The United Way of Central Missouri set its annual fall campaign goal at $1,600,000. The goal for the 2009-2010 Community Campaign was announced during a news conference this morning.
Campaign Co-Chairs Warren Krech and Mike Kehoe acknowledged the 84-year history of the United Way in the Jefferson City community. “The United Way has encouraged agencies and individuals alike to unite in the effort to improve lives and build a stronger community”, said Kehoe. “The goal of $1.6 million is a result of the ever growing needs in the community. A number of families in our community have lost income due to layoffs.”
“These are interesting times”, added Krech. “Many of the folks who gave to the UW campaign last year are looking for help from the agencies this year.” Both Kehoe and Krech hope that those who have supported the campaign in the past will give just a little extra this year and that there will be a few new donors step forward this year.
Krech, Kehoe and the United Way staff will enlist the help of numerous volunteers to help spread the word about this year’s campaign. The 25-plus member Campaign Leadership Team will help to solicit donations and pledges from businesses and individuals throughout the service area.
The 2009-2010 Community Campaign officially begins at 11:30 AM on September 3rd with a kickoff luncheon at the Capital Plaza Hotel. Twenty-five area businesses and the United Way partner agencies will jumpstart the fundraising during the Pacesetter Campaign, which will be held throughout the month of August.
The United Way of Central Missouri’s community campaign is held annually to help fund the work of its 25 member agencies and programs. The United Way of Central Missouri serves Cole, Miller, Moniteau, Osage, and southern Callaway Counties. For more information, please call the United Way Office at (573) 636-4100 or visit http://www.unitedwaycemo.org/.
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Campaign Co-Chairs Warren Krech and Mike Kehoe acknowledged the 84-year history of the United Way in the Jefferson City community. “The United Way has encouraged agencies and individuals alike to unite in the effort to improve lives and build a stronger community”, said Kehoe. “The goal of $1.6 million is a result of the ever growing needs in the community. A number of families in our community have lost income due to layoffs.”
“These are interesting times”, added Krech. “Many of the folks who gave to the UW campaign last year are looking for help from the agencies this year.” Both Kehoe and Krech hope that those who have supported the campaign in the past will give just a little extra this year and that there will be a few new donors step forward this year.
Krech, Kehoe and the United Way staff will enlist the help of numerous volunteers to help spread the word about this year’s campaign. The 25-plus member Campaign Leadership Team will help to solicit donations and pledges from businesses and individuals throughout the service area.
The 2009-2010 Community Campaign officially begins at 11:30 AM on September 3rd with a kickoff luncheon at the Capital Plaza Hotel. Twenty-five area businesses and the United Way partner agencies will jumpstart the fundraising during the Pacesetter Campaign, which will be held throughout the month of August.
The United Way of Central Missouri’s community campaign is held annually to help fund the work of its 25 member agencies and programs. The United Way of Central Missouri serves Cole, Miller, Moniteau, Osage, and southern Callaway Counties. For more information, please call the United Way Office at (573) 636-4100 or visit http://www.unitedwaycemo.org/.
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