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The Rowan County United Way has exceeded their goal of $1.6 million by $100,000 for a final total of $1.7 million. Steve Fisher Campaign Chairman said, “We are so grateful to the community for their support of the campaign. Exceeding our goal by $100,000 will allow us to increase funding to our member agencies, something we have been unable to do over the last several years. Each day they are faced with meeting critical needs to our citizens and these additional dollars will go directly to support their efforts. We had many companies with increases in their campaigns while individual giving was up as well. We are so thankful especially during this holiday season.”
The Rowan County Board of Directors has approved a 5% increase to all member agencies. The remaining dollars will be allocated to agencies based on recommendations from Allocations Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs. Vice President of Allocations Mike Williams stated, “Steve Fisher led a great campaign. Our leadership is ready to meet and determine how to allocate the remaining dollars based on agency needs. What a wonderful “problem to solve”.
The United Way Campaign ended on November 16. This was the first campaign in five years where the goal was met on time. Guy Hoskins, Board President said, “Exceeding our goal and doing it on time in this economy is unbelievable. Steve and his cabinet did an outstanding job. We are grateful we can give the additional funding to the agencies especially in these hard times. The people of Rowan County are uncommonly caring and generous. This truly is a special place.”
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