Hello, everyone!
My name is Harlei Postlewait and I am the CRA Officer/Assistant Marketing Officer at First Robinson Savings Bank. When I first started at the bank, six and a half years ago, I had just graduated from college and had made my way back home. Something had drawn me back here, although at the time I wasn’t sure what. My role started out in accounting and then transitioned into CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) and marketing. My marketing role led to my presence on the Crawford County United Way Board, in which I have been blessed to get to know numerous amazing and giving individuals and organizations. It didn’t take long to realize my why, as to the reason I ended up back in Crawford County. Bill Sandiford told me once “You can be a small fish in a big pond and make a small splash, or you can be a big fish in a small pond and make a big splash.” I’m thankful for the opportunity to be involved with United Way and make a big splash!
If it wasn’t for United Way, I never would have known about a lot of the organizations that are right in Crawford County. If you haven’t ever looked at the full list of agencies that United Way serves, I highly encourage you to hop on https://www.unitedwayofknoxcounty.org/ and do so. You will be amazed, and humbled, at the impact that these organizations make.
I think it’s important to remember who it takes to run these organizations - to recognize them and thank them. They walk into work every day, not knowing what to expect, and yet they handle these tasks with such grace and patience. When the world seems dark, I reflect on these types of people, and they bring joy to my heart knowing they are serving children and families in need around our community.
By supporting United Way, you are supporting every single one of our agencies. From food pantries to dual credit and scholarships, money raised through United Way goes into each organization and therefore back into our community.
Thank you to every single person who keeps our community going strong by running these impactful organizations and being involved with supporting them. Even through the hard times, you walk in with your shoulders up, a smile on, and ready to make a positive change in our community. Thank you for letting me be a small part of your world – for I am honored.
