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, September 28, 2009

Mention in USA today

Ada Regional United Way was mentioned in USA today. Not exactly great that our not making goal made news, but still a mention - PRETTY EXCITING!

OKLAHOMA - "The Ada Regional United Way set a $250,000 goal this year after falling $28,000 short of its $300,000 target in 2008, Executive Director Latricia Bryant says. "It was the first time we hadn't made goal in forever," she says. This year, Bryant is trying new fundraising tactics, including a garage sale that raised $600 and a Nov. 7 "stiletto sprint" with heels-wearing runners.