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Genia (right) was
featured on a message board during the 2013 campaign.
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Contributor: Genia
Lovett, 2013 Co-Chair at United Way Fox Cities and
President/Publisher at Post-Crescent Media
Each year, United Way's community campaign brings together
committed volunteers who lead our efforts to raise the funds that
address our community's most pressing problems. Last year, we were
pleased to have Genia Lovett, President and Publisher of
Post-Crescent Media co-leading our 2013 campaign. Genia has been a
long-time volunteer for United Way, "I have been involved in United
Ways in six different communities. When I arrived in Appleton six
years ago, I looked at United Way Fox Cities and found it more
efficient and more effective than any that I have been involved
with since 1985, and that is why I'm committed to be co-chair of
the campaign."
During 2012, 35.6% of the residents in Wisconsin volunteered,
according to the Corporation of National and Community Service:
Volunteering and Civic Life in America 2013 study. Genia has
experienced first-hand this spirit of giving-back in the Fox Cities
through working with United Way volunteers, "The commitment of the
people in the local communities to our United Way has been a
wonderful delight. They love knowing they have a hand in making the
community better by donating and volunteering for our United
Way."
The number of people participating in volunteer activities in
Wisconsin has increased since 2011, but there is still room for
improvement - Wisconsin ranks 8th among the 50 states and
Washington, DC, according to the Corporation of National and
Community Service study. Genia is one of the volunteers in
Wisconsin contributing to the cumulative 165.3 million hours of
volunteer service in 2012. And, she is not someone who just logs
hours volunteering to feel good; Genia thinks long-term when it
comes to volunteering in the community, "Just knowing the impact
that this United Way has in our world is amazing. The Fox Cities is
just a magical place, and I could not live with myself if I didn't
do everything I could to keep it a magical place beyond my lifetime
here."
Do you want to volunteer for United Way Fox
Cities? Contact the Community Development Department at
920-735-5462 for more information or e-mail us at
communications@unitedwayfoxcities.org
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