United Way to Kick-Off Annual Campaign

7/21/15

Fulton, NY ? Members of the United Way of Greater Oswego County?s Campaign Cabinet have begun planning the agenda for one of Oswego County?s most impactful events, the United Way?s Annual Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast.? Scheduled for September 16, the event will be held from 8:00 ? 9:00 a.m. at the American Foundry, 246 West Seneca St. (behind Fajita Grill on Route 104 West) in Oswego.

According to Research Development Director for the United Way of Greater Oswego Count Ali McGrath, Campaign Cabinet Chairperson, Rob Rolfe of Harmony Financial Services / Met Life, and his fellow cabinet members have been working diligently to put together an exciting program that highlights the positive impact United Way and the human services programs it supports has on Oswego County and those that access them.

?This is the first campaign that I am overseeing,? said McGrath.? ?It?s inspiring to see that our Campaign Cabinet is 100% committed to its success.? Their enthusiasm for the mission of United Way will help heighten awareness of United Way and the many ways in which United Way funded programs meet the need for human services in Oswego County.? Our Campaign Cabinet looks to empower community members and invite them to join us in our goal to build strong communities by ending hunger, helping children and youth succeed, and improving the health and well-being of families and individuals.?

The United Way Annual Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast marks the official start to the United Way 2015-2016 Annual Campaign.? The campaign helps to raise funds for the 27 human services programs that are provided through United Way member agencies.? For more information on United Way of Greater Oswego County visit oswegounitedway.org or contact your United Way office at 315-593-1900.

Cut line for photo: Representatives of United Way of Greater Oswego County recently met with members of the United Way?s Campaign Cabinet in preparation for the agency?s upcoming Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast.? Scheduled for 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 16 at the American Foundry in Oswego, the event highlights the United Way?s community partnerships and invites community members to join United Way in its goal to build strong communities by ending hunger, helping children and youth succeed, and improving the health and well-being of families and individuals.? For more information contact your United Way office at 315-593-1900 or visit oswegounitedway.org.? From left are: United Way Executive Director Patrick Dewine, Resource Development Director Ali McGrath, United Way Campaign Cabinet member Terry Syrell (Exelon), and Campaign Cabinet Chairperson Rob Rolfe (Harmony Financial / MetLife).? Absent from photo are Campaign Cabinet members Dick Delaney (Novelis), Ron Tesoriero (City of Oswego), Clark Stanton (OVIA), and Brian Cummings (OCFCU).