Chesterfield employees show compassion during tough times

Late last month, the school division wrapped up its 2009-10 United Way employee campaign drive. I’m happy to report that despite the tough economic times in which we currently find ourselves, our employees continue to demonstrate their compassion and desire to assist those less fortunate that others.

Employees pledged more than $231,000 during this year’s campaign. That was nearly 10 percent more than the school division’s goal of $212,000. In a time where other local government/schools campaigns are struggling to meet their goals, I am proud of our employees’ continued desire to give back to the community.

In addition, more than half of our buildings reached 100 percent of their building-level goals. Of this group, Harrowgate Elementary, Perrymont Middle, Community High School and the Chesterfield Technical Center contributed 200 percent of the goal set for the school.

The school division reached an all-time best when 85 employees pledge to give more than $500 to the United Way campaign. Of this group, 14 reached the United Way’s Capital Society, which denotes a gift of $1,000-$4,999.