Write a commentUnited Way of Greater Oswego County recently met with representatives from NBT Bank to congratulate and recognize their business for reaching 100% employee participation of their workplace campaign, in support of United Way’s Annual Community Campaign. This marks NBT Bank’s second year in a row of reaching their goal.
Co-coordinators Laura Denny, Branch Manager-Oswego West and Jodi Crouse, Branch Manager-Oswego East headed up this year’s workplace campaign together. They met with team members from all the branches in the county to talk about United Way’s impact and offer them the opportunity to make a difference, and the response from the employees was very positive again this year. “As a director of the United Way Board, I was able to share my knowledge of the impactful work United Way does across our county and help educate our employees on who we are and what we do”, said Laura Denny. “I was able to answer questions that came up and provide confidence that their gift is making a difference in local people’s lives”, added Denny.
Jodi Crouse has volunteered as a member of United Way’s Allocations team for several years. “I used the knowledge I’ve gained from serving on Allocations and the information I learned at the workplace coordinator training”, said Crouse. “It allowed me to provide great insight and valuable knowledge to the employees when choosing to give”, added Crouse.
“Together, Laura and Jodi made it a point to speak with each employee across multiple branches, having those one-on-one conversations which resulted in a very impressive campaign”, said Patrick Dewine, executive director. “We are very fortunate and grateful to have the support of NBT Bank and their employees”, added Dewine.
Payroll deduction workplace campaigns are the easiest way for many people to give back to the community. If you are interested in participating through payroll deduction, you can ask your Human Resources representative to join. Companies and businesses interested in starting a workplace campaign are invited to contact Resource Development Director Brandi Weaver with United Way of Oswego County at (315) 593-1900 x2 or email rdd@oswegounitedway.org. United Way representatives are also available to provide presentations at your workplace and share with employees the work of the organization and offer insight into why they may want to consider becoming a supporter.
Photo Caption: United Way Executive Director Patrick Dewine (ce
