ADVOCATE.

 Here are some ways you can become an advocate for United Way:

• Tell your friends about your involvement with United Way and what we do.

• Write a letter to the editor. United Way needs people who are passionate about education, income and health to make some noise.

• Send a letter to your elected official.

• Wear the shirt. You'll be able to spark a conversation when you wear the LIVE UNITED shirt.

• Join a walk or run in memory or in honor of someone you know or participate for a specific cause.

• Become a Loaned Executive for United Way. The Loaned Executive Program helps United Way keep fundraising expenses down and provides a great learning and growing opportunity for individuals ready to make a difference. Loaned execs are mainly hired during campaign season and help the thousands of companies that run campaigns conduct a successful campaign.

• Link to our web site.