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The BWH Pharmacy team shows their United Way spirit.
Two years ago, Karen Yarde thought she had lost everything. Homeless and with her children to care for, she reached out to Project Hope—one of the many programs that receives funding from United Way.
“They changed my life,” said Yarde, who now works in BWH’s Department of Food Services. “They helped me and guided me through this difficult time. They said it was going to be a little rocky, but there was going to be light at the end of tunnel.”
Yarde’s story is just one example of the power of United Way, which each year makes a difference for thousands of children and families across Boston.
In Yarde’s case, Project Hope staff not only helped her find temporary shelter, but they also enrolled her in an education program that enabled her to find the job at BWH and provide stability to her family.
The 2011 BWH United Way Campaign kicked off Monday. After just one week, BWHers have contributed $40,000 towards the $200,000 goal.
“Every little bit helps,” said Pricilla Jackson, a dispatcher in Transport Services, who donates to the campaign every year. “People think that you need to contribute a large amount of money to make a difference. Nothing can be further from the truth. You can contribute as little as $1 a week. That’s less than what we spend on a cup of coffee.”
The 2011 BWH United Campaign will run until Oct. 14. Watch for an email from campaign co-chairs Angelleen Peters-Lewis and Ed Habermehl with a link to your own personal online giving page next week.