Published 8:45 pm Friday, November 1, 2024 By Submitted Live United by Erin Haag Every year, there’s a noticeable shift in the fall. I used to think it was tied to the weather, that when the weather turned and it started feeling brisk in the air, that was the moment it would shift. I’ve come to realize that it doesn’t always align that way, so there is no real explanation for it.
The shift is when the phone starts ringing off the hook and the doorbell never stops. There’s a sudden increase in people stopping by, asking questions and needing resources. It’s corporate partners wanting to learn how to give back, and people cleaning out their houses and wanting to donate to families in need.
We’ve had a gentleman ask us how he could put United Way in his will so that we would receive all of his clothes when he dies. All phrasing and word choice belong to him. I was asked if I’d attend a meeting to talk about food insecurity and the resources.
You know, 5 to 10 minutes. The asker should know me well enough that I can’t talk about anything in 5 to 10 minutes, but I’ll do my very best. Erin Haag This is Krissy’s first fall/winter with us.
After the fourth donor to sign up to adopt a family for the Jingle family in one day, she looked at me and I told her, “This is what it’s going to be like until Christmas.” I really hope I haven’t scared her away. All of this is incredibly wonderful though.
We’re connecting with people who want to give back. Having don.
