Ensuring a Healthy Community for Generations to Come
Thursday, July 16, 2015
John Bykowski and Tim Bergstrom presented at the Circle of Caring event.
Contributor: Sandy Drexler, Vice President of Resource Development at United Way Fox Cities
When Henry Hodas moved to the Fox Cities to work for an
insurance company, he likely didn't realize the imprint the area
would make on his heart and the significant impact he would have on
our community. By leaving United Way Fox Cities' Administrative
Endowment as the primary beneficiary of his estate, Henry was able
to effect the single largest gift United Way has ever
received.
Through his gift, Henry helped to support our vision of someday
having enough funding in the Administrative Endowment to cover the
operating costs of the organization, so all money donated to the
annual campaign can be invested in improving lives in our
community.
Henry believed in United Way's work and had a special interest in
our efforts to make mental-health services available to anyone who
needs them. He relished his time at the first two gatherings for
the Circle of Caring, United Way Fox Cities' recognition society
for the endowment. Henry was with us in spirit this week as we
gathered at John and Rose Bykowski's house to celebrate the
commitment that he and others have made.
John Bykowski, Circle of Caring Chair, noted, "(My wife) Rose and
I are proud to represent the Circle of Caring and ensure a healthy
community for our grandchildren." Board Chair and Circle of Caring
Member, Tim Bergstrom echoed a similar sentiment, "Today, we have
such a special community. (My wife) Natalie and I believe it's
important to ensure future generations have this same gift."
You, too, can ensure that those who follow us have the same
quality of life that we enjoy today. For more information about the
Circle of Caring and our endowment, please contact Sandy Drexler
at sandy.drexler@unitedwayfoxcities.org,
or 920-954-7210.