Investing in our Future 

September 17, 2012

Campaign Update

Live United - United Way

 

  In the Vault with...
 Day of Caring

 

On Friday, September 7th, over 400 volunteers from 46 companies and organizations participated in our 15th annual Day of Caring.  The volunteers completed projects at 31 local non-profit organizations.  

 

The day also marked the official kick-off to our 2012 Campaign.  Thanks to our 87 Pacesetter organizations, special events, and The Leadership Club, $639,421 or 25% of our goal has been raised!

 

Ted Schmidt and SHS Cheerleaders

Ted Schmidt, Regional President, PNC Bank and 2012 Campaign Chair, is pictured above with Struthers High School Cheerleaders at the Day of Caring/Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast at the Covelli Centre.

 
   

As of today, $639,421 or 25% of our 2012 Campaign Goal has been raised.  Look for our thermometers in the community!
As a campaign incentive this year, Greenwood Chevrolet has donated the ownership of a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze.  All donors of $200 or more will be eligible for the drawing of the car. 
 
In addition, all donors of $120 or more will qualify for a chance to win a $250 Giant Eagle Get Go Gas Card or a One Year Individual YMCA Membership and will receive a Coupon Card featuring year-round discounts at participating local merchants.
 
Pictured to the left with the Chevrolet Cruze are Bob Hannon, President, United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley; Eric Wolford, YSU Head Football Coach; and his daughter, Marlee.
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Covelli Enterprises was the title sponsor of our Day of Caring and provided Panera Bread bagels and coffee for our Kick-Off Breakfast.  Special thanks to Liz Follet for coordinating the food and for speaking at our event program.

Sean VanBrocklin and his team at Walgreens partnered with our United Way on our Day of Caring.  In addition to passing out Walgreens bags to our 400+ volunteers, they provided bags filled with goodies to give to seniors as part of our Area Agency on Aging project.   
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About the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley

The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley seeks to be the driving force behind sustained improvement in the lives of all our citizens through initiatives that promote education, income and health. Currently thirty-four nonprofit agencies are partners with the United Way of the Youngstown and Mahoning Valley and through that partnership; the United Way distributes funds for over seventy programs that the partnering agencies oversee. In addition to funding our agencies, we have created several initiatives that are having a positive impact on the community.