It was reported here last week that our SPACE team United Way campaign concluded successfully by exceeding our goal by $300.  This past Thursday the community campaign results were announced in an event held at Midland Center for the Arts. 

Drum roll, please……

Once again the community came together to produce amazing results.   The $4.8 million goal was met and passed by almost $50,000!! 

A video presentation highlighted people in our community impacted by the services and programs supported by United Way campaign dollars.  This is where you really see how you make a difference.   (Video link will be in a future blog.  In the meantime, here’s a written preview.)

A tearful woman explained how she finally felt safe when she went to Shelterhouse.  As she passed through each door, it was locked behind her.  That’s when she truly felt she wouldn’t be hurt any more.

An older man told how he and his wife enjoyed building planes, flying them together (she drove, he navigated), and traveling extensively.  They don’t do those things any more because his wife has Alzheimer’s.  He expressed his appreciation for the Seasons program offered by Senior Services Midland County Council on Aging.  It’s an adult day program that helps her maintain her dignity and stay active and alert. 

The SPACE team can be proud to know they are helping people just like this every day through their donations to our United Way campaign.  SPACE is part of the Retail and Services Division of the campaign and that division surpassed it’s goal by 38% !  And SPACE helped make that happen.  Thank you to everyone on the team who committed to making a difference in our communities.