United Way Announces Results of 2007 Campaign
Andy Southworth, 2007 United Way Campaign Chair, and Janice Amspoker, United Way's Campaign Director, unveil the total raised in this year's workplace giving campaign.
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Representatives from United Way of Central West Virginia announced that the community had exceeded the goal of its annual work place giving campaign, raising $2,848,209 in 2007. That tops the amount raised in 2006 by more than $120,000. Over the past four years, donor contributions through United Way of Central West Virginia have totaled nearly $11 million.
“As a result of last-minute efforts on the community’s behalf, we have met and exceeded our goal for the second year in a row,” said United Way President and Chief Professional Officer John M. Ballengee. “In sports, they may call that a dynasty. In Central West Virginia, we call that caring for our neighbors. We are blessed to have a community of generous all stars on our team.”
United Way Campaign Director Janice Amspoker pointed to several key factors that played a significant role in the organization's success. “The campaign was driven by the success of the Pacesetter Campaign, which raised more than $1.1 million,” Amspoker said. “Their success confirms that, even in uncertain times, our community continues to understand the importance of United Way and its impact on those in need.” Other key factors were increased contributions in nine of 11 campaign categories, as well as new dollars from companies that hadn’t previously participated in a United Way campaign.
The results of the campaign were announced at a celebration event held March 27 in Charleston. The following companies were recognized with awards based on total dollars raised:
Business Professionals: Jackson Kelly PLLC and Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Civil Service: West Virginia State Employees Combined Campaign
Construction: McJunkin Red Man Corporation and Cecil I. Walker Machinery Co.
Education: Kanawha County Schools
Education/Student Campaign: Cross Lanes Elementary School, Andrew Jackson Middle School, and Nitro High School
Finance: BB&T and City National Bank
Health & Human Services: AMFM, Inc. and Charleston Area Medical Center
Manufacturing: The Dow Chemical Company and E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
New Campaigns: Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and Genuine Parts Company-NAPA
Retail: Smith Company Motor Cars and Macy’s
Services: Appalachian Power Company and Chesapeake Appalachia LLC
The following companies were recognized with awards based on largest percentage increase in dollars raised:
Business Professionals: Spilman, Thomas & Battle, PLLC and Dixon Hughes, PLLC
Construction: McJunkin Red Man Corporation
Finance: Merrill Lynch & Company, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Health & Human Services: Roark-Sullivan Lifeway Center and YWCA of Charleston
Manufacturing: Patriot Coal Corporation
Retail: IKON Office Solutions, Inc. and WalMart/Sam’s Club
Services: Enterprise Rent-a-Car Co. and The Kroger Company
Community awards were also given to the following individuals and organizations for going “above and beyond” during this year’s campaign: 2007 Volunteer Campaign Chair A.S.J. (Andy) Southworth, III, Cecil I. Walker Machinery Company; Roger Buckland, City of Charleston; Kara McGhee, BB&T; Jo McComas, Kanawha County School District; Yellow Transportation; Charleston Work Release Center; and Charleston-Institute Chapter of the Links.
There are multiple United Ways in the state of West Virginia. Collectively, the organizations had a fund raising goal of $11.1 million for the support of local social service agencies and programs. To date, nearly $11 million in contributions and pledges have been received around the state.
