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Magee Rehabilitation Hospital has Break Out Campaign

Under the leadership of Jack A. Carroll, PhD, MHA, CEO, and Venus Bradley, MBA, who served as Employee Campaign Chair, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital had the most creative campaign this year in the hospital portion of the 2007 United Way Campaign.

One of its most popular physicians agreed to be “arrested.” Dressed in a striped prisoner’s uniform, he was caged in the Main Lobby for all to see. Magee video taped the mock arrest with other staff serving as jailors and reporters. Staff had the opportunity to post bail for the prisoner via their United Way Pledges. He was eventually released and Magee was able to increase its 2007 Campaign by 156.7% over its 2006 Campaign. We should never forget that the word “fundraising” contains the word “fun.” Campaigns that are fun not only raise more money, but they enhance team spirit and employee morale.

The continued support by Magee Rehabilitation Hospital permits United Way to do wonderful work. It not only gives individuals and families a second chance, but, in some instances, a first chance to become a part of the American Dream - for that, United Way is very thankful.

University of Pennsylvania Health System Cites Largest Increase

Under the leadership of Ralph W. Muller, CEO, and the direction of Susan E. Phillips, Dean’s Chief of Staff, who served as Employee Campaign Chair, The University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) portion of the Penn’s Way United Way Campaign had the largest increase in total dollars ($92,415), the largest increase in Leadership Giving (minimum donation of $1000) and the largest increase in percentage of employees participating (60% increase) in the 2007 United Way Campaign.

“The United Way salutes the University of Pennsylvania Health System for their continued support in advancing the United Way movement of Give - Advocate - Volunteer as we all LIVE UNITED”, said Craig Heim, Executive Vice President of Resource Development and Marketing for United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Main Line Health Employees LIVE UNITED at Days of Caring

Under the leadership of John J. (Jack) Lynch, President and CEO, and Michael J. Buongiorno, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who served as Employee Campaign Chair, Main Line Health had the most employees participating in this year’s United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Days of Caring volunteer event and was the largest Contributor to the United Way Community Impact Fund ($108,153).

The United Way works with healthcare institutions, corporations, foundations, government, agencies and volunteers to Advance the Common Good throughout the region by focusing on Education for Children, Income for Families and Health for Seniors.

SEPTA Presents United Way with a Check for Nearly $250,000 for Community Assistance

SEPTA General Manager Joe Casey presented the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania with a check for approximately $250,000.00 representing SEPTA employee�s pledged contributions for the current year. The sum represents an increase of more than $10,000.00 from 2007. read more >>

Mellon Charitable Foundation Supports
United Way Campaign 2007

David B. Kutch, Chairman of BNY Mellon Mid-Atlantic and President, BNY Mellon Wealth Management (2nd from right) and Michael A. DiMedio , Senior Vice President, Managing Director of BNY Mellon Wealth Management (left) presented a $150,000 corporate gift to United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania on January 17 on behalf of Mellon Charitable Foundation.

Who's King of the Coop?

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.

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.

The Color of Giving

Employees at The Light House colored their way through their 2007 United Way Campaign with a special event that not only helped to raise funds for the community, but also added 7 days of excitement, competition, fun, laughter, creativity and a huge splash of bright colors to their world. Employees held a week-long competition, naming each workday after a color and competing to see who can wear the most items of that one color on that day. In the photos above, you can see how some of the employees let their imaginations run. What a wonderful way to support others and at the same time brighten up a dreary winter day!

Philadelphia SHRM Offers Charitable Incentives for Membership Drive.

With the goal of having 2010 members by 2010, Philadelphia Society for Human Resource Management (PSHRM) is focusing heavily on the increase of Philadelphia SHRM members.

