Thanks to your generosity, nearly a dozen people from around the community raised enough money to "make bail" and get out of United Way jail on Tuesday while supporting a good cause.
“Arrest warrants” were issued for Door County Medical Center’s Brian Stephens, The Simple Solution Door County’s Heidi Penchoff, Destination Door County’s Julie Gilbert, Bank of Luxemburg’s John Jorns, United Way of Door County Board Member Barb Graupman, United Way of Door County Board Member and Sarkis & Associates Realty’s Molly Kunst, City of Sturgeon Bay’s Josh VanLieshout, Door County Daily News’ Tim Kowols, and Associated Bank’s Julie Dragseth to help the organization whittle down its annual campaign goal of $1.2 million.
The arrested individuals spent at least one hour calling friends, family, co-workers, clients, and acquaintances in hopes of raising enough money to “bail themselves out of jail.” Gilbert said afterward that it was important for her to raise her bail because of the United Way’s efforts to ensure everyone is thriving in the community.
Jorns said it is important that the money raised in Door County stays in Door County to support all the different programs, services, and organizations the United Way supports.
Stephens echoed those sentiments as he wrapped up the “Jail and Bail” event, adding that they see the impact the United Way makes every day at the hospital.
Entering the week, the United Way of Door County’s annual campaign goal of $1.2 million was about 30 percent complete—a number that could rise significantly in the coming weeks as more events are held and pledge cards start coming in.
