Thursday, April 12, 2012
The local chapter of the United Way received $105,846 more in donations this campaign year than it did last year
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- Jason Lea
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
The United Way of Lake County mentioned a lot of important numbers at its annual meeting and awards breakfast Thursday morning at LaMalfa Centre. There was But the most important number mentioned during the breakfast was two-thirds. That's how many Lake County residents use a service that receives funding from the local chapter of the United Way. Greg Lieb, the incoming UWLC Board Chair for this year, said that more than 140,000 people benefitted from UWLC funding. "That's two out of every three of us," he said. Outgoing UWLC Board Chair Steven Roszczyk said that number will likely continue to increase so the support must grow with it. "While we can certainly be proud of what we've accomplished, the truth is our neighbors' needs continue …
Friday, March 16, 2012
Local dignitaries wore green, let their hair down, sang karaoke, chowed on corned beef and raised money for the United Way of Lake County
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Mayors, council members, CEOs, CFOs, executive directors, bigwigs and head honchos (as well as some little people) gathered Thursday at the LaMalfa Centre to sing karaoke and serve corned beef. The United Way of Lake County celebrated St. Patrick's Day with its ninth annual Celebrity Server Luncheon. About 700 filled LaMalfa's main hall to have a good time and support a good cause. The event raises more than $30,000 for the local chapter of the United Way each year.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
The local chapter of United Way sets the ambitious fundraising goal of $3.7 million
Kevin Lynch – the co-chair of this year's United Way of Lake County fundraising campaign – needed to double check. "Are we at the campaign kickoff or a Mentor High School football rally?" he asked his co-chair, Mentor Schools Superintendent Jacqueline Hoynes. The kickoff did feature a lot of scarlet and gray as the Cardinals' football team, cheerleaders and marching band all showed their support. Lynch and Hoynes began by thanking those who continued to give each year. They singled out Lincoln-Electric Company for giving $46,000 already to this year's campaign. They also announced this campaign's fundraising goal: $3.7 million, which is 3.8 percent more than the $3.57 million they raised last year. Those who would like more information on …
Mary Jo Stack
9:26 am on Friday, March 16, 2012
Nice moves Steve! more ›