United Way Celebrates Success

Tuesday, April 01, 2008 03:49 AM

Prince George, B.C. - The Prince George United Way is celebrating the success of its 2007 campaign. Now that all the dollars have been counted, all the promises kept, the final tally came in at $825 thousand dollars.

That amount continues the growth of the fundraising for the fourth straight year.

The funds were raised in a variety of ways:

�� 80% of funds raised from workplace campaigns

�� 15% from corporate support

�� 3% from individuals (non-workplace appeals)

�� 2% from special events

The United Way says the fund raising success is the result of the generosity of the community and the committment of the donors and volunteers.

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Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 03:49 AM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: Anastasia on April 1 2008 1:01 PM

CONGRATS United Way!!

Posted by: Harbinger on April 1 2008 5:05 PM

It was and is my understanding that the head guy running the United Way makes a gazillion bucks. Correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks. No apology from me for being cynical in this day and age. Nothin' surprises me anymore.

Posted by: lostfaith on April 1 2008 5:10 PM

I'm with ya there Harb.

Posted by: lostfaith on April 1 2008 5:11 PM

But just the same, thanks to the united way for what they do.