The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is excited to announce today that its 2009 Campaign has exceeded its goal by raising $2,500,113 for our community.
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| "Many companies and individuals gave generously this year, and we thank them for their sacrifices to help their neighbors in need. For this community to raise $2.5 million to support those less fortunate, in this economy, speaks volumes about this Valley. I see a lot of momentum with our volunteers and donors as United Way moves forward in putting the community first, and funding programs that advance the common good, as well addressing the greatest needs."
Bob Hannon
President and Chief Professional Officer
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Some highlights of the 2009 Campaign include:
- Over $80,000 was raised in new dollars this year. Thanks to an anonymous local foundation, $75,000 was matched dollar for dollar.
- The Leadership Club, consisting of donors giving $1,000 or more, increased by 42 new members.
- The inaugural 100X100 Campaign brought in 75 new businesses donating $100 to United Way for the first time.
- The professional division increased with support from over 20 new donors through The Winner's Circle.
- In addition, 23 local businesses made a corporate donation or conducted a workplace campaign for the first time. The largest new corporate gift was Knoll Run Golf Course and the largest new workplace campaign was Turning Technologies.
- Largest corporate gift was PNC Bank.
- Largest workplace campaign was General Motors Lordstown Complex.
- Second largest workplace campaign was Youngstown State University.
- Largest gift made by a foundation was The Youngstown Foundation.
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"We set an aggressive goal of $2.5 million this year. Because we knew so many would be facing some significant challenges this economy, I am very proud of the more than $150,000 raised by local United Auto Workers in collaboration with General Motors Corporation. I am also so appreciative of all the people and communities that support the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley in these difficult times. This money will be invested in fantastic programs right here in the Mahoning Valley."
John Donahoe
General Motors Lordstown Complex
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About the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley
In existence since 1919, the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is a non-profit organization that raises and distributes funds to over 70 programs of 27 local health and service agencies. Each year, approximately one out of every four people in the Mahoning Valley receives services from a United Way-funded agency. The mission of the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the Mahoning Valley. |
