In 1887, four men from Denver created an organization to fight their community's welfare problems. Today, there are nearly 1,300 of those organizations around the country, including one in Jonesboro.
This organization is known as United Way, and it serves communities that need health, income and educational help.
In the past, the Jonesboro chapter of United Way has teamed up with ASU to provide services to a wide range of people.
"ASU has contributed large numbers of volunteers for years," Nanette Heard, Executive Director of United Way, said. "Its employees and students use many services of local non-profits that United Way provides support to. The Single Parent Scholarship provides scholarships to ASU students."
Hunter Petrus, President of the Student Government Association, encourages students to get involved with United Way.
"United Way has done a great job involving ASU," Petrus said. "It is a great philanthropy that I highly encourage the community and student body to get involved with, as it directly gives back to our community."
On Friday, Feb. 4, United Way will work with ASU for their CA$H Event.
"We are providing volunteers for VITA at the St. Bernard's Auditorium," said Jodie Cherry, Coordinator of Student Services."The event offers free tax filing for people who are low income, disabled or elderly."
To learn more or get involved with United Way, visit their website at www.uwnea.org, or call the United Way office at (870) 935-3658.
"It's important for people to give back to the community," Heard said. "If everyone does a little, we can do so much together."
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