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OVER 3,000 NEW YORKERS PARTICIPATE IN UNITED WAY OF NYC'S LIVE UNITED BROOKLYN BRIDGE WALK AND VOLUNTEER FESTIVAL -----------------------------------------------
LIVE UNITED Day of Action Calls on all New Yorkers to "Give, Advocate and Volunteer" to Help Bridge the Gaps in Education, Income and Health
Over 3,000 New Yorkers participated on Saturday, September 20th in United Way of New York City’s “LIVE UNITED” Brooklyn Bridge Walk and Volunteer Festival. The Day of Action was held to highlight the need for all to give back to their communities and help bridge the gap when it comes to education, income and health in New York City. In a show of community solidarity, the event began with a symbolic walk across the Brooklyn Bridge from City Hall Park to Cadman Plaza Park. After crossing the bridge, walkers arrived at a volunteer festival co-sponsored by the Mayor’s Volunteer Center, where participants visited with over 50 nonprofit organizations and learned about volunteer opportunities around the city.
“Education, income and health are the foundations of a successful life in this city, and together, New Yorkers can bring about real, positive change,” said Gordon J. Campbell, President and CEO of United Way of New York City. “The LIVE UNITED Day of Action is about highlighting the importance of giving back; advocating for an important cause; and volunteering your time. The fact that so many people came out today demonstrates how New Yorkers are ready to give back more, inspire others to do the same, and strive to create lasting change in our city.”
An opening ceremony at City Hall Park kicked off the Day of Action. Jonas Schwartz of 4 New York emceed the ceremony, and Telemundo star Penelope Menchaca, NYC Commissioners Edwin Méndez-Santiago (Department for the Aging), Paul J. Cosgrave (Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications) and Robert Doar (Human Resources Administration), Deputy Brooklyn Borough President Yvonne J. Graham and lead sponsor Capital One Bank Executive Vice President David Dineen were on hand to support United Way of New York City’s call to action.
Over 165 corporations, government agencies, and nonprofits assembled teams to walk and participate in the volunteer festival, including Macy’s, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Wachovia Corporation, Accenture, United Parcel Service, the NYC Human Resources Administration, Baruch College, NYC Enhanced 311, NYC Department of Finance, NYC Department of Correction, Filipino Arts & Music Ensemble, Vacamas Programs for Youth, Community Association of Progressive Dominicans, Hispanic Federation and Gay Men’s Health Crisis.
For photos from the day, click here.
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