United Way Announces Campaign Results, Presents Awards And Funding

June 10, 2016

United Way of Escambia County President and CEO started a Thursday night finale celebration of workplace campaign and community investment results saying, “While some of our community indicators in health, education and financial stability have improved over the last year, there is more work to be done and we are humbled that partners remain unified in the approach to solving our complex community problems.”

She went on to stress the value of collaboration that would be enhanced by the $2,265,294 in cash that United Way announced as the amount invested in community partnerships.

Partners were thanked for their dedication to solving challenges that start with educational gaps that lead to financial stability and health concerns. Krieger stated, “While 15.3% is an improvement over past indexes for those 46,000 neighbors and friends who live in poverty, meeting basic needs is a challenge. Eviction, foreclosure and homelessness are one health emergency or natural disaster away for households where 20 percent of our children are impoverished. “We must remain committed to working together to improve health challenges that leave us unfavorably ranked as 59th among Florida’s 67 counties.”

There were many reasons to celebrate Thursday night as some of the 259 workplace campaigns that helped raise $2,058,845 got to see 47 local agency program partners receive investments of $1 million.

When asked about this year’s 52 percent increase in investments generated by over 3,600 volunteers and partners, John Floyd, Gulf Power Manager of Energy and Efficiency and United Way Board Chair of Community Investment said, “The 66 donors who served on community investment volunteer panels this year spent almost 1,500 hours evaluating the 47 funding applications and allocating the community investment funds to achieve the best return on investment. These volunteers believe in the process and enjoy helping these many great programs make a difference in our community.”

United Way’s support begins with community investment awards, but the giving grows from there. After adding $1,265,294 to Community Investment Awards, United Way was able to target outcomes that improve community success. Details on funding are as follows:

Thursday night’s awards were invested as follows:



As part of the celebration, United Way of Escambia County thanked the workplace campaigns, community donors and partners who made this year’s investments possible. This year’s top ten campaigns raised $163,000 more than last year; an 8 percent increase and annual support from Gulf Power Company ($321,222), Publix Supermarkets ($299,160) and Ascend Performance Materials ($197,699) was celebrated in recognition of their status as the top three workplaces.

Oliver Sumlin, Board Chair of the Workplace Campaign added, “Prior to my involvement in the campaign, I had no idea so many local businesses and organizations were so generous in their giving. It says a lot about our community.”

Special recognition was given to the following individuals and organizations:

WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR AWARD

1-50 Employees

Virginia College

51-100 Employees

CSL Plasma

101-199 Employees

Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

200+ Employees

Navy Federal Credit Union

SCHOOL SPIRIT OF GIVING AWARDS

Elementary

CA Weis

Middle

Ransom Middle School

High

Northview High School

Department/Center

Exceptional Student Education

BUSINESS RECOGNITION BY COMPANY SIZE

1-99 Employees

Central Credit Union of Florida

100-399 Employees

Publix-Perdido #1296

400+ Employees

Escambia County School District

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FEATURE TOP STORY, Features, News