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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12/1/2009 |
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MICHAEL SHOCKLEY JOINS UNITED WAY OF DELAWARE
Mr. Shockley’s key responsibilities are to create and maintain relationships with UWD’s various partners and agencies in Sussex County, to build awareness of the organization’s “Give, Advocate, Volunteer” message, and to help implement UWD’s five Strategic Focus Areas throughout the community.
A former sales employee at Delaware Coast Press/The Wave newspapers in Rehoboth Beach, Mr. Shockley brings significant knowledge of the community and a deep understanding of the opportunities UWD has to expand its profile and develop resources in Sussex County. He resides in Ocean View, where he and wife Mary are the parents of infant son Levi and daughter Camryn.
About United Way of Delaware
United Way of Delaware (UWD) is Delaware’s largest and oldest nonprofit fundraising organization. One of only two statewide United Ways in America, UWD’s mission is to maximize the community’s resources to improve the quality of life for Delawareans. With statewide headquarters in Wilmington, and offices in Dover and Rehoboth Beach, UWD funds more than 115 social service programs in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties, thanks to the generous support of individual and corporate donors, as well as foundation grants and other gifts.
In addition to funding a network of crisis alleviation and other social service programs, UWD is engaged in a long-term strategy to eliminate the root causes of many of Delaware’s most pressing social service problems. To do this, UWD is leading collaborative efforts to help children and youth achieve their potential, promote financial stability and independence, and improve health. For more information, to make a contribution, or to volunteer with UWD, please visit www.uwde.org or call (302) 856-7884.