2024 Days of Action Dedicated to Rome Recovery
For the second of five United Way’s Days of Action in 2024, the United Way of the Mohawk Valley, Berkshire Bank, and Nunn’s Home Medical Equipment worked together to provide students in the Rome City School District with needed school supplies.
As the official August Day of Action sponsor, funds provided by Berkshire Bank were used to purchase school supplies from Hummel’s Office Plus. Backpacks will also contain items collected by Nunn’s Home Medical Equipment. Volunteers from Berkshire Bank, Hummel’s, and the United Way filled backpacks in a conference room at Connected Community Schools in Rome. Backpacks will be distributed to students by Connected Community Schools.
“Berkshire Bank is committed to supporting the communities throughout the Mohawk Valley. This support is desperately needed in the wake of the severe storm damage the city of Rome suffered during the July Tornado. We are proud to partner with the United Way of the Mohawk Valley and Connected Community Schools to do our part by assembling school supplies for children in the Rome community,” stated Kevin Gaglione, SVP, Regional Leader of CNY & Mohawk Valley, Berkshire Bank.
United Way of the Valley focuses on the community’s education, financial stability, basic needs, and healthcare. United Way’s Days of Action are a snapshot of what United Way does all year long – mobilizing people around solutions to build stronger communities.
“The 2024 Days of Action from August through December will be dedicated to helping the recovery efforts in Rome following the tornado on July 16th,” stated Sue Litera, CEO & Executive Director of the United Way of the Mohawk Valley.
United Way of the Valley focuses on the community’s education, financial stability, basic needs, and healthcare. United Way’s Days of Action are a snapshot of what United Way does all year long – mobilizing people around solutions to build stronger communities.
“The Connected Community Schools team is honored to partner with United Way of the Mohawk Valley and Berkshire Bank and to host their Day of Action. The collaborative efforts the disaster relief are humbling to say the least; The United Way along with several of their volunteers and the greater community were an integral part of the relief during the month of July and continue to provide support to individuals and families that have been impacted in the city of Rome," stated Co-Leaders Danielle Martin and Melissa Roys, from Connected Community Schools.
Connected Community Schools is a collaboration with Public School Districts to create community schools; ensuring that students and families have their basic needs met and that they can be successful in their everyday lives. The initiative has created a foundation, allowing individuals, students, and families to establish a strong sense of community.
“Year-round volunteers are showing up to make a difference, but our Annual Day of Action amplifies the power of volunteering! Each year, United Way of the Mohawk Valley collaborates with local organizations, municipalities, companies, and more to harness our network of volunteers to make a difference in our community,” stated Matt Nicholl, Chairman of the Board of Directors with the United Way of the Mohawk Valley.
About the United Way: United Way of the Mohawk Valley is a local, independent non-profit organization funding area programs and services, providing a safety net for our community and addressing crucial community issues in the impact areas of health, education, and income. For more information about United Way, or to donate to the annual campaign, visit www.unitedwaymv.org or call (315) 733-4691.
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