Frequently Asked Questions Page
What is Cornerstone Society?
Shelby County United Way’s Cornerstone Society is an impressive membership of donors who demonstrate their commitment to improving the lives of those in our community. Membership is achieved by donating $500 or more annually to the Shelby County United Way
In the 2007 campaign, 377 individuals raised 20% of the total dollars raised.
Why should I become a member?
Your investment in our community has great value and here are examples of how important your gift is:
$10 a week…provides 40 hours of counseling at Catholic Social Services to someone battling mental illness. In a calendar year, Catholic Social Services assist 150 to 200 individuals who require approximately 12-14 hours of counseling.
$20 a week….provides a month of adult day care services to elderly, handicapped and impaired individuals through the Adult Day Services program. These services help to provide and promote an alternative to premature nursing home placement.
$48 a week…provides 13 uninsured or underinsured individuals medical services at the free health clinic, Compassionate Care. On average, Compassionate Care provides medical services to 28 individuals per week.
$96 a week…provides 30 minutes of credit counseling to individuals going through bankruptcy, foreclosures and debt management. In a calendar year, Consumer Credit Counseling provided approximately 265 hours of counseling.
How do I join?
You are invited to join the Cornerstone Society by giving an annual gift of $500 or more individually or jointly with a spouse. It is necessary for couples to notify the Shelby County United Way on the pledge form of their joint gift.
If your place of employment runs a United Way campaign, you will have the opportunity to become a leadership giver during that campaign. If you are unemployed or your employer does not run a campaign please click here to become a member.
You may also contact Jana Potts by phone at 937.492.2101 or by email at jpotts@shelbycounitedway.org for membership.
Are there different levels of giving?
Yes, there are four levels of giving.
Levels of Giving |
| Friends |
$500-$999 |
| Benefactors |
$1,000-$2,499 |
| Patrons |
$2,500-$4,999 |
| Champions |
$5,000 and above |
Are Cornerstone Society gifts counted in employee campaign results?
Yes. If you are employed your gift will be counted as part of your employer’s campaign. Gifts to the Cornerstone Society significantly benefit the community and dramatically improve employee giving results.
Do Cornerstone Society members receive special recognition?
Yes, they are listed in a special recognition publication. However, individuals or couples wishing their gift to remain anonymous will not be published. Leadership givers will also receive invitations to Cornerstone Society events.
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