Ada Regional United Way by Latricia Bryant

Ada Regional United Way (ARUW)is a non-profit organization originally established in 1947 as Community Chest. Our mission statement is: To improve lives by coordinating and promoting the caring power in the community. Our vision statement is: To be the “way” in which volunteers, resources, and agencies are “united” to enhance the quality of life in our community. ARUW has become a community building organization, not simply a fund raising entity. We are involved in the entire community.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Garage Sale was a huge success!

I want to thank everyone who made donations to our Ada Regional United Way garage sale. Also, thanks to those who stopped by and purchased items.

In only 4 hours a total of $910 was added to our annual campaign!

I always find it amazing that we all tire of our personal items; however, if we simply take time to find those in need of those unwanted items we can make a difference.

There was so much donated that there was no way to sell all of it. The folks from Re Run Junction came over and picked up everything that remained following the sale.

We chose this entity to take the remainder of the items because our local agencies have stated many times that Re Run Junction is a true partner to our local community.

So, thank you all again that played a part in this community partnership to raise a little more funds for our local agencies providing assistance for local folks in need!