2013 Snapshots of Success
-Neighbors Helping Neighbors-
Special Thanks to Suzanne Rollman Photography
I Will Always Remember.
Son, Brother, Friend, Soldier…SSG Rayvon Battle, Jr., lost his life in Iraq while serving in the United States Army. Upon the devastating news, Chiquita, sister of SSG Battle, was aided through the Armed Forces Program offered by the American Red Cross. Because of United Way contributions, the American Red Cross was able to provide multiple services during a difficult time, including transporting her brother home to his loved ones.
Donors Represented
Eric Avent, McLane Carolina, Amy Biehl, Express Employment Professionals, Martin Skojec, Express Employment Professionals, Janice Gerald, QVC-Rocky Mount, Mary Clinton, Nash County Government, Eric Summerlin, City of Rocky Mount – Fire Department, Debbie Nelms, Southern Bank & Trust Co., Grant Wooten, Universal Leaf North America, U.S., Inc.
I'm On The Right Track.
Due to a struggling economy, uncontrolled diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension, Rudy Smith found himself off-course in the marathon of life. Through the programs offered at the Tar River Mission Clinic, which provides free healthcare services to the low income and uninsured, Rudy was given medical treatment and guidance. Due to United Way support for these programs, Rudy was able to overcome these obstacles. Now he is winning the race for better health.
Donors Represented
Dr. Marzena Laszewski, Boice-Willis Clinic, Matt Parrisher, Piedmont Natural Gas, Dennis Cabbage, Kaba-Ilco Corporation, Graham Nelson, Davenport Autopark
I Can Achieve/Puedo Lograr
Deana Cruz represents many students who experience language barriers between schools and families. The Ready Schools/Ready Communities program offered through Down East Partnership for Children, benefits Deana by providing unique services based on the needs of the school and community. Due to the support of United Way donors, this program unites a village to ultimately create an atmosphere for academic success.
(Dianaluz Ochoa-Cruz representa muchos estudiantes que experimentan barreras del idioma entre las escuelas y las familias. La iniciativa de Escuelas Preparadas/Comunidades Preparadas que ha ofrecido a través de La Asociación para Niños, Down East Partnership for Children, se beneficia a Dianaluz y proporciona servicios únicos basados en las necesidades de la escuela y la comunidad. Debido al apoyo de los donantes de United Way, este programa une un pueblo para finalmente crear una atmósfera para el éxito académico para todos los niños.)
Donors Represented
Kara Deans, Nash Community College, Shawnita Harper, Baskerville Elementary School, Betsy Hester, Rocky Mount High School, Leon Farrow, Rocky Mount High School, Debra Battle,Tar River Academy, Michelle Lavendar, PNC Bank, Kevin Clark, PNC Bank, Sheila Martin, NC Wesleyan College
