Marlo MacKay
Communications Coordinator, Dalhousie Libraries
How long have you been involved in Dalhousie’s United Way campaign and in what capacity?
I joined the campaign this year as the communications coordinator. I work with the steering committee and with the co-chairs Erin and Peter to develop the communications strategy and plan events for this year’s campaign.
Why is supporting the United Way important to you?
The United Way helps people in our community. When you help people in your community, you make where you live a better place for everyone.
Why is it important for Dalhousie to support the United Way?
Dalhousie is a large institution; we can reach a lot of people through this campaign. As a well-respected institution, we are leading by example by giving to the United Way.
What are you most looking forward to during this year’s campaign?
I really hope we reach our fundraising goal of $160,000, or exceed it.
What’s the one thing you wished everyone knew about the United Way?
I would like people to have a better understanding of what the United Way does for the community. They do so many things that it’s not as simple as saying, “they support children” or “they provide housing.” They do all of that, and so much more.
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