United Way of Monroe recognizes volunteers
Jerrod Belvin, left, accepts the Rising Star Award, recognizing outstanding first-time events or campaigns for his families’ annual Christmas Charity Light Show, with United Way of Monroe County President and CEO Michael Albert.
Tim Lee, executive director, Pocono Services for Families and Children, center, thanks United Way for a Spirit of Caring Award presented to his agency. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Frank Epifano, center, accepts Clifford R. Gillam Award, recognizing the spirit of outstanding volunteerism to the United Way of Monroe County together with Sanofi Pasteur Pam Reincke, front left, who accepted Outstanding Campaign Champion Awards, recognizing outstanding dedication to the implementation of a workplace campaign, Ellyn Schindler, who accepted the Campaign Chair Award, recognizing outstanding service and achievement in the campaign and commitment to Live United, on behalf of Sanofi Pasteur.
United Way of Monroe County held its annual campaign appreciation event, Leading Together, Uniting Monroe on April 25 at Desaki Restaurant in Swiftwater to recognize those who have helped to raise money to help those in need in Monroe County.
“Trying to address the problems associated with poverty can only be achieved when we work together,” said President and CEO of United Way of Monroe County Michael Albert.
“From childhood hunger, to homelessness, to affordable quality child care, to connecting people with services available in our community, these are complex problems that cannot be solved by any single individual or organization.”
Last year, thanks to community donations, United Way and its partners helped more than 35,000 people in need in Monroe County.
This year, United Way surpassed its campaign goal: raising over $863,000 for partners as well as the agencies direct impact work.
“With several regional and state grants looking to bring additional funds into our community by the end of our fiscal year, this year’s revenue is projected to be the most it has been since 2010,” Albert said.
During the event, United Way of Monroe County recognized several organizations, companies and individuals for their contributions to United Way and to the community at large.
Awards
• Campaign Chair Award, recognizing outstanding service and achievement in the campaign and commitment to Live United: Sanofi Pasteur.
• Outstanding Employee Campaign Award, recognizing outstanding achievements within an employee workplace campaign: Weiler Abrasives Group.
• Outstanding Campaign Champion Awards, recognizing outstanding dedication to the implementation of a workplace campaign: Cristina Matos, from Weiler Abrasives Group and Pamela Reincke, from Sanofi Pasteur.
• Special Recognition Awards, recognizing exceptional in-kind support to United Way’s campaign: Barley Creek Brewing Company; and TARGET 1260.
• Rising Star Award, recognizing outstanding first-time events or campaigns: Jerrod Belvin and the Belvin Family Christmas Charity Light Show.
• Spirit of Caring Awards, recognizing extraordinary dedication to Live United by Giving, Advocating, and Volunteering: Pocono Mountain School District; and Pocono Services for Families and Children.
• Evelyn Frederick Community Service Award, honoring outstanding leadership and commitment to the United Way of Monroe County’s mission, above and beyond the annual campaign: Rotary Club of the Stroudsburgs.
• Clifford R. Gillam Award, recognizing the spirit of outstanding volunteerism to the United Way of Monroe County: Frank A. Epifano.
