The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announced Thursday a goal of $3 million for the 2011 fundraising campaign, which kicked off at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce August Business Before Hours held at Jason’s Deli.
“I am excited to work with the United Way, its Board of Directors and our dedicated Campaign Cabinet to help our agencies meet their goals and give them the ability to serve their clients,” said Tracy Toy, 2011 campaign chair. “With the support of our community during our last campaign, we were able to focus on the impact areas of education, income, health and rebuilding lives.”
The kick-off announcement also revealed that 13 percent, or $378,958, of the $3 million goal has already been raised through the Pacesetter campaigns, which involves companies and organizations electing to conduct their campaigns prior to Thursday’s event in order to kick off the campaign with a portion of the goal already secured.
The 2011 Pacesetter campaigns include nonprofits like Alive Hospice, Boys and Girls Clubs of Rutherford County, CASA of Rutherford County, Child Advocacy Center, Discovery Center of Murfree Spring, Domestic Violence Program, Exchange Club Family Center, Rutherford County Emergency Food Bank and Salvation Army, as well as local businesses like Allstate Insurance, FirstBank, Guaranty Trust, Heritage Farms Dairy, Rich Products and Target.
United Way’s campaign will span through the fall into December, with a celebration event planned for early 2012. The fundraising campaign secures pledges and donations via payroll deduction, cash, check, credit card or by raising funds through a special event or corporate gift.
The funding secured during the campaign will be allocated to 46 local nonprofit agencies by more than 80 volunteers during spring 2012.
For more information on becoming involved with the United Way fundraising campaign, call 615-893-7303 or visit www.uwrutherford.org. MP |
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