ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ received the Leadership Award from the , for ranking second on its Top 10 list of supporting organizations during its annual drive.
A matching gift from the company, combined with ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ associate donations, raised nearly $760,000 β a 23 percent increase over last yearβs total. ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ also had 195 new associate donors, helping to raise the participation rate from 35 percent to 50 percent.
United Way of Berks County President Tammy White presented the award to Brian Hard, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½βs President and CEO, and the ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ United Way at Work Committee.
βThe United Way is so important in our community,β Hard said. βYour organization makes it easy for everyone β regardless of how much free time or how much extra funds they have β to become involved in the great work of your organization. And you know where the money is needed most in our community.β
White added, βWe recognize that an achievement like this doesnβt just happen; success of this kind is possible because of the fantastic support we have received from all of you,β White said. βThank you for the role you play in making the United Way program successful at ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½. Because of your commitment and your success, a tremendous amount of good is happening in this community.β
ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ supports the United Way all year through volunteerism and special events with organizations such as the Salvation Army and the Olivet Boys and Girls Club.
In all, the United Way campaign received $9.3 million to benefit its 32 partner agencies that support education, income, health and safety net programs benefiting more than 100,000 people throughout Berks County.
By Kandace Wertz