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2009/2010 Annual Campaign Results: THANK YOU
Over 140 community volunteers and business leaders announced that the United Way of Indian River County raised $2,332,062.50 this year to support the health and human service needs in Indian River County, exceeding its goal of $2,325,000. The announcement was made by United Way Campaign Co-Chairs Andy Beindorf, Karl Steene, Chris Bieber and Daniel Fourmont at the annual United Way Campaign Thank You event held at the Richardson Center.
“We are blessed to live in a community so generous,” stated CEO Michael Kint. “There is no better testament to the heart of this community than the results we celebrate tonight,” stated Campaign Co-Chair Andy Beindorf, “with so many people in need in this community – it is truly gratifying to be able to help.”
United Way recognized 16 Torchbearer companies for putting the campaign on an early road to success. Torchbearer businesses set the standard for giving early in the campaign by pledging to run Employee Giving and/or make a Corporate Gift that will yield a minimum of $12,000. Leading the way this year are: CVS/pharmacy, CDC Publishing, City of Vero Beach, Disney's Vero Beach Resort, Fellesmere Farms, Florida Power & Light, Indian River County, Indian River Medical Center, RBC Bank, IRC School District, IRC Sheriff's Office, Northern Trust Bank, Publix Super Markets, Riverside National Bank, Rossway Moore & Taylor, Sebastian River Medical Center. In addition, over 50 community leaders were honored for their part in making the annual campaign a success.
Presented with the 2010 Ralph T. King award for community service was long time United Way supporter and volunteer William Curtis. The Ralph T. King Award was established in 2000 by the United Way Board of Directors to recognize long-term commitment and outstanding achievement by a United Way Volunteer. Mr. Curtis has served on many boards of non profit organizations including Catholic Charities, Coalition for Attainable Homes, McKee Botanical Garden and United Way. He is a Life Trustee for the Vero Beach Museum of Art and has been awarded the Alma Lee Loy Award for community Service and the Samaritan Center’s Good Samaritan of the year Award. He has honored the United Way with his dedication and service for years and in various capacities, including board member and campaign co-chair.
Last year, United Way volunteers announced that they had raised $2,321,254 for community programs, just shy of the $2.5 goal.
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Our Promise to You
Your donation is a sound and secure investment in our community. United Way assures donors that their investments are achieving the outcomes they expect through our Community Investment process. Community Investment volunteers conduct annual organizational assessments of each partner agency to measure the operational efficiencies and effectiveness. To participate in our Community Investment process. call 567-8900
Live United in Our Community
You may think volunteering means picking up a paintbrush, planting trees, or working in a soup kitchen. But many nonprofits need professional services like answering phones, writing a business plan, doing their books or board governance.
Volunteering is open to any individual or group thats ready make
Four Things You Can Do
1. Start a food drive at your work to benefit the Treasure Coast Food Bank.
2. Clean your closet and donate items to the Homeless Family Center or the Samaritan Center.
3. Give $2 a week through your paycheck at work to support United Way partner agencies.
4. Mentor a kid! (Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Youth Guidance, Boys & Girls Clubs & more).
Campaign Toolbox
Featured FUN Workplace Campaign: IRMC
American Idol in the Cafeteria
IRMC employees got to strut their best stuff during the 2006 campaign. They held an IRMC American Idol/Your Best Talent competition during lunch time in their cafeteria. Each contestant had a jar, if you wanted to vote for your favorite, singer, dancer, odd talent, you put your donation in that contestant's jar. The winner, was the one who raised the most money. Designed by 2006-2007 Loaned Executive Vickie Hansen, the American Idol competetion was a real lunchtime hit.