Final push made for United Way campaign
The United Way campaign stands at 92 percent of its $380,000 goal having collected more than $350,000 in donations and pledges so far. Pictured is Lyn Mizer, executive director of United Way. Beacon photo by Mark Fortune
COSHOCTON – The 2012-2013 United Way campaign, with the Corporate Sponsor of AEP Conesville Plant, is winding down and some front runners of giving have certainly made themselves apparent.
This year, Kraft Foods increased its donations 51 percent from last year and the year prior to that they increased 128 percent.
“This kind of generous giving is what allows our Partner Agencies to make such a tremendous impact in Coshocton, and we are so very grateful,” said Lyn Mizer, executive director. “Those men and women, whether salary or hourly understand the importance of paying it forward and they give from their hearts.”
This year, Kraft’s average employee gift was $249 and per capita gift was $75. Plant manager, Kurt Bain has been a dedicated United Way supporter both personally and professionally.
“Kurt has set a tremendous example for his employees and it has made a big difference,” Mizer said.
Kraft has consistently been among the top 10 givers for United Way, like AEP, RockTenn, Clow, AK Steel, CCMH, Annin Flag Makers and Jones Metal.
RockTenn has also set itself ahead of the United Way campaign as Top Giver for nine out of 10 years.
“That is an example of the entire team setting a high personal standard,” Mizer said. “RockTenn has been our own personal rock!”
The United Way campaign stands at 92 percent of its $380,000 goal having collected more than $350,000 in donations and pledges so far. Last year the goal of $365,000 was exceeded by $12,000 and so the board voted to add two new agencies, Hope Clinic and Coshocton C.A.R.E.S bringing the total number to 20 local agencies. Those new agencies, along with the other 18 will receive allocations based on the actual monies received from last year and the needs of each agency.
The campaign will be closing in February so anyone who still wishes to donate may send in their pledge to the United Way, P.O. Box 84, Coshocton, OH 43812, or by calling 622-4567.
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