The 2013 United Way of Wapello County Annual Community Giving Campaign Raises $520,000
The United Way Board of Directors Thanks the Thousands of Community Partners Who Contributed
Ottumwa – June 11, 2014) – United Way of Wapello County thanks all of the individuals and organizations for making a monetary donation to the 2013 Annual Campaign. In addition to the monetary contribution, hundreds of hours of volunteer work was dedicated to raising needed funds to improve the education, income stability and health of Wapello County.
Over 50 local businesses and organizations provided the opportunity for their employees to make donations to United Way through easy payroll deduction. Many businesses also match the employee donations or make a corporate contribution to the annual campaign. In 2013, John Deere Ottumwa Works employees and retirees again led the way and donated over $100,000 and the John Deere Foundation matched employee giving by 10% and awarded a $100,000 grant.
94% of the donations come through work place employee giving campaigns and corporate matches and/or gifts and the other 6% is contributed by private individuals and small businesses.
The following companies are recognized for their commitment to Living United by achieving increases in their campaigns. The Circle of Honor recognizes companies and organizations at the level of Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze. At each level there are three criteria, of which two must be met to receive the award. The following companies are recognized for their commitment to Living United by achieving the criteria for the Circles of Honor:
Platinum – Friends of Iowa CASA and McCune and Reed Insurance
Gold – Target, United Way of Wapello County, and the Wapello County Board of Supervisors
Silver – Hospice, serving Davis and Wapello Counties, John Deere Ottumwa Works, MidAmerican Energy, and MidWestOne Bank.
Bronze – Anderson Larkin and Co. PC, South Ottumwa Savings Bank, UPS, and US Bank
Gold – Target, United Way of Wapello County, and the Wapello County Board of Supervisors
Silver – Hospice, serving Davis and Wapello Counties, John Deere Ottumwa Works, MidAmerican Energy, and MidWestOne Bank.
Bronze – Anderson Larkin and Co. PC, South Ottumwa Savings Bank, UPS, and US Bank
Donations to United Way are strategically invested by the Board of Directors to improve the education, income stability and health of the community. United Way’s strategic priority focus is placed on education in the early years of a child’s life to improve the chances of success in future years. A child that is prepared to enter Kindergarten with the skills needed to succeed is much more likely to do well in school. A child who reads at grade level by the end of third grade, is more likely to graduate high school on time. “The problems facing our community are great, even daunting, but by working collaboratively as a community with a shared vision we can create opportunities for a better life for everyone. Where all children have the skills needed to succeed in school, and where families can earn a living wage so that they can take care of their families and save for retirement, and when we can all enjoy good health,” said Tony Floden, United Way Board Chair.
To learn more about how you can be a part of the change by supporting an employee giving campaign at your place of work or your company, please contact Desiree Johnson, President and CEO of United Way.