Dr. Madson's #ParklandPride Podcast

GIVING BACK- How nonprofits and business work together to strengthen our community

Episode Summary

Here's a revised version of the text: Dr. Mark Madson hosts a discussion with Marci Lesko, CEO of the United Way, and the Executive Director of the Parkland Education Foundation about the key factors driving their organizations' growth and community impact. Mike Butz, Director of Business Development & Administration at Alvin H. Butz, Inc. Construction Management Company, joins to highlight his company's community involvement, including their remarkable 37-year streak of 100% employee participation in United Way giving. The conversation explores the United Way's recent $25 million fundraising success and their diverse contribution options. The Parkland Education Foundation shares insights on their expanding reach, attributing it to increased recognition of their initiatives. They recently completed an employee giving campaign, securing over $42,000 in payroll contribution pledges from Parkland staff for the current school year. As the United Way launches workplace giving campaigns throughout the Lehigh Valley, the leaders discuss how contributors can direct their support to various local charities, including the Parkland Education Foundation.

Episode Notes

For over two decades, the Parkland School District has been an active participant in the United Way Employee Giving Campaign. This year's campaign introduces a new option for employees to contribute to hurricane relief efforts.

Marci Lesko, CEO of the United Way, noted that 20 United Way chapters are currently engaged in relief efforts for Hurricane Helene. 

Donate to the United Way here:  https://www.unitedwayglv.org/donate/

Learn more about the Parkland Education Foundation here:  https://www.parklandsd.org/foundation or donate here.

Alvin H. Butz Construction, Inc.:  https://butz.com/