Current Philadelphia SHRM Members who refer non-members to the chapter are entitled to a $25 gift donation made in their name to the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Tricycle Warriors at Rohm and Haas

Charles Wallace, Chief Technology Architect and IT Director, and Dr. Phil Lewis, Vice President; Director, Environmental Health, Safety(EHS) and Sustainable Development, are revving their engines at the launch of the Rohm and Haas Executive Tricycle Race. Legs sometimes swung over handle bars, heads bowed against the wind, these brave riders were not to be outdone by the limited seating capacity of their race vehicles. Enthusiastic pit crews were standing by to help propel their riders to victory. Ultimately, this fierce race of tricycle warriors was won by Charles Wallace, this year's Rohm and Haas campaign chair, who was riding in support of the Community Impact Fund.

US Airways Employees Pull Through for United Way

200 US Airways employees, including airline president, Scott Kirby, participated in a "jet pull" at Philadelphia International Airport where they pulled the 100,000 pound Philadelpiha Eagles Airbus passenger jet 15 feet.

The effort benefited United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

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UGI/AmeriGas Celebrates Another
Record-Breaking Campaign!

The UGI/AmeriGas campaign committee and Lon Greenberg, Chairman and CEO, celebrate another record breaking campaign. Challenged by Lon’s commitment to increase the corporate gift by $20,000 if the 84% participation rate of 2006 was surpassed, the 304 UGI/AmeriGas employees reached 87% participation, achieved a per capita gift of $697 and grew from 60 to 67 Leadership Donors at $1,000 or more.

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Meet the IKON Super Hero!

This August members of IKON’s Legal Department rolled up their sleeves and took up their sponges for their third annual charity car wash. For a small donation, Legal Department staff washed their co-worker’s cars while they worked. All proceeds from the event went towards IKON’s 2007 United Way Pacesetter campaign. Way to go IKON!

View IKON Car Wash Photo Gallery >>
View IKON's Pacesetter Campaign poster >>

2007 United Way Campaign Good News!


Goals	Final Results
$54,000,000 3.8% increase $1,983,284 new dollars	$54,023,862 4% Increase $2,007,146 New Dollars


CEO Visit Kudos
Our volunteers have completed more than 245 CEO visits!

LEADERBOARD (as of 4/29/2008)

Top 10 Growth


Organization	New Dollars
Vanguard	$461,587
Comcast Family of Companies	$327,332
Sunoco, Inc.	$321,913
University of Pennsylvania and Health System	$134,436
Yellow Book USA	$113,425
Morgan Lewis, LLP	$99,111
FMC Corporation	$96,699
KPMG LLP	$96,390
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals	$93,469
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP	$86,169
Total	$1,830,531

The 2007 Loaned Executives

Loaned Executives (left to rigt)

James Gaddy – Vanguard
Robert Geyer – Lockheed Martin
Michael Trzaska – PECO Energy Company
Sharaii Johnson – Vanguard
Marcella Taliaferro-Reaves (Retired from the Department of Public Welfare) – Sponsored by McNeil Consumer Healthcare
Wanda Preston – Federal Reserve Bank
La-Tisha Alston – Vanguard
Lisa Baglivio-Kreider – Vanguard
Keshia Nedd – Vanguard
Kimberly B. Neff (Drexel University Graduate 2006) – Sponsored by Sovereign Bank
Jacqueline Robinson – Federal Reserve Bank
Festo Okidi – Sponsored by Wachovia Bank
Bernadette Braxton-Sample – United State Postal Service (USPS), CFC – Federal Government Campaign
Stacy Weikel – Vanguard

Loaned Executives (not pictured)

Leo Carey (retired) – Sponsored by Wachovia Bank
Lynne Chapman – Department of Public Welfare
Tyrone Eleby – Department of Public Welfare
Dionne Graham – Department of Public Welfare
Barbara Hubley – IKON Office Solutions
Joanna Hutton-Hogg –Vanguard
Cheryl Lichterman – IRS, Combined Federal Campaign
Yvonne Martin – UPS
Virginia Stewart – Labor and Industry (L & I)
Valerie Williams – Department of Public Welfare