Cynthia Hemeon-Plessner
Cindy began volunteering in her twenties while teaching in Los Angeles. She was struck by what United Way could do for a community. When she moved back to New Hampshire, she connected right away with Granite United Way and has supported her community in a number of ways since then:
- Co-chaired the Day of Caring volunteer committee
- Spent over a decade on the Community Impact Committee
- Reviewed grants and helped decide what local donations fund
Cindy’s Chairty Myth Debunked
- Myth: “I used to think my gift only made a difference if I choose exactly where to donate it.”
- Reality: “When I joined the Granite United Way Community Impact committee, I learned that needs change from year to year and unrestricted gifts let the nonprofit experts direct dollars to the most pressing needs in my community.”
Why Cindy volunteers
The best part of volunteering for Cindy is the people. She has built relationships that she never would have found otherwise.
Why Cindy donates
Giving back isn’t optional. It’s how she helps build the community she wants to live in.