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United Way falls short
The Miami County United Way fell just short of its lofty goal of $300,000 for the 2009 fundraising campaign.
Throughout the county, a total of $279,372 was generated, finding the not-for-profit unit at 93 percent of its goal.
"I think we are so blessed to be in a community where everyone is being affected by the economy, but they still think it's important to give to help others," United Way Executive Director Debi Miser said.
Giles Hoagland, Campaign Chairman, said, "We closed the campaign at %93 of our goal- what a testament to the hard work of all the volunteers and the generosity of this great community.
"This was my second consecutive year as the Campaign Chairman and I knew it would be a challenge to hit our goal. Last year brought many challenges to this community... we lost several long time established businesses and factories in the county, unemployment continued to rises and the average income per family decreased.
"However we also saw a community come together to build a home for one of its own.
"I would like to thank each and every member of the campaign cabinet and all the volunteers that did such a great job the past two years."
The United Way financially backs 13 agencies: American Red Cross, Boy Scouts of America Sagamore Council, Dental Clinic through Beta Sigma Phi, Family Service Association Domestic Violence Shelter, Girl Scouts Northern Indiana-Michiana, Junior Achievement, Miami County Child Abuse Prevention, Miami PEERS Project, Partners 4Community Growth Project SOAR, The Salvation Army, Wabash/Miami Home Health Care & Hospice, YMCA and YMCA Transportation.
Because the goal was not reached, each agency will receive lesser funding than originally budgeted.
"We greatly appreciate each individual and corporation donor for their support," Miser said.
"We hope that our economic fortunes experience a strong resurgence in 2010 so all citizens can return to a more prosperous way of life."
For more information about the United Way, call 765-473-4240.
By: Aaron Turner
Peru Tribune Managing Editor
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Fundraiser
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93.1%
of this year's
$300,000
Goal
has been reached!
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The United Way
of Miami County
13 East Main Street
Peru, IN 46970
Ph: (765) 473-4240
Fx: (765) 473-7567
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