United Way Reports Pledges Toward $2.37 Million Goal

November 8, 2010

Fifty-nine area workplaces have submitted final or estimated fundraising results for the 2010-11 United Way of Escambia County Campaign. The cumulative amount pledged is an estimated $865,000, which represents 36.5% of the $2.37 million goal.

Comparing results from 56 of the workplaces that participated last year and again this year, giving is up 4.2%. Three workplaces are participating for the first time this year. These workplaces contributed an estimated $65,000 of the total amount pledged to date to date.

Nearly 250 workplaces are still conducting fundraising activities. Most are expect to report results by Dec. 9.

Jean Norman, president/CEO of United Way of Escambia County, said she is appreciative of the many volunteers who have worked tirelessly to raise funds for United Way this year.

“The enthusiasm and creativity shown by the Campaign volunteers is impressive,” Norman said. “Hundreds of volunteers are engaged in this year’s fundraising effort, and 10,000 are expected to make a pledge. These early figures point to a very strong, successful finish.”

The United Way of Escambia County Campaign launched Sept. 13. A final, projected total will be announced Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. at Sanders Beach Community Center.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News