I’m very pleased to welcome you for the first time as the Executive Director of the United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley. I’ve had an energizing first 2+ weeks in this role, and I am honored and enthusiastic about the opportunity to lead an organization that does so much to help our most vulnerable neighbors in the Chippewa Valley.
COVID-19 has presented tremendous challenges for individuals and organizations across the globe. I’m very proud of our United Way for making a difference in the lives of some of the most affected children in our region. Our first wave of recovery grants awarded $304,250 to five impactful projects. Some of these projects will be featured as you continue reading this edition of our newsletter.