United Way Goal at 30%

City of Cape Girardeau employees proudly presenting their fundraising success to United Way's Campaign Chairman Jay Wolz. Please not that these public officials do not always have goofy colored hair. City of Cape employees color their hair as part of their United Way campaign fundraising contest.

UNITED WAY REACHES 30% OF GOAL

As the temperature drops all across the state, one local group is very happy to see their thermometers rising. The United Way campaign goal thermometers across Cape Girardeau and Jackson have finally crept up to the 30 percent mark.

"Many campaigns are coming in slower than usual this year due to distractions related to the economy and election. But, we are confident that when all of our campaigns are complete we will celebrate another successful year," said Director of Development Holly Lintner.

Campaign totals from local businesses and organizations are sent to United Way through the end of the year and sometimes into spring. Most of the campaigns submitted to date have successfully reached the fundraising goal they had set for themselves.

"The people of our community recognize that the need is greater than ever and that United Way is the leader in finding solutions," said Jay Wolz of Southeast Missouri Hospital and volunteer campaign chairman for United Way. "Once someone finds out that one in three people in Southeast Missouri are affected by United Way services, they want to get involved."

It is not too late to make a difference. To give to United Way, donors can contact their employer or United Way directly at (573) 334-9634 or www.unitedwayofsemo.org.

United Way staff, volunteers, community partners and the countless people who benefit from United Way services express gratitude to the employees and CEO’s of the following groups that have contributed to the $1,275,000 campaign goal thus far:

St. Francis Medical Center: $124,255

Southeast Missouri Hospital: $76,747

Jackson R-2 Schools: $25,981

Cape Public Schools: $23,099

City of Cape Girardeau: $25,443

Montgomery Bank: $10,145

First Missouri State Bank: $5,308

Scott City Schools: $2,906

About United Way of Southeast Missouri

The Mission of the United Way of Southeast Missouri is to serve as the leader in uniting people and resources to build a stronger and healthier community. We focus on the building blocks of a strong family and a good life: Education, Income and Health. Our proactive methods create lasting change in the community that will continuously reduce the need for emergency services. We envision a community that LIVES UNITED by Giving, Advocating and Volunteering to improve this wonderful place where we live and work. For more information please visit www.UnitedWayofSEMO.org or call 573-334-9634.

About United Way of America

United Way of America (UWA) is a national organization dedicated to leading the United Way movement executed by 1,300 locally governed United Ways. Building on more than a century of service as the nation’s preeminent community-based fundraiser and facilitator, they provide the research, professional development, and guidance local United Ways use to work smarter. For more information about UWA, visit www.liveunited.org.