Brandon LIVES UNITED

July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Brandon Picchioni is a middle market commercial banker for JPMorgan Chase in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs. He’s also putting his financial expertise to further good use by serving as treasurer on the Far Northwest Suburban United Way board of directors. This volunteer position, to which he was elected, keeps Brandon focused on United Way fundraising efforts, finding new streams of funding to help people become independent and maintaining relationships with current United Way donors and supporters.

Brandon has been a United Way volunteer for about two years, moving from volunteer to board member and now to board treasurer.

“Chase has been a strong supporter of United Way so it was easy for me to get involved in the work United Way does,” said Brandon. “I’ve met people in my community I wouldn’t otherwise know and I feel I’m making a real difference in the lives of people who need my help.”

JPMorgan Chase runs an annual United Way campaign, employees participate in volunteer projects at United Way agency partners throughout the year and Amy Fahey, president of Illinois and Wisconsin Middle Market at JPMorgan Chase serves on the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago board. This year, JP Morgan placed 16th on the list of Top 25 Corporate Citizens of Metropolitan Chicago. The Corporate Citizen Awards honor companies and their employees for contributing the most financial support to United Way through corporate and employee donations and special events.

“United Way has an outstanding reputation for helping communities and people, but what’s most rewarding for me is that I am able to remain focused on the community where I live and work and where many of my customers live and work.”

Additionally, Brandon volunteered his time to conduct agency site visits to ensure continuous quality of service among the programs that receive United Way support.

”This experience opened my eyes to the needs that exist in my own neighborhood and exposed me to some of the most inspiring people advancing the common good in communities around me,” Brandon said.

“Sometimes the issues in our own communities are difficult to see if they don’t affect you directly,” said Brandon. “But through volunteerism, I’ve come to understand many of the challenges people face. I see first hand what others in my community are going through and I do my best to help. I’ve also met some extraordinary people who lead busy lives yet give of their time and energy so freely. It’s inspiring.”

Brandon LIVES UNITED by volunteering in his community and advocating for solutions that will improve the lives of people in his community. Brandon is a native of Montana, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and currently resides in Des Plaines with his wife Kristi.

Posted by Chelsea Lynn | Filed Under Corporate Partners, News, Volunteers 

Pulte Holmes and Del Webb Employees Team up for a Day of Caring

May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Volunteers from Pulte Holmes and Del Webb teamed up to help out clients of Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County lead a safer and more comfortable. Volunteers performed a “Home Makeover” for a family in need; they painted, hung new fixtures, rehung doors, landscaped and more.

The Day of Caring program allows conscientious companies to be matched up with agencies and people in need to work on projects both large and small. If you or your company is interested in participating, please contact us.

Posted by Chelsea Lynn | Filed Under Corporate Partners, News, Volunteers 

Far Northwest Says “Domo arigato!”

May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Far Northwest Suburban United Way brought together its Campaign Leaders, Volunteers and key supporters to celebrate the success of the 2007 Campaign at Benihana in Schaumburg. Guests were entertained by Benihana’s famous “teppan-yaki” style chefs as they prepared their meals at their tables.

Campaign Co-Chair Wendi Phillips and Development Manager Susan Ockerlund handed out awards to the Far Northwest Top Corporate Citizens and recognized the special efforts of the Campaign Leaders.

The Top Corporate Citizens for the 2007 Campaign were:
ADP - Dealer Services
ADP - Employer Services
RSM McGladrey - Schaumburg
Costco - Schaumburg
JC Penney - West Dundee

Recognition Awards given out included:

Best Campaign Growth
RSM McGladrey
Jeff Schultz

Team Spirit Award
Great American Insurance
Mary Ziegler

Outstanding Community Spirit
School District #300
Susie Siles

Outstanding Employee Campaign Coordinator
School District #54
Tammie Rooney

Most Innovative New Employee Campaign Coordinator
Moneris Solutions
Chrissy Kobler

Most Innovative Campaign Coordinator
Paccar Financial
Nick Haddad

Most Innovative Campaign Coordinator
Paccar Financial
Steve Williams

Most Innovative New Workplace Campaign
SP Richards
Brian Spear

Most Innovative New Workplace Campaign
SP Richards
Lori Welker
Community Spirit Award
AmericaUnited Bank and Trust
Justin Masterman
View more photos from the Campaign Thank You

Posted by Chelsea Lynn | Filed Under Corporate Partners, Events, News