PROCTER & GAMBLE CONTRIBUTES TO UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN

Check presentations totaling $248,050.09 were made to the Area Wide United Way last week by the local Procter & Gamble manufacturing plant.

Technicians Sam Smith and Donna Seabaugh presented United Way Executive Director Nancy Jernigan with a check representing their employee campaign in the amount of $162,400.09. Tissue and Towel Plant Manager Bob Cleek and United Way Employee Campaign Coordinator Larry Stahlman presented John Thompson, member of the Campaign Cabinet, with a check totaling $85,650 representing the corporate contribution.

Procter & Gamble is the largest contributor to the local United Way campaign. Their contribution equals 27 percent of the $925,000 campaign goal. Contributions to date total over $833,000 with several large campaigns still not reported. The Area Wide United Way has continued to raise more money each year since they began their efforts in 1954.

A campaign victory party is being planned for late January, 2001. Contributions raised will fund 30 local agencies and will be used to address four top community issues identified by the United Way Board of Directors to be transportation, affordable housing, youth substance abuse, and assistance to low income families. The United Way continues to have a significant impact on our local community.

For more information about the United Way or to make a pledge, contact the local office at (573) 334-9634 or visit their website at rosecity.net/unitedway.