|
Date:
November 27, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNITED
WAY OF SUMMIT COUNTY SEEKS MEMORABILIA TO MARK 90TH ANNIVERSARY
(AKRON,
OHIO) – In preparation for the organization’s 90th
Anniversary to be celebrated throughout 2008, United Way of Summit
County is seeking photos, videos, films, news clippings or
promotional materials about the organization dating back to its
establishment in 1918. Any items would be returned after being
scanned or copied.
The
organization has had many names over the years. From its inception
we were known as Better Akron
Foundation. In 1938, the name changed to
Akron Community Chest,
and during the years of World War II,
Akron Community and War Chest.
The name from 1946 to 1956 was
United Community Chest,
and from 1956 until 1975, The
United Foundation of Summit County. In 1975, a
merger with United Community Council and a name change formed
United Way of Summit County.
According to United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski, “As
we prepare to produce an historical video for our Annual Meeting in
April and our 90th Anniversary Annual Report, we realize
that there may be items about our history that we don’t have. Some
people might have saved their ‘Red Feathers’ or other buttons
they’ve received over the years. Or perhaps a family member was
featured in a campaign film and they’ve saved that over the years.
We’d appreciate any participation and will of course take the utmost
care with any loaned memorabilia.”
Any
questions about historical materials can be directed to Michael
Gaffney at 330-643-5532 or via email at
mgaffney@uwsummit.org .
United
Way of Summit County improves lives by mobilizing community assets
for health and human services. For more information, call
330-762-7601, visit our website at
www.uwsummit.org , or write to us at United Way of Summit
County, 90 N. Prospect St., P.O. Box 1260, Akron, Ohio 44309-1260.
|
