| 3,371 people were housed in emergency facilities when they found themselves without a home. |
| 7,132 area youth showed an increased knowledge of healthy behaviors such as avoiding drugs, alcohol and early sexual activity. |
| 11,037 people received crisis counseling in times of need. |
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
-Mahatma Gandhi
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United Way Campaign Concludes
Dayton, OH, Tuesday, March 17, 2009
- United Way of the Greater Dayton Area announced today that the 2008
United Way campaign raised $9.5 million. That figure represents 79% of
the $12 million goal set by the Board last summer. The Road to Recovery
effort brought in nearly $86,000 towards the total. Both the aggressive
goal and the Road to Recovery effort were undertaken to ensure that no
stone was left unturned to raise the maximum dollars needed to meet the
increased demand for services at the United Way Partner Agencies.
Board
Chairman Gary Auman called the figure a significant accomplishment. "We
are disappointed with the outcome, but proud of our efforts and the
people who were willing to share what they are fortunate to have with
their neighbors during these tough economic times," Auman said. Auman
noted the overall campaign and Road to Recovery results would not have
been possible without the tremendous, unwavering leadership of Campaign
Chair Robert Curry and the dedicated efforts of many volunteers. He
also thanked the hundreds of companies and the thousands of
contributors who supported this year's campaign.
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For more information, contact Allen Elijah, Interim President and CEO, at (937) 225-3061 or
Jayne Klose, Senior Vice President, Resource Development and Marketing, at (937) 225-3036. |
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