United Way announces postcard design winner

FORT ATKINSON, WI – January 29, 2009 – The United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties announces that a postcard designed by Taylor Jones, a middle school student at Whitewater Middle School, was selected as the organization’s 2008 donor thank you card.

“There were over twenty-four designs submitted by students at the Whitewater Middle School and the creativity of these young minds was outstanding,” said Dan McCrea, United Way’s executive director. “The decision was difficult because you could see that everyone worked hard on their individual submission. However, in the end, we felt Taylor’s artwork and message best captured the intent of a United Way thank you card.”

Since 2005 United Way’s has worked with a different school each year in creating its annual thank you card. “Art teachers and students have really responded to our requests and it’s a great way say “thank you” to our donors and engage our youth as well,” added McCrea.

All Whitewater Middle School students who submitted artwork were treated to a pizza lunch and Taylor was presented with a framed copy of his artwork along with a $15.00 Wal-Mart gift card.

The United Way of Jefferson and North Walworth Counties partners with over 30 health and human service agencies that provide local services throughout the communities of Fort Atkinson, Hellenville, Jefferson, Lake Mills, Palmyra, Sullivan and Whitewater. For more information about United Way, contact 920.563.8880 or visit www.ourunitedway.com.

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