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For Immediate Release

January 18, 2008

For more information contact:

Caroline Cuccia, Director of Marketing & Public Relations

United Way of Greater New Bedford

508-994-9625, ext. 15

 

United Way Welcomes New Board Members

 

United Way of Greater New Bedford rang in 2008 under new leadership, announcing that Robert Manny CPA, Senior Director of Customer Services at Princess House, Inc. will serve as Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors.

 

“It’s with great enthusiasm that I take on this role,” said Mr. Manny.  “In working with United Way in the past, I’ve been able to see the impact that they make first-hand by bridging community resources and non-profit organizations to address our most pressing needs.”

 

Mr. Manny has served on the Board since 1999, most recently serving as Treasurer.  He was voted into office at United Way’s Annual Meeting. 

 

“We are thrilled to have Bob on board in such an important capacity,” stated Michelle N. Hantman, United Way President.  “His strong leadership skills and commitment to United Way will undoubtedly be a great benefit to us throughout the year.”

 

United Way’s Board of Directors operates entirely in a volunteer capacity, directing the organization’s strategic plan as well as their policies and procedures.

 

In addition to Mr. Manny, the following community members were elected as officers: Dennis Galvam, NSTAR (Vice Chair); Nancy McFadden, Bridgewater State College(Vice Chair); Orren Robbins (Clerk); Arthur Kelly III (Past Chair); Robert Pielech, CPA, Rosenfield, Raymon & Pielech (Treasurer); Atty. Jane Pineau (Of Counsel).


Other newly elected members of United Way’s Board of Directors are: Hershel Alpert - Alpert Consulting; Andrew Guilbeault – BankFive; Sarah Lamothe – Verizon; Atty. Joseph Michaud - Henry & Michaud, LLP; Emily Viera - Lockheed Martin; and Gary Schuyler - YMCA Southcoast.

 

United Way of Greater New Bedford is a non-profit organization that was established in 1953.  The United Way enables every member of the community to play an active role in local philanthropy by bringing together volunteers, donors, community leaders, and corporate partners to provide quality programs and initiatives that achieve positive results.  Its service area has a population in excess of 200,000.

 


For Immediate Release

January 2, 2008

For more information contact:

Caroline Cuccia, Director of Marketing & Public Relations

United Way of Greater New Bedford

508-994-9625, ext. 15

 

United Way Mini-Grants Program Kicks Off 2008 Grant Cycle

Applications from All Volunteer Organizations due by April 4th

 

The United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Community Building Mini-Grants Program is offering support to volunteer-based groups who want to create positive change in the community by bringing their ideas and creative solutions to life.

 

The 2008 Mini-Grants funding cycle is getting underway with an application deadline of Friday, April 4th.  All applicants are required to attend one of the orientation workshops, which cover the basics of the Mini-Grants Program and will provide groups with step by step tips on getting through the application process.

 

The Mini-Grants Program is the only local program to support all-volunteer grassroots efforts that improve community life through grant making, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities.  Each project should improve, strengthen and build our community. 

 

Last year, 38 groups received funding for a broad spectrum of interests, issues and concerns, including projects focused on art, culture, history, hunger, literacy, seniors and people with disabilities.  Demonstrating an overwhelming response to the challenges that face our community today, initiatives concentrated mostly on the issues of concern such as autism, HIV/AIDS, the environment, public safety, violence prevention and youth.

 

All volunteer based groups with budgets under $25,000 are eligible for grants up to $2,500 for ongoing, year-long projects or a maximum of $500 for one time special events. 

 

“So many of our groups have demonstrated a tremendous capacity to make a real, lasting difference,” said Claudia Kirk, Community Building Mini-Grants Program Director.  “All that’s needed is the passion, desire and commitment to turn their ideas into reality.”

 

Three free orientation sessions will be held prior to the application deadline: 

 

New Bedford:  Tuesday, February 12th at 6:30 p.m and Thursday, February 14th at 10:00 a.m. at the CEDC office, 181 Hillman St., Bldg. 9 (2nd floor). 

 

Wareham:  Wednesday, February 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the Wareham Free Library, 59 Marion Road (Rte. 6). 

 

Pre-registration is required for all orientation sesssions.  Application deadline is Friday, April 4th.  For more information and to register, contact Claudia Kirk at 508-994-9625, ext. 13 or at ckirk@unitedwayofgnb.org.  Visit the United Way website at www.unitedwayofgnb.org for details about the Mini-Grants Program. 

 

 

 

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