Campaign Jumps 20%!!

In three days the campaign has jumped 20%. This community never ceases to amaze me says; Turchetto, executive director of United Way.

Reaching this year’s goal of $622,500 will be another monumental leap for this campaign and will be another accomplishment that our great community can be proud of, says Turchetto

“We still have to raise over $57,000 dollars and only days left, but we know that our division chairs, volunteers are working tirelessly to make this happen.

Campaign Chair, Deputy Chief Danny Aikman says: “There are many workplace campaigns reporting their campaign totals now. It’s obvious our community sees the need to increase funding for our 18 agencies to get their job done and I have no doubt that we’ll pull through for us. Time is short but increased publicity and elbow grease will hopefully encourage donations in order to end the campaign ”

Funds raised by the campaign will support vital social programs and services. The United Way funds 18 funded agencies and additionally 32 different programs and services including Success By 6. Last Year United Way funding benefited 32,000 people in the S.D. & G area. Those numbers are expected to rise again next year.

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