United Way honors Steven E. Howell as well as key volunteers and organizations a

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MONTGOMERY & POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Join United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region on Wednesday, April 19th, when it will celebrate the successful conclusion of its 2016 Campaign for the Common Good with the “Celebration of Service: A CommUNITY United” award dinner. United Way will recognize key members of the Hudson Valley community, including volunteers, donors, community partners, and sponsors as well as long-time volunteer and community leader, Steven E. Howell, the recipient of the Distinguished Leadership Award. “Steven E. Howell is a dedicated volunteer and a leader in our community,” stated Barry Rothfeld, Chairman of United Way’s Board of Directors. “Steve makes a real difference in people’s lives, both professionally and through his innumerable volunteer activities in our community. He served on United Way’s Board of Directors, most recently as chair, but that’s just one reason out of many that we’ve chosen to honor him with the Distinguished Leadership Award.” Steven E. Howell, CPA, DABFA, the Administrative Partner of RBT CPAs, LLP, is the third person to receive United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region’s Distinguished Leadership Award. In addition to Mr. Howell, United Way will recognize area top businesses; three nonprofit organizations; volunteers who have made the 2016 Campaign for the Common Good a success; as well as a special salute to veterans in conjunction with United Way’s implementation of Mission United. “The Celebration of Service is our way of recognizing and thanking the thousands of area residents who make charitable gifts to the United Way individually and through their workplace campaigns during the Campaign for the Common Good,” said Jeannie Montano, President & CEO of United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region. “United Way could not accomplish its mission to build a stronger and healthier community without the support of these many dedicated volunteers, businesses and nonprofits. It is an honor to celebrate those who go above and beyond the call of duty in service to our community.” The “Celebration of Service: A CommUNITY United” benefit awards dinner will begin at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception, silent auction, and nonprofit showcase, featuring representatives from Orange and Dutchess nonprofit organizations. A dinner and award ceremony will follow at 7:00pm and will conclude at 9:00pm. The event will be held at Anthony’s Pier 9 in New Windsor. Tickets are $125/person and may be purchased online at www.uwdor.org/celebration2017. Tables also are available. Please call Jennell Higgs at (845) 471-1900 ext. 3123 for reservation and advertising information. To become an event sponsor, please contact Tina Kitson at (845) 471-1900 ext. 3119.