When I moved to Door County in 2006, I was immediately struck by the giving nature of the Community. I knew that we had made the right decision to move to this community as the Residents were clearly trying to take care of and support themselves at all costs. 

In 2011, I started to work for Jim Olson Motors. I quickly learned that Jim Olson was committed to running a successful business that allowed him to give back to and support our Community. Giving back to the Community is a top priority for Jim Olson and that was a good match with my personal beliefs.

I was motivated to look deeper for what groups I personally wanted to commit to. For me, the United Way became the obvious choice. It was the one Organization that seemed to support and fund so many of the most basic programs in our area through its partnerships. The United Way is focused on the core areas of education, financial stability and health in our Community. The United Way continues to work toward understanding the causes of social issues and finding very real solutions to promote long term change for the betterment of the community. I appreciate knowing that through the United Way I am supporting so many agencies in our area that are doing great work for our Residents of all ages-who may be in need. 

I believe that for most people there can come a point in their lives where they find themselves unexpectedly needing help. Very often this happens through no fault of their own. I am reassured by the work of the United Way that my Friends, Family and Neighbors find help when they need it because the United Way is there!