Press release from the United Way of Henderson County:
HENDERSONVILLE, NC, MARCH 22, 2016 – United Way of Henderson County celebrated its 2015 Campaign at the LIVE UNITED Celebration on Monday, March 21. The event, held at Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown, was attended by 120 volunteers, business representatives and community members.
Mark Warwick and Paige Posey, 2015 Campaign Chairs, thanked individuals and organizations for their strong support of the campaign and announced that the 2015 Campaign should conclude with a total of more than $1,809,000.
Warwick and Posey commented, “Our time as co-chairs for the United Way 2015 campaign has been exciting for us in so many ways. What an opportunity! Working together with the staff, the cabinet and community volunteers to join forces with a network of individuals and corporate sponsors who are making a difference in the lives of so many has been exceptionally rewarding. To see firsthand how many people, and how much time and effort goes into the annual campaign is awe inspiring. We’ll take from this the reward of lasting friendships, the satisfaction of knowing that we have made a positive impact, and the understanding that this work is ongoing, as is our responsibility to it.”
Denise Cumbee Long, Executive Director of United Way of Henderson County, noted that the 2015 Campaign results had increased from the previous year. “This celebration is such a wonderful way to end our campaign season”, said Long. “We are proud of our campaign results since they are higher than last year. We live in a generous community, and it is really great to have the support of so many great businesses, organizations, and Henderson County residents. When people care about one another, good things happen!”
To recognize the tremendous contributions of time, dollars, and volunteerism, United Way presented campaign achievement awards at the event. This year’s winners include:
The Edward C. Brisley, Jr. Award was presented by UWHC Staff to Albert Gooch. This award recognizes a member of the community for outstanding volunteer service to United Way and celebrates the uncommon way he or she cares about our community.
The Rob and Ginger Cranford Community Service Award for 2015 was awarded to Frank Byrd. Dorothy Fantle, Byrd’s sister in law, accepted the award on his behalf from the Cranford’s son, Charlie Cranford. This award recognizes a Henderson County resident who supports United Way of Henderson County, works with other local nonprofit organizations, and who best exemplifies the community leadership and generous spirit demonstrated by Rob and Ginger Cranford. Byrd has been an active member and volunteer in the community for more than 30 years. He has volunteered at nonprofit organizations too numerous to name and is a loyal United Way investor and advisor.
About United Way of Henderson County:
United Way is advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life in Henderson County. If you would like more information or would like to make a donation, contact United Way of Henderson County at PO Box 487, Hendersonville, NC 28793, 828-692-1636, or visit online at liveunitedhc.org. You can also find UWHC on Facebook.
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