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| UNITED WAY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY SURPASSES $5.1 MILLION FUNDRAISING GOAL FOR 2009 | |||||
| A last-minute fundraising push helped the United Way of Washtenaw County surpass its $5.1 million goal for 2009. “We did better than simply matching last year’s campaign total,” said 2009 Campaign Chair Tim Marshall, president of Bank of Ann Arbor. “Our projected total for 2009 puts us up $42,873 above last year.” In total, the United Way projects its 2009 fundraising total to be $5,180,377. “Our backs were up against the wall this year with the economic challenges we had,” said United Way Board Chair Steve Dobson. Marshall added, “I knew that the people of Washtenaw County were extraordinarily generous and caring.“I am truly humbled and grateful that Washtenaw County is a stronger community because of the support.” Robert E. Guenzel, county administrator, received the Spirit of Washtenaw award for his commitment and support of United Way. Rachel Barsch, received the Poppenger Award for her exemplary work as Campaign Coordinator at Washtenaw Community College. Lucy Ann Lance served as the Emcee of the event. The United Way funds more than 45 health and human service programs through 35 local nonprofits. About 300 volunteers worked on the 2009 fundraising campaign. The United Way Community Investment Team is in the process of evaluating its allocations to local agencies, and nonprofits will be notified by late spring what their level of funding will be. |
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