A Message from our Executive Director, Bob Parker

Dear Shelby County Friends,

Thank you for visiting our Shelby County United Way website.  We end year 2010 having concluded a very successful campaign.  Once again our contributors heard our plea and responded, surpassing our goal by over $70,000.  Those extra funds will help us meet additional needs for our community. 

As is the case all over this country, the local economy remains in a very cautious state.  Shelby County still suffers from an 11% unemployment rate, while local retailers are experiencing reduced levels of business.  Record levels of families and individuals continue to seek food, medical and utility assistance.   

Why is our community so giving?  They realize the need and feel by giving through our organization, the funds will be used to improve and benefit Shelby County citizens.  This participation and past success instills the type of community we live and work in.  Backed by last year’s campaign theme, “A Community of Helping Hands,” once again that spirit is what is found and practiced in Shelby County.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I say thank you to our contributors, to our volunteers and to the United Way staff who give their time and gifts to once again conduct a very successful campaign for the betterment of Shelby County.  We look forward to continued success in 2011.


Sincerely,
Bob Parker
Executive Director
Shelby County United Way