United in Caring for our Community

United Space Alliance employees in Houston kicked off their annual United Way campaign by rolling up their sleeves and digging into their pockets to help those less fortunate in their communities as they participated in Days of Caring projects and conducted fund-raising campaigns.

In October, Texas volunteers started the day at two local agencies where employees volunteer time year-round. Projects at the Bay Area Turning Point involved sprucing up the gardens and playgrounds; organizing the center’s library; and giving the kitchen and air vents a thorough cleaning.

At the same time, other USA employees were at the Bridge Over Troubled Waters – Destiny Village demolishing an outdoor stage and disposing of the debris, as well as power washing the exterior of two of the buildings.

Volunteers also supported the Volunteer Houston project at the United Way Bay Area Service Center where they created holiday cards for nursing home residents and participated in projects that included gardening, cleaning and even a small demolition job.

“I believe it is important to support the United Way, because it touches so many of those in need in our area through a variety of organizations,” said Bill Griffin, USA-Texas Days of Caring Event Lead. “Participating in a Days of Caring project is a great way to see the immediate results of your support.”

In Florida, USA Leadership Association participated in their local United Way Days of Caring event as well. The project selected for 2006 supported Crosswinds Youth Services in Cocoa where volunteers had an opportunity to get their hands dirty helping with gardening activities.

Each year Alabama employees raise funds during cookouts and participate in Harvest Days at Caring Assurance System for the Aging and Homebound (in Huntsville and Madison County.

USA’s legacy of generosity continued this year with employee contributions at each site. Combined, Florida’s Employee One Fund and the USA Foundation, Inc. together donated more than $500,000 in support to United Way local chapters.

“One in three families in our community are considered working poor. One in five teens tries prescription drugs to get high. And 100,000 new Katrina neighbors are working to become self-sufficient,” said Anna Babin, President of the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast. “All are depending on the United Way, and that’s why the success of the campaign is so important.”

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