is the newest 2007 Campaign Update Volume II. If you missed the first Campaign Update Volume I, feel free to check out 2007 Campaign Update Volume I.