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The United Way is starting to see the fruits of its labour as the money starts pouring in from its annual fall campaign. The campaign wraps up on Nov. 30 and United Way president and executive director Gladys Blackmore said in these last two weeks the organization will start tallying the funds. "So for the next two weeks is when pedal hits the metal so to speak and we find how we've really done," said Blackmore. "I'm optimistic but not exceptionally optimistic." The campaign goal is to raise $800,000 and in previous years, the United Way has surpassed its goal. Last year, the campaign brought in $879,652.43. "I think we will meet our goal but I don't think we'll blow by it like we have in past years," said Blackmore. "It's always a guessing game towards the end of the campaign." No doubt, Blackmore said, this year's campaign will be a reflection of the economy. "You know lots of our workplace campaigns have done really well but they are significantly less staff than they were a year ago," she said. On Dec.10 at the United Way's Hero's Luncheon, the totals will be revealed to the public. The luncheon will be held at the Montrose Cultural Centre. "That's the time when we invite all of the people who volunteered on the campaign to come together and have lunch," said Blackmore. "That's where we will announce what we have achieved." List of Upcoming Events!
Campaign Coordinatoors from our 2009 Campaign. At the this event the total amount raised will be annouced.
Successful campaign - United Way exceeds its $800,000 fundraising goal this yearSource-JEANNE GAGNON - Herald-Tribune staffLocal residents and businesses were not afraid to open their wallets to help the less fortunate as the United Way of Grande Prairie and Region raised $879,652.43 during its fall campaign. “We were very pleased with the results and very appreciative of the support of the community,” said this year’s campaign co-chair Lorne Radbourne. “We really wanted to ensure that the funded agencies the United Way supports, certainly had a little more to work with and not a little less, because I think the needs are certainly increasing, not decreasing.” The charity announced the results at a luncheon attended by a record 220 people. “Most of
the money that we bring in comes from individual donors who, I think,
realize that the need in Grande Prairie is high for certain groups of
people
and it’s important to support those individuals who need social
services. It
builds a better community,” said the charity’s president “I think
the And this raises the bar high for next year, said Blackmore. “We have been raising the bar every year for as long as I know of, so I guess next year we’ll try for more,” she said. “It would certainly be nice to get close to $1 million next year - (that) doesn’t mean that will be our goal, but ...” Last year,
the “Last year, we raised $175,000 over our goal,” said Blackmore. “The fact that we raised $80,000 over our goal this year is still a big step up but it’s not as big a step. So, that might be a reflection of what is happening in the community.” In 2008,
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