United Way of Summit County announced today that individual, corporate and foundation contributions for fiscal year 2010-11 totaled $11,175,000, surpassing the United Way/Red Cross Campaign goal of $11,100,000.
Despite what at best could be described as uncertain economic conditions, the organization was able to raise approximately 2% more than the 2009 campaign ($10,955,000). More than 200 businesses increased total donations to United Way, including an impressive $74,182 gain at Roetzel & Andress, and $41,739 more raised at Myers Industries. In addition, 35 companies ran United Way campaigns for the first-time, raising more than $75,000.
Campaign Chair William Feth, President & CEO of AESCO Electronics, said, “Throughout the campaign, I said ‘to whom much is given, much is expected.’ And at every turn, I was impressed with the generosity people showed. When we were given the chance to articulate the mission of United Way – to improve lives and advance the common good –those were the campaigns where we saw the best results.”
The Tocqueville Society, consisting of donors who contribute more than $10,000 annually, experienced another record-setting year. The Society has grown to 167 individuals and couples, including 35 new members. The previous record for member expansion was 24 new members in 2004. These generous 167 community leaders contributed $2,270,366, or nearly 20% of the campaign total.
United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski said, "The people of Summit County once again stepped up and show that when the needs are greatest, the altruistic spirit of our community is at its best. The hard-working men and women who volunteered in this campaign, including Bill Feth and Tocqueville Society campaign chair Jim Merklin, were committed to achieving this successful result. The combination of great leadership, dedicated volunteers, our outstanding United Way staff, and a generous community assured that we’d reach this goal.”
Distribution of funds to non-profit organizations will be announced later in April after approval by the United Way’s Board of Directors.
United Way of Summit County encourages everyone to LIVE UNITED. Each of us has the power to improve lives and advance the common good when we give, advocate and volunteer. For more information on how to give now, on programs and services in our community, or to volunteer, call your United Way of Summit County at (330) 762-7601, explore our website at www.uwsummit.org, or visit our offices at 90 N. Prospect St., Akron, Ohio.
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