The United Way of Lebanon County has gained a new VISTA member!

Megan Hoffa will be joining the UWLC team as the AmeriCorps*VISTA member for the 2009-2010 year.

Megan is a 2009 summa cum laude graduate of Elizabethtown College, located in Elizabethtown, Pa. 

She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in communications with a concentration in corporate communications.

Born and raised in Lebanon County, Megan will be instrumental in helping UWLC’s staff with the

2009 campaign, as well as assisting with community outreach, resource development and building capacity f

or the United Way of Lebanon County.

“I’m really pleased with the outstanding caliber of the VISTA members we attract to serve with us,” said UWLC’s Executive Director, Mark Hoffman.  “A major advantage [of the program] is that we are provided with the opportunity to expand our staff’s capacity and have a greater impact in our community.”

The AmeriCorps*VISTA program, also known as Volunteers In Service To America, is a national program that’s goal is to eradicate poverty in the United States.  With thousands of VISTA members nationwide, this program, which was founded in 1965, continues to help the lives of many by having its members volunteer for non-profit organizations and government agencies.

This marks the third year that UWLC has been fortunate enough to have a VISTA member.  However, with the addition of Megan, UWLC would like to extend best wishes to Romeeka Gayhart, the 2008-2009 AmeriCorps*VISTA member, as she explores other career opportunities.