United Way Campaign Kicks Off; IP Exceeds Goal With $50,000

September 17, 2008

The International Paper (IP) Pensacola Mill has concluded its 2008 United Way campaign, exceeding their fund-raising goal by 26 percent and setting the tone for United Way’s annual fund-raising drive, which kicked off last night in Pensacola.

This year, employees raised $31,526.54 for United Way. With a 60 percent match from the IP Foundation in Memphis, Tenn., the mill’s total contribution is $50,442.46. That is $14,489.40 more than the 2007 campaign.

The total goal for Escambia County United Way is up three percent this year to $2.58 million.

“Now more than ever organizations like the United Way and the agencies they serve need our help,” said Chris Read, mill manager. “We’re proud that our employees recognize this need and chose to give above and beyond our expectations.”

“To have a pacesetter achieve such tremendous results is very encouraging. It shows that even in this tough economic time, our community pulls together to help those who need it most and to solve our most challenging problems. It also is an indicator of the results we are expecting for our overall campaign,” said Jean Norman, executive director of United Way of Escambia County.

United Way supports a long list of non-profit groups in Escambia County, including the American Red Cross, ARC Gateway, Bay Area Food Bay, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Council on Aging, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the Early Learning Coalition and Lakeview Center.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News