Ithaca College

Contributed on behalf of Nancy Pringle and Brian K. Dickens

Happy New Year everyone! We are excited to share that we are only $7,000 away from our annual United Way goal of $31,000! Thank you to all those who have contributed. The amount of $7000 has significant value to our community. 

In fact, below are examples of what types of essential programs and services we could provide for our neighbors with that contribution.

• Provides 7000 five-pound bag(s) of food purchased for local pantries
• Provides 3500 individual(s) with a hot, nutritious meal at a community dinner
• Provides 700 course(s) for groups to learn how to better understand & engage with people with disabilities
• Provides 875 individual(s) will receive a nutritious meal, plus advocacy and referral services
• Provides 538 individual(s) with access to an educational program on violence prevention
• Provides 175 young adult(s) with grocery and personal care items in a time of need
• Provides 163 senior(s) with recreation activities to build social connections and remain active
• Provides 135 individual(s) with access to a supportive counselor through a crisisline in times of need
• Provides 80 household(s) facing crisis with short-term emergency assistance
• Provides 56 youth with activities to build social connections and learn new skills
• Provides 40 individual(s) who is/are currently or formerly incarcerated with support
• Provides 13 youth with a full summer camp scholarship
• Provides 9 family(ies) with mediation services
• Provides 9 teen(s) access to a career exploration and apprenticeship program
• Provides 8 child(ren) and their family(ies) with intervention evaluation services
• Provides 8 homeowner(s) with low-income or a disability will receive Home Repairs
• Provides 7 family(ies) with elder and caregiver counseling
• Provides 5 individual(s) with alcohol and drug abuse assessment and treatment services
• Provides 4 Child(ren) with receive mental health services

Please consider making a donoation in support of your community. Faculty and staff pledges can be submitted online at https://cloud.pledgelink.com/IC. Other members of the Ithaca College Community can donate directly to the United Way of Tompkins County at https://www.uwtc.org/give.  If you prefer to receive a hard copy pledge form or have questions, please contact me at ksack@ithaca.edu or 274-1208.

Thank you in advance for supporting our campaign and the Ithaca Community.