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United Way of Natrona County
Walker Campaign Meets Goal!

2-1-1 is coming to Wyoming.  Governor Freudenthal has allocated funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for start up costs and three years of operating costs.  The announcement was made by Cynthia Pomeroy, 2-1-1 Project Director, late last year. 

 

2-1-1 board members are:  Bob Nichols with the State of Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, President; Shanna Harris of the United Way of Natrona County, Vice-President; Carol Hoglund with the Laramie County Community College, Treasurer; Mark Zaback of Jonah Bank, Secretary; Father Carl Beavers of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rock Springs; Kebin Haller of the Division of Criminal Investigation; Cheryl Kolesien with Children & Nutrition Services; and Jim Magagna of the Wyoming Stockgrower's Association.

WHO we are

Stock_Education_Toddler.jpgStock_Education_Toddler.jpgThe United Way of Natrona County is a local organization governed by business leaders who make important decisions to fulfill unmet community needs. As such, the United Way retains flexibility to accept and to respond to change in our community. Our annual campaign is a single fundraising effort for our partners, human service agencies. Funding for our partners is based on the ability to identify and solve problems. More than 83 cents of every dollar raised by the United Way goes to help people in our community.

 

Our United Way was started in Casper in 1955. The originators accepted the challenge to efficiently raise and allocate private dollars for human service needs. In 1955, $96,000 was raised in support of programs of eight agencies. In 2008 -- 2009, our United Way is providing support through 29 partner agencies. The goal last year was $1.3 million, headed up by Casper Star Tribune Publisher, Nathan Bekke. This year our Campaign Chairman is Bucky Walker, public relations official for Nerd, has set a goal of $1.2 million.

 

The United Way is recognized as a catalyst for community problem solving. We plan to play an even more profound role in the years to come. We recognize the unfinished business of fulfilling critical human development needs. We are accountable and we enjoy a high level of credibility for our deeds and accomplishments.

 

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