2008 Campaign Leadership

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 "The United Way provides a way for people to contribute to local health and human service agencies in a simple, straightforward way; volunteer their time and talents to help others in need; and work together - in a United fashion - to make an impact on our community's greatest problems.  This year it is particularly important to support our local flood relief efforts as we deal with the aftermath of the 2008 Flood."

Ronald R. Reed, President & CEO
Mercy Iowa City
2008 Campaign Chair

"Dorothy Day said, "There is a call to us, a call of service-that we join with others to try to make things better in this world."  The United Way demonstrates that simple yet profound call to service in its mission of  helping our friends, family members, and neighbors who are in need.  But even though the goal is simple in its statement, the pathways to that goal are myriad.  The United Way's strength is in its ability to serve our communities in so many ways.  And the United Way's success in doing so comes about through its emphasis on partnership.  The University of Iowa has been proud to be partnered with the United Way of Johnson County in many areas:   the University's Rape Victim Advocacy Program, Dental Services for Kids, student practicums, Student Board Bank Training, Healthy Kids School-Based Clinics, the "Why Music Matters" early childhood development program . . . and so many others.  I am more than enthusiastic about helping us deepen and strengthen our partnership, and I am proud to serve on the 2008 campaign leadership team."

Sally Mason, President
University of Iowa
2008 Campaign Co-Chair