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United Way of Southwest Minnesota Announces 2024 Campaign Chair
United Way of Southwest Minnesota (UWSWMN) is delighted that Matt Suby again leads this year's annual campaign. Matt Suby, a dedicated Marshall, MN resident and Business Development Specialist for Western Equipment Finance in Marshall, is at the helm. The theme for this year's campaign is "Raise Your Hand!" What motivates you to raise your hand and get involved? Is it caring for others, helping those in need, or striving for a better future? Whatever your reason, UWSWMN invites you to join us and raise your hand because change cannot happen alone. With your help, we can create hope and positivity in our community.
"The United Way of Southwest Minnesota is a vital resource for numerous individuals and organizations in our communities. These are the people we interact with daily - our friends and neighbors - who encounter real obstacles in pursuing their dreams. We encourage you to 'Raise Your Hand' and help us in breaking down these barriers, improving the lives of individuals and families around us, and, in turn, strengthening the communities we call home." shared Suby.
Suby lives in Marshall with his wife, Deanna, and two daughters, Adalin and Violet, and will continue to lead the Campaign and Resource Development committee, comprised of diverse volunteers serving on the UWSWMN board of directors. Together, they will help shape and implement strategies to meet this year's fundraising goal. Last year, Suby led UWSWMN in reaching 98.5% of the $538,000 campaign goal. For the 2024 campaign, we are striving to achieve a goal of $545,000. We believe that with your help, we can accomplish this.
Like many previous local leaders in this role, Suby will ensure consistent and reliable leadership. Hans Zahrbock (Western Equipment Finance) chaired the campaign in 2022-23, Al Castor (Lockwood Motors) chaired in 2021-22, Rachel Nuese (Schwan Shared Services LLC) and Michelle Doeling (Minnwest Bank) co-chaired the campaign in 2020-21. Doeling also chaired the campaign in 2019-20, Melanie Pedersen (U.S. Bank) chaired the 2018-19 campaign, and Amy Herrick (North Star Mutual Insurance Company) chaired the 2017-18 campaign.
We strive to promote Healthy Communities, Youth Opportunities, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency which are vital components of a thriving community that benefits everyone. To learn more about United Way of Southwest Minnesota, please visit our website at UnitedWaySWMN.org and follow us on social media.