Agenda 09/08/2015 Item # 4B9/8/2015 4. B.
PROCLAMA TION
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 58 -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 al/ 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 help/ine and has established a new volunteer website to help match
volunteers to our local charities,- 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 2015-
2016 initiative to positively impact our community.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of September, 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TIM NANCE CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.B.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the United Way of Collier County for their
outstanding contributions to the community and to wish them yet another year of great
success as they kick off the 2015 -2016 campaign. To be accepted by Steve Carnell, Public
Services Department Head; Hailey Alonso, Operations Analyst; Steve Sanderson, United Way
Executive Director; Brandon Box, United Way Board Member; Ann Bares, Vice President of
Volunteer Engagement for the United Way; and United Way board members.
Meeting Date: 9/8/2015
Prepared By
Name: FlanaganJim
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
8/17/2015 11:06:12 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
Name: FlanaganJim
8/17/2015 11:06:13 AM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager - Communications & Cust. Relations, Communication & Customer Relations Division
Date: 8/19/2015 4:18:26 PM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Communications & Cust. Relations, Communication & Customer Relations Division
Date: 8/19/2015 4:31:2' ) PM
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