Recognition
| Honoring the United Way of Greater Nashua
Whereas The Mayor’s Volunteer Recognition Committee is proud to present the
2021 Gate City Light Award to the United Way of Greater Nashua. This
award is given yearly to a local organization or nonprofit for giving their
time in the spirit of the community and for making significant
contributions to the people of Nashua. This year, the United Way has done
that and more; and
P9hereag Throughout the pandemic, the United Way and its dedicated volunteers
stepped up to help when it was needed most. More than 10,000 food items
were collected at several food drives; 15 pop-up food pantries served
8,000 people; More than 250,000 facemasks were handed out to the
public and volunteers also supported COVID-19 testing and vaccination
clinics. In addition, United Way volunteers assisted with refurbishing 750
laptops for local students to use in remote-learning; implemented a
volunteer school tutoring program; packaged and distributed more than
500 gallons of hand sanitizer and so much more; and
P9hereag This is the first time the United Way has received the Gate City Light
Award. It is certainly well-deserved for their continuous commitment to
our community. Since its founding in 1930, the United Way has kept up
its mission to serve Greater Nashua, investing in the health, education
and economic mobility of all; and
Whereas It is with great pleasure that we honor this organization and its leadership
team — Mike Apfelberg, Sara Ceaser, Liz Fitzgerald and Samantha
Cassista; Board of Directors and many amazing volunteers for all that you
do; and
How,
Therefore: I, Jim Donchess,s MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NASHUA, NEW
HAMPSHIRE, on the 25” of May 2021, do hereby recognize the
United Way of Greater Nashua for its unwavering dedication to our
community. Congratulations on this award!
Jim Donchess, Mayor
City of Nashua, New Hampshire
