Backup Documents 09/13/2016 Item # 4A 4 A
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, since 1957, the United Way of Collier County has sponsored and funded qualified, non-
profit community agencies to advance the common good by providing essential health and
human services to our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, throughout the 59-year history of the United Way of Collier County, the organization has
helped hundreds of thousands of citizens, demonstrated continued growth, and is
currently funding hundreds of programs and services through 34 community agencies that
serve all areas of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, the services of the United Way of Collier County have resulted in assisting one in three
citizens of Collier County each year via the utilization of the funding it provides member
agencies and the administration of Collier 211 - a non-emergency helpline and has
established Volunteer Collier to help match volunteers to our local non-profits and
agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk of Courts, the Collier County Sheriff's
Office, the Office of Elections, the Property Appraiser's Office and the Collier County
Tax Collector gratefully acknowledge and support the fine work of the United Way of
Collier County and its member agencies; and,
WHEREAS, as never before, the challenges facing citizens of Collier County have resulted in the
United Way of Collier County straining its resources to be able to meet the escalating
demands of over 100,000 residents; and,
WHEREAS, as never before, the United Way of Collier County needs both citizens and visitors to help
respond to the funding appeals in these desperate times as the numbers of families and
individuals grows, so please reach deep and give generously.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that
THE UNITED WAY OF COLLIER COUNTY
is formally recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community and we wish
them yet another year of great success as the organization kicks off its 2016-2017
initiative to positively impact our community.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of September, 2016.
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COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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