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State Farm, a Good Neighbor to United Way and the Community
State Farm Insurance Companies supports United Way with funding for youth, mentoring
May 8, 2007 – Morristown, NJ – At United Way of Morris County's Annual Mentoring Celebration on May 2nd, a mutual show of recognition took place between State Farm and United Way. Joseph Walker, a State Farm employee and volunteer mentor, was honored by United Way of Morris County for his dedication to youth. Arlene Lester of State Farm in turn presented United Way with a grant from State Farm Insurance Companies to continue its efforts in training mentors.
State Farm supported two programs of United Way of Morris County with a $15,000 grant this year; the organization's Mentor Training and Consulting Center, as well as its Youth Leadership and Service Council. In presenting the check, Lester thanked JoAnn Tsonton, manager of United Way's Mentor Training and Consulting Center, for her ongoing support and enthusiasm for mentoring programs.
United Way of Morris County has a longstanding relationship with State Farm Insurance Companies. Since September 2001, dozens of State Farm employees have been trained by United Way's Mentor Training program. Employees go on to serve as volunteer mentors to students at Garrett Morgan Academy of Transportation and Technology. The volunteer mentors meet with their designated student each morning at the Academy.
At the Annual Mentoring Celebration, Lester also commented on plans to expand the mentoring program at Garrett Morgan Academy. State Farm is now working to train juniors who will become mentors for incoming freshman.
For more information on United Way's free mentor training program, email JoAnn Tsonton or phone 973.993.1160, x120.
About United Way of Morris County
United Way of Morris County is dedicated to helping people and improving the quality of life for all residents. We address issues most critical to the future of Morris County by bringing attention, expertise, and resources to them. For more information, visit us on the web at www.uwmorris.org, or call 973.993.1160.
Contact
Jean Funk
Marketing Communications
United Way of Morris County
973.993.1160, x114
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