United Way Women’s Initiative celebrates success of first year
MEDIA ADVISORY
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
Initiative partners with four local agencies to increase early literacy levels
Members and friends of United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Women’s Initiative will gather Aug. 23 to celebrate the results of its first year of working to increase early literacy opportunities in the region.
Since 2004, United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Women’s Initiative has mobilized women as engaged philanthropists through leadership, fundraising and advocacy to improve the lives of women, children and families in metro Detroit. The initiative is made up of donors who contribute $1,000 or above to United Way.
Knowing that research shows that quality early education is critical to a child’s success in school, work and life, the Women’s Initiative is partnering with four local agencies to provide home-based literacy programs. The agencies include Catholic Social Services of Oakland County, The Guidance Center in Wayne County, Michigan State University Extension in Macomb County, and Neighborhood Service Organization in Detroit.
The event will also provide an opportunity to recognize Sandy and Richard E. Dauch, who are the largest individual contributors to the Women’s Initiative. Mr. Dauch is co-founder, chairman and CEO, American Axle and Manufacturing, and is also serving as chair for United Way’s 2006 Torch Drive.
WHAT: “Leaders for Literacy” – United Way Women’s Initiative Annual Recognition
WHEN: Wednesday, August 23
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Brief program begins at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Rd. (between Civic Center Dr. and I-696)
WHY: To recognize contributors to the Women’s Initiative and report the impact its financial and volunteer resources have made on early literacy programs in southeast Michigan.
WHO: Current and prospective members of the Women’s Initiative will join Chair Sue Cischke, vice president, Environmental Safety and Engineering, Ford Motor Co.; and Co-Chair Christine Cortez, senior vice president, Global Services and Parts, DaimlerChrysler. Others participating in the program are Peggy Akrigg, program director, Family Education Support Services, Catholic Social Services of Oakland County; and Greg Kosch, president and CEO, Fifth Third Bank.
Sponsors for the event include Fifth Third Bank, Comer Holdings LLC and Plante Moran.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Patricia A. Ellis, 313-226-9484 or pager, 313-840-1948
Megan Bracket, 313-226-9409 or pager, 313-840-4321
Initiative partners with four local agencies to increase early literacy levels
Members and friends of United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Women’s Initiative will gather Aug. 23 to celebrate the results of its first year of working to increase early literacy opportunities in the region.
Since 2004, United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s Women’s Initiative has mobilized women as engaged philanthropists through leadership, fundraising and advocacy to improve the lives of women, children and families in metro Detroit. The initiative is made up of donors who contribute $1,000 or above to United Way.
Knowing that research shows that quality early education is critical to a child’s success in school, work and life, the Women’s Initiative is partnering with four local agencies to provide home-based literacy programs. The agencies include Catholic Social Services of Oakland County, The Guidance Center in Wayne County, Michigan State University Extension in Macomb County, and Neighborhood Service Organization in Detroit.
The event will also provide an opportunity to recognize Sandy and Richard E. Dauch, who are the largest individual contributors to the Women’s Initiative. Mr. Dauch is co-founder, chairman and CEO, American Axle and Manufacturing, and is also serving as chair for United Way’s 2006 Torch Drive.
WHAT: “Leaders for Literacy” – United Way Women’s Initiative Annual Recognition
WHEN: Wednesday, August 23
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Brief program begins at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Rd. (between Civic Center Dr. and I-696)
WHY: To recognize contributors to the Women’s Initiative and report the impact its financial and volunteer resources have made on early literacy programs in southeast Michigan.
WHO: Current and prospective members of the Women’s Initiative will join Chair Sue Cischke, vice president, Environmental Safety and Engineering, Ford Motor Co.; and Co-Chair Christine Cortez, senior vice president, Global Services and Parts, DaimlerChrysler. Others participating in the program are Peggy Akrigg, program director, Family Education Support Services, Catholic Social Services of Oakland County; and Greg Kosch, president and CEO, Fifth Third Bank.
Sponsors for the event include Fifth Third Bank, Comer Holdings LLC and Plante Moran.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan mobilizes the caring power of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties to improve lives in measurable and lasting ways throughout the region. The organization is led by a diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services, education and the community. United Way provides opportunities to invest in the metropolitan Detroit community through its annual Torch Drive and is a leader in convening partners to impact local residents each year by increasing economic self-sufficiency, protecting children and youth at risk, strengthening families, empowering neighborhoods and communities, and promoting health and wellness. Additional information is available at www.uwsem.org.
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