This week I was able to tag along with a couple of our Campaign staffers to receive a check from kids who go to the Crestwood Children’s Center. The kids had raised $11.13 for the United Way and wanted to present a check to us.
They presented their gift to us at their weekly Success Assembly. Let me tell you - it was the coolest thing to witness! It was a mini-auditorium full of bright colors and murals on the walls. The excitement in the air was awesome!
These kids are part of the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) program. They are anywhere from 3-12 years old, and are enrolled in the day program there. Day Treatment serves kids who are experiencing school-related and/or family problems. Day Treatment provides a stable, consistent environment where emotional and educational needs can be met.
I think that the most amazing thing about this whole experience was that the kids at the school were the ones that decided to raise the money. One of the core ideas behind the PBIS program is helping yourself and others. The UW campaign posters were up around the building for the staff and the kids decided that they could also help others in need.
This is probably my favorite part of my job - dealing with the kids who our donors help through their gifts. Just last week we had a kindergarten class from School #12 enrolled in the Strong Start program come in to help announce how much we raised in this year’s campaign.
We are proudly displaying the check for $11.13 by the employee entrance. Every dollar counts—and is so meaningful.
They presented their gift to us at their weekly Success Assembly. Let me tell you - it was the coolest thing to witness! It was a mini-auditorium full of bright colors and murals on the walls. The excitement in the air was awesome!
These kids are part of the PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) program. They are anywhere from 3-12 years old, and are enrolled in the day program there. Day Treatment serves kids who are experiencing school-related and/or family problems. Day Treatment provides a stable, consistent environment where emotional and educational needs can be met.
I think that the most amazing thing about this whole experience was that the kids at the school were the ones that decided to raise the money. One of the core ideas behind the PBIS program is helping yourself and others. The UW campaign posters were up around the building for the staff and the kids decided that they could also help others in need.
This is probably my favorite part of my job - dealing with the kids who our donors help through their gifts. Just last week we had a kindergarten class from School #12 enrolled in the Strong Start program come in to help announce how much we raised in this year’s campaign.
We are proudly displaying the check for $11.13 by the employee entrance. Every dollar counts—and is so meaningful.
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