01/17/2008
2007 United Way Campaign Good News!
| Goals | Current Results |
| $54,000,000 3.8% increase $1,983,284 new dollars |
$39,447,199 |
| CEO Visit Kudos | |
| Our volunteers have completed more than 238 CEO visits! | |
LEADERBOARD
Top 10 Growth
| Organization | New Dollars |
| Vanguard |
$439,352 |
| University
of Pennsylvania and Health
System |
$134,511 |
| Yellow
Book USA |
$113,425 |
| KPMG, LLP |
$97,515 |
| Wyeth Pharmaceuticals |
$96,663 |
| FMC Corporation |
$96,077 |
| Morgan
Lewis, LLP |
$94,909 |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP |
$83,819 |
| Sunoco,
Inc. |
$81,233 |
| Comcast
Family of Companies |
$74,358 |
Total |
$1,311,862 |
Top Stories
- Non-Profit Agencies - The Heart of the Region!
- Volunteerism and Generosity High on PNC Bank's List!
- Who's King of the Coop?
- Walnut Street Theater United Way Campaign Aging Beautifully
- Saint Joseph's University Lunches For a Cause
- FM Global's Historic Rise!
- A Truly Main Line Campaign
Non-Profit Agencies - The Heart of the Region!
The heart of any region lies in the social fabric that binds individuals, families and communities to one another. It is the health and human service agencies, partnering with United Way, that address those areas to ensure that many of the people who might need some extra support do not fall through the cracks. These agencies generally run on very tight budgets, their work is hard, constant, never-ending and can at times seem insurmountable. And yet, each year they take the time and make the effort to generously donate and deliver some of the strongest campaigns in the southeast region of Pennsylvania.
This year, their campaign results have been absolutely outstanding with percentage increases reaching double-digits pouring in from big and small agencies located all over the region!
- Among the strongest, Visiting Nurse Association of Greater
Philadelphia's
Employee Campaign Chair Gary Grayshaw reported a 61% increase for
a total of $30,573. Gary explained that the VNA's campaign,
approved by President Stephen Holt, "focuses on food and giveaways," with
food-centered events such as free-coffee-and-doughnut day, deeply
discounted hoagies at $1 a slice, "snack attacks" of
chips or granola bars, also $1, and pizza and soda for $1.50. Candy
gift bags are distributed
along with the pledge forms. This is truly a food-lover's
effort!
- ECC Gloria Miranda of Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.,
put together a campaign that increased 43%, for a total of $22,870!
Nicholas
Torres, Congreso's president, congratulated the agency's
employees, "I
often get asked what makes Congreso unique and I often reply it's
because Congreso staff understand that our work is not just a job,
but it's
a service. You demonstrated this again through your commitment
to United Way. Without United Way we could not serve our community
and
without
Congreso, United Way could not make a difference in communities.
Thank you again for investing in Congreso and United Way and ultimately
in
our clients."
- Then there is the Jewish Family and Children's
Services agency that put in that extra effort to strengthen their
campaign by 115%
to $6,219! "Raising interest and excitement about the United
Way's annual campaign was the first step in raising funds," said
explained ECC Donna Blyzniuk. The agency kicked off their workplace
campaign with a breakfast reception for employees. They also offered
incentives for the two departments that had the most participation,
such as free lunches, gift certificates to TGI Fridays, and "blue
jeans" days. They kept staff updated about the campaign's
progress via e-mail and distributed United Way balloons and key
chains as reminders. According to JFCS President/CEO, Jack Dembow, "JFCS
employees understand and appreciate the importance of supporting
the United Way. Our fundraising efforts reflect our ongoing commitment."
- At
Philadelphia Health Management Corporation, the number of Leadership
level gifts of $1,000 or more has continued to grow.
They added four
new leadership pledges for a total Leadership gift of $66,390,
which means Leadership level giving now makes up more than half
of their
campaign total!
More outstanding campaigns in the Non-Profit Division:
| Partners in Every Way | Total | Increase | % Increase |
| Greater Philadelphia Federation of Settlements | $2,320.00 | $1,084.00 | 88% |
| American Heart Association | $3,640.00 | $1,665.00 | 84% |
| Women Against Abuse | $4,331.00 | $1,784.00 | 70% |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters SEPA | $8,441.52 | $3,246.00 | 62% |
| YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity | $25,576.86 | $9,475.00 | 59% |
| Maternity Care Coalition | $8,000.24 | $2,491.00 | 45% |
| Homemaker Service of the Metropolitan Area | $25,758.00 | $7,858.00 | 44% |
| Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc. | $22,869.92 | $6,827.00 | 43% |
| Catholic Social Services | $10,660.00 | $2,147.00 | 25% |
| American Red Cross -- SEPA | $38,435.28 | $7,589.00 | 25% |
| Child Guidance Resource Centers | $1,785.00 | $346.00 | 24% |
| Jewish Federation/Greater Philadelphia | $14,865.48 | $2,776.00 | 23% |
| Philadelphia Senior Center | $8,134.05 | $1,474.00 | 22% |
| ActionAIDS, Inc. | $11,927.00 | $1,731.00 | 17% |
| Accion Comunal Latino Americana de Montgomery County | $2,006.00 | $272.00 | 16% |
| DELCO Child Day Care Association | $2,976.00 | $400.00 | 16% |
| Philadelphia Society for Services to Children | $6,548.00 | $783.00 | 14% |
| Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia/South Jersey | $4,647.00 | $537.00 | 13% |
| Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired | $5,750.00 | $643.00 | 13% |
| Positive Aging in Lower Merion | $601.00 | $66.00 | 12% |
| Center in the Park | $3,383.00 | $320.00 | 10% |
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Volunteerism and Generosity High on PNC Bank's List!
