Board Chair: James O'Neil
Campaign Chair: Frank Dobisky
Theme: THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Goal: $2,000,434

Using the classic Wizard of OZ movie as a backdrop, the campaign theme focused on having the heart, the courage and the knowledge to make a difference in the community, creating the feeling that “There’s No Place Like Home.” General Campaign Chair, Frank Dobisky, lead the first campaign with a goal over $2 million. A weak economy challenged the success of the campaign, yet with persistent volunteer efforts, additional support from local foundations and a hiatus of funding venture grants, the campaign was announced a success on January 17, 2003.

The 50th Year Celebration of the Monadnock United Way included interviews with past and current board members and agency executive directors, radio PSAs, a weekly e-mail count-down describing events at MUW, locally, nationally and in the world, and a reception for all past and present board members on the anniversary date of incorporation, June 25th.