|
United Way exceeds goal
for fifth straight year
Total raised sets new record
Bryan, Ohio - February 1, 2008 - Thanks to the generosity of nearly 1,500 Williams County companies, employees and individuals, the United Way campaign has exceeded its goal for the fifth straight year.
With some campaigns still in progress, pledges and contributions to date total $393,712. That amounts to 107.8 percent of the $365,000 goal and is a new record for dollars raised in Williams County. 32 local agencies will benefit from the appeal.
Under the leadership of Dave and Cindy Castor and their campaign team, the appeal targeted firms and their employees, direct mail, and leadership givers. Special efforts were also made to reach out to those outside Bryan, reminding them that United Way serves people throughout the county.
"Williams County is an amazing place to live and work," said Cindy Castor. "To exceed our goal for the fifth straight year shows that our community truly cares for each one of its residents." David Castor echoed his wife's sentiments and said, "Edgerton, Edon, Holiday City, Montpelier, Pioneer, Stryker, West Unity, and Bryan... every Williams County community has shown the caring power of the United Way."
Chris Malanga, United Way CEO, explained that the new Caring Club program was a positive factor for this campaign. "We had more than 525 individuals in Williams County join the Caring Club with gifts of $120 or more," said Malanga. "We are excited about this program and look forward to it growing each year." Malanga noted that the Caring Club cards will be mailed out to eligible donors in late February.
Companies who finished their campaigns recently included (in alphabetical order):
- 20/20 Custom Molded Plastics (Holiday City), with employee giving of $2,607
- A-Stamp and AutoCoat (Bryan), with employee giving of $4,238
- Bard Manufacturing (Bryan), with $18,300 in corporate and employee pledges
- CK Technologies (Montpelier), with employee and corporate contributions totaling $11,179
- L.E. Smith Company (Bryan), with $10,532 in payroll deduction and matching pledges
- Minteq (Bryan), with pledges and company match totaling $13,591
- NRP Financial (Bryan and Ft. Wayne), with $2,773 in employee giving
- Ohio Gas Company (Bryan), $5,951 in company and employee contributions
- Plastech (Bryan), with $2,612 in employee pledges
- Powers and Sons (Montpelier), with employee contributions of $1,004
- Williams County employees, with $4,010 in giving
- Woolace Electric (Stryker), with $15,000 in total contributions
Leadership giving (individual gifts of $500 or more) increased to $152,807 to-date, or nearly 40% of the total campaign. Dr. George and Julie Brown spearheaded leadership giving efforts, with record results.
Leadership givers, as well as results for exceptional company campaigns can be viewed on the United Way web site at www.unitedwaywc.org.
Final campaign results will be announced at the United Way's Annual Meeting and Awards Program set for 12:00 noon, Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Quarterline Cafe in Montpelier. At that time, volunteers and companies will be honored for their dedication and hard work in reaching our campaign goal. This event is open to the public; call the United Way at 419-636-8603 for more information, or to RSVP.
|
About United Way of Williams County
United Way has been serving the entire community since 1994 - Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Holiday City, Montpelier, Pioneer, Stryker and West Unity. Last year, more than 14,000 people were helped through a United Way program or service. We focus on the areas of caring for people in crisis, empowering families, helping our kids grow and promoting health and well-being.
|
|
United Way of Williams County
Chris Malanga, CEO
419-636-8603
www.unitedwaywc.org
wecare@unitedwaywc.org
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