It is a 10.3%, $27,495 overall increase so far for the PNC Bank 2007 United Way Campaign! PNC kicked off its campaign with a Leadership event at Lincoln Financial Field for donors of $1,000 or more. More than 100 attended to hear guest speakers former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski and our very own Alba Martinez, President and CEO of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, set the tone for the event which, in turn, set the pace for the rest of the campaign. Leadership Giving grew by 32.3% and 24 new leaders! Total raised to date - $293,859, and of that amount, $257,232 was pledged directly to UWSEPA. Including the corporate gift, the total campaign exceeded the $500,000 mark! PNC Region President J. William Mills III is also a volunteer for United Way as a member of its Campaign Cabinet, where he holds the position of Division Chair. PNC's campaign included a variety of activities throughout its campaign, such as participation in last September's United Way Days of Caring, when the employees worked to build libraries for youth at two local agencies. Kudos to Liza Kozak, Chair, Frank Pugliese, ViceChair, the PNC Committee and the Management Team!
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Who's King of the Coop?
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Departments throughout the Vanguard campus hold their own United Way Campaign events to raise funds and have some fun. In the Goliath Building, teams competed throughout the week in seven different events such as basketball, Name That Song, and Pictionary. The six teams with the highest point scores each sent a representative to the "Fifth Annual Wing Bowl," a chicken wing eating contest. The six contestants were joined by a "mystery" contender who turned out to be Steve Herrmann, a department manager. Contestants, including their nicknames, are: Stephen Graham - "Jean Claude Van Graham," Nick Puleo - "He Ate Me," Doug Patrick - "Fresh Chicken," Steve Herrmann - "The Cowboy," Frank McMaster - "Frank the Tank," Eric Deissler - "Wild Wing," and Debbie Nelson - "Dangerous Deb." Nick Puleo is the 4 time reigning champ. |
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Walnut Street Theater United Way Campaign Aging Beautifully
America's oldest theater proved once again this year that age does not necessarily mean slowing down. The Walnut Street Theater's 2007 United Way Campaign grew nearly half again over its 2006 Campaign by raising $4,100, a 47% increase! Employee Campaign Chair Lara Faust led the effort for the theater now operating under the direction of CEO Bernard Havard.
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Saint Joseph's University "Lunch for a Cause"
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Saint
Joseph's University
"Lunch for a Cause"
At a United Way Campaign Kick Off luncheon at Saint Joseph's University, several special guests spoke on behalf of the campaign and the benefits that result from employee's supporting United Way's efforts in the community. Hosts and guest speakers from left: Lou Mayer, Campaign co-Chair and VP for SJU Financial Affairs; Felicia Singh, graduate of the SJU class of 2007, first year student at PCOM and participant in United Way sponsored Summerbridge Program; Cynthia Biggs, Doctoral student at SJU in the Educational Leadership Program; Dr. Lyz Jaegar, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Child Development Laboratory, partnering with United Way in its Early Childhood Education Initiative; Dr. Jeanne Brady, Campaign co-Chair and Chair of the SJU Education Department; and UWSEPA's own Edward "Ned" Montgomery Jr., Vice President Relationship Management. |
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FM Global's Historic Rise!
FM Global's 2007 United Way Campaign in Malvern, PA, came in with its largest increase in its giving history! Spearheaded by Employee Campaign Chair Suzanne Maniscalco, the campaign grew from $7,091 to $8,480. In addition, the company, whose Malvern location is led by James R. Baldwin II, V.P. of Operations/Regional Manager, very generously provides a two-to-one match for every dollar pledged by an employee. This resulted in an even bigger total - $25,440 - and an overall 60% increase or $9,553! Our gratitude goes out to Ms. Maniscalco and the entire FM Global organization for their outstanding generosity and continued support of United Way and the community.
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A Truly Main Line Campaign
The Main Line Health 2007 United Way Campaign hit a new high this year, raising $185,911 thanks in large part to the leadership of Jack Lynch, CEO, and Mike Buongiorno, Executive VP and CFO. This total is $21,875 or 13.3% more than their 2006 campaign results! The company has also extended a prediction that next year the campaign will be even more successful once the transition of the newly acquired Riddle Memorial Hospital is completed.
The same enthusiasm evidenced in the campaign was also seen when over 250 Main Line Health staff participated in the 2006 Days of Caring. Their hard work at Cobbs Creek Park clearing brush and doing other projects, combined with their efforts in Lower Merion Township, were some of the best organized projects of the entire day. Main Line Health employees also visited the homes of senior citizens in Ardmore, PA to do special prearranged projects, such as painting or trash removal -- made so much more meaningful since these were everyday chores that these residents were either physically incapable of doing or could not afford to have done. That's what matters.
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Catholic
Social Services encouraged employee participation in their
2007 United Way Campaign through
raffles for some pretty fantastic prizes. Pictured here are
the winners of the following fabulous gifts: Two tickets to
see The Odd Couple at the Walnut Street Theatre; gift certificate
to the Mexican Post Restaurant & Bar; gift certificate
for a cooking class and dinner for two at the JNA Institute
of Culinary Arts; two tickets to The Nutcracker at the Academy
of Music; and a $200 gift certificate to Macy's.
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