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Darlington seeks 100-percent participation in United Way campaign
Oct 7, 2004 8:00 AM
By Tannika King - Faculty
The United Way of Rome and Floyd County is currently accepting donations for 2004, and Darlington School faculty and staff want to help.
“The United Way goal of 100 percent is certainly an attainable goal for our School community,” said Kathy O’Mara, art teacher and faculty chairperson for this year’s campaign. “Whether it’s a one-time donation or a monthly donation, it will certainly make the difference. I feel confident that our faculty and staff understand how important this campaign is.
“Contributions to the 2004 United Way campaign could help a family afford day care or provide a safe place for after-school care,” she continued. “Contributions could help a family get back on its feet after a devastating fire. Contributions could make a difference to a family dealing with domestic violence. And the list goes on.”
Statistics say three out of every four families in Rome and Floyd County are touched by United Way supported agencies, including the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts – NWGA Council, Boys & Girls Clubs – Rome, Cave Spring Day Care, Community Info Line, Family Resource Center, Girl Scouts – NWGA Council, Hospitality House for Women, Mercy Senior Care, Network Day Service Center, Inc., Open Door Home, Rebecca Blaylock Child Development Center, Salvation Army, Senior Adult Recreation Center, STAR House and the YMCA.
Donations have made it possible for more than 80 families to find safe, affordable day care; more than 40 seniors to receive quality adult health support each day; more than 100 families to receive basic needs after a devastating home fire; more than 40 men and women to reach sobriety through a residential rehabilitation program; more than 500 children to have a safe, positive place to go after school; more than 370 youth to attend a variety of summer day camps; more than 170 people to find shelter and more than 5,000 to receive a hot meal; more than 50 families to live without the fear of domestic violence and more than 30 boys and girls without a home to find one; and more than 49 persons with developmental disabilities to attend an on-the-job training center.
For more information, contact O’Mara at komara@darlingtonschool.org.
“The United Way goal of 100 percent is certainly an attainable goal for our School community,” said Kathy O’Mara, art teacher and faculty chairperson for this year’s campaign. “Whether it’s a one-time donation or a monthly donation, it will certainly make the difference. I feel confident that our faculty and staff understand how important this campaign is.
“Contributions to the 2004 United Way campaign could help a family afford day care or provide a safe place for after-school care,” she continued. “Contributions could help a family get back on its feet after a devastating fire. Contributions could make a difference to a family dealing with domestic violence. And the list goes on.”
Statistics say three out of every four families in Rome and Floyd County are touched by United Way supported agencies, including the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts – NWGA Council, Boys & Girls Clubs – Rome, Cave Spring Day Care, Community Info Line, Family Resource Center, Girl Scouts – NWGA Council, Hospitality House for Women, Mercy Senior Care, Network Day Service Center, Inc., Open Door Home, Rebecca Blaylock Child Development Center, Salvation Army, Senior Adult Recreation Center, STAR House and the YMCA.
Donations have made it possible for more than 80 families to find safe, affordable day care; more than 40 seniors to receive quality adult health support each day; more than 100 families to receive basic needs after a devastating home fire; more than 40 men and women to reach sobriety through a residential rehabilitation program; more than 500 children to have a safe, positive place to go after school; more than 370 youth to attend a variety of summer day camps; more than 170 people to find shelter and more than 5,000 to receive a hot meal; more than 50 families to live without the fear of domestic violence and more than 30 boys and girls without a home to find one; and more than 49 persons with developmental disabilities to attend an on-the-job training center.
For more information, contact O’Mara at komara@darlingtonschool.org.
