In 2011, United Way set a fundraising goal of $5 million to support its three strategic investment priorities: Supporting Basic Needs and Independence, Positioning Kids and Families for Success, and Creating Thriving Neighbourhoods.
“The residents of Windsor and Essex County are tremendously supportive of United Way and their community,” states Penny Marrett, CEO, United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County. “This incredible support ensures that United Way’s investment priorities will continue to make a positive impact on our community.”
United Way funds 25 strategies across Windsor-Essex, which are supported by 79 organizations. Over the course of a nine month period, over 233,000 people were supported by strategies funded by United Way. Of the 233,000 people who were supported, 32% were residents of the County of Essex.
“Individuals, corporations and labour work together – year after year – to support United Way,” says Margaret Corio, Chair of the 2011 Campaign Cabinet and Regional Vice-President, RBC Royal Bank. “Because of this, United Way will continue to support hundreds of thousands of individuals each year – right here at home. We are so thankful to all those who have shown their support. We couldn’t do it without them.”
by Richard Rosenthal
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