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United Way raises $1.2 million

5 months, 1 week ago

The United Way of Adams County has eclipsed its goal for the 2011 campaign.

The final pledged amount is $1,127,034, which surpasses the $1,1111,111 goal United Way campaign volunteers announced in August.

Campaign Chairman Carlos Fernandez of WGEM says the announcement is an update to the community on where the campaign stands not a final total raised. 

“None of our successes tonight could have happened without the support and enthusiasm from the community,” said Fernandez.  “Our staff and volunteers have worked very hard to spread the United Way story, and the community responded as it has for the past 75 years.” 

Throughout the evening’s announcment, Fernandez cited specific examples of success in the 2011 campaign:

• Special Events continue to grow in popularity year after year. Community events included Restaurant Days, the United Way Softball Tournament and the Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at County Market on 24^th, and numerous workplace special events.  In total, special events account for nearly $73,000 of this year’s campaign total.
• In the Commercial Division, Wal-Mart, Bergner’s and WGEM each increased by more than 15%.
• The financial division had a remarkable year with many businesses having great gains.  Western Catholic Union, Farmers Bank of Liberty; Cason, Huff & Schleuter; and Bank of Springfield are just a few that saw high increases in their campaigns.
• The Industrial Division had a very successful year. Substantial increases were gained at The Knapheide Manufacturing Company, Prince Agri Products, Quincy Recycle, ADM Alliance Nutrition, and ADM Quincy Soybean and Crushing.
• In the professional division, Klingner & Associates, John Wood Community College, and Quincy Notre Dame had standout results.
• The Public Service Division had the second highest results in the campaign.  Great efforts by the City of Quincy and Adams County government offices, Blessing Health System, and Transitions of Western Illinois paid off well for this division.
• The Special Gifts division led the campaign with great momentum that carried all the way through. This division continues to set high standards. There were more than 300 givers in all, 94 of whom increased their gifts and 48 new donors contributing $3,590.