United Way of the Coastal Empire - UWCE 2011 Campaign hits 50% of goal

UWCE 2011 Campaign hits 50% of goal

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UWCE 2011 Campaign hits 50% of goal

Wednesday, 19 October 2011 18:44

Savannah, GA (October 19, 2011) – With four weeks remaining until the campaign’s conclusion, 2011 Campaign Chair Michael C. Traynor, publisher of the Savannah Morning News, announced that United Way of the Coastal Empire has raised $4,104,597 of its $8,255,555 goal, which represents 50 percent of the total. The results were reported during a festive Campaign Rally held at Monterey Square.

Since early September, hundreds of corporate and community volunteers have spent thousands of hours canvassing the Coastal Empire area to help United Way reach its goal. Funds raised during the annual campaign help support human service programs that improve the lives of people in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. Priority funding goes to successful programs in the issue areas of Education and Youth Development, Health and Wellness, Economic Independence and Basic Human Needs.

Campaign Chair Michael C. Traynor, praised donors and volunteers for the campaign’s progress and told the re-energized crowd that their hard work and dedication is showing results. “This is a tremendous accomplishment for our community. During this time of economic uncertainty running deep in our community, many people responded generously to meet the growing needs,” Traynor said. “As a result, we’ve been edging upwards, yet we must continue to stretch because more people continue to need help.”

Traynor also honored United Way Loaned Associates and the companies and organizations that have generously donated their services to aid with this year’s campaign. Loaned Associates play a vital role in an effort to raise funds to help improve people’s lives. Loaned Associates are part of United Way's campaign team that calls on other businesses, helping them organize their workplace giving programs. Special thanks to Cathy Hill of Georgia Power Company for her recruitment and leadership of our Loaned Associates program.

As part of this year’s campaign, United Way of the Coastal Empire offers individuals a chance to win one of many gifts as a way to say thank you for giving United Way the opportunity to present the work we are doing to build a better community. The gift list includes free groceries for a year, a shopping spree, vacation packages and more. Anyone attending a United Way event or campaign meeting at their place of employment is eligible to enter. United Way will periodically select the winner(s) beginning September 8th, 2011 through November 18th, 2011. No donation is required.

The final fundraising total will be announced at United Way’s Victory Celebration on Friday, November 18th, 2011 at 11:45 am at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront.