Volunteers celebrated an exciting finish to their 2007/2008 Annual Campaign by announcing that they have raised $2,449,111.13 in resources for local community groups, agencies and the clients they serve.  Campaign Co-Chairs, Bob Schlitt, Jr. of Schlitt Insurance Services and Northern Trust Bank’s Susan Chenault made the exciting announcement to over 150 United Way volunteers and contributors during the 2007 Annual Meeting and Thank You Event held Thursday evening at the Emerson Center.

The event marked the completion of a four month fundraising campaign that kicked off November 7^th  with a goal of raising more than $2,400,000 in funds – the largest goal of any United Way on the Treasure Coast.  With over $2,449,111 in hand, “the 2007/2008 Campaign is our most successful to date at a time when the needs have never been greater,” declared Michael Kint, United Way CEO.