January 2022
Dear Friends of UCP Heartland,
Happy New Year and I hope you have had a good start to 2022. This week is my 2-year anniversary with UCP Heartland and I continue to be honored and privileged to have the opportunity to work with incredible people, including people served and employees. We cannot seem to get out of the storm of COVID-19, but I continue to see resiliency, dedication, and commitment as we continue to manage through the ever-changing landscape. The good news is everyone is learning to adapt and as it has been for the past 2 years, it seems that we all know that we are in this together. Our communities we serve, families, clients, staff, stakeholders, donors, funding sources, and all of you have always been there to provide support when needed. We are certainly grateful!!!
excited to announce the promotion of Kevin Litt to become UCP Heartland’s next Vice President of Development. In December 2021, Mary Hebrank announced she was retiring and it was important to find someone who could continue to expand the public support revenue at UCP Heartland. After going through a search process, it was clear we had this leader at UCP Heartland. Kevin served under Mary for three years as a Major Gift Officer and Director of Development. Kevin also brings over 20 years of successful fundraising experience and has played an instrumental part in the advancement of philanthropy at UCP Heartland over the past 3 years. Under his leadership, the development team will continue to increase program funding, grow community involvement, and build UCP Heartland’s relationships throughout Eastern and Central Missouri. I am extremely excited for Kevin’s succession and his ability to work with leadership, the Board, and communities served, in growing fund development in the future. Please join me in congratulating Kevin.