2008 Campaign
Message from 2008 United Way of Midland Campaign Chair, David O’Neil
We live in a great philanthropic community where many LIVE UNITED by giving their time, talents and resources to change lives each and every day.
Living United means to recognize and address the needs many face in our city. When the Campaign kicked-off in September of 2008, the rising cost of housing, transportation, childcare, medical needs and food had begun to put significant strains on working individuals and families. Far too many of our neighbors began making decisions most of us have never imagined.
This increased strain caused program providers to see a rise in requests for services. Not only are they seeing more clients, but their delivery costs of providing those services have also escalated, making it even more difficult to meet those needs. As a result, United Way was anticipating an increase in funding requests from current and prospective program providers. Working with the United Way staff and volunteers, we let the community know that giving to United Way is the most effective way to change lives because when you give, your contribution touches more than one life.
It is my pleasure to report that the 2008 campaign total reached $3,300,625. Whether in a boom or a bust, leaders led and givers gave. While serving as the 2008 United Way of Midland Campaign Chair, I was humbled by the wonderful giving nature of our community. Midland defines Living United.
I enjoyed working with our Loaned Executives, Account Executives, United Way Staff and numerous volunteers. Their dedication, commitment and energy have been an inspiration to me and a blessing to our program providers and those that they serve.
Thank you Midland for your continued support of United Way and I have greatly appreciated the opportunity to be a small piece of the team as we go about changing and improving the lives of others.
God Bless.
United Way of Midland Golf Tournament hosted by Chevron, XYZ Network and BobCat Pressure Control
Chevron XYZ Network and BobCat Pressure Control hosted a very successful golf tournament on Friday, September 26th to raise funds for the 2008 United Way of Midland Campaign. Event proceeds exceeded $35,000.
Thank you to all of the sponsors, volunteers and participants that made this event possible.
Additional event sponsors include: Smith Services, Wilson Supply, BTI, Capstar Drilling, Nabors Drilling, HB Rentals, Light Tower Rentals, Lynch, Chappell & Alsup, Balon Valves, Key Energy, Midland Memorial Hospital, Natural Gas Services, Petroplex Acidizing LP, Tuboscope, McJunkin/Redman, Diamond D Slickline Service and Midland Reporter Telegram.
Committee Members: Kim Breeze, Art Carrasco, Delia Gomez, Beki Moorehead, Bryan Musgrave, David O'Neal, Adam Perkins, Kathye Taylor, Dolores Vick
Here are some photos from the event:
United Way of Midland Kicks-off Annual Campaign and Invites the Community to LIVE UNITED
On Thursday, September 4th, David O’Neil, the 2008 Campaign Chair, along with other City and Community Representatives kicked-off the United Way of Midland 2008 Campaign on the steps of the Fasken Towers. Midland Fair Havens’ Priscilla Lane and David O’Neil shared with the audience how they LIVE UNITED. Mr. O’Neil ended his campaign kickoff remarks with the following request to the community:
“As we kick-off this year’s United Way of Midland’s Community Campaign, I ask each of you to open your hearts, advocate for others, volunteer your time and give what you can. Live United by helping, doing, believing, giving, and volunteering. This is how together we can invest in the lives of others to make Midland an even better place to call home.” - David O’Neil, 2008 United Way of Midland Campaign Chair
The United Way of Midland Campaign will run from September 4th to November 15th. Funds raised during the 2008 Campaign will go to approved health and human service programs. United Way of Midland is currently funding 56 local programs provided by 25 program providers. To participate in the campaign, email Beki Moorehead, Campaign Director.
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