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2007 United Way Campaign Running Behind

Contributed by: Jeff Bucki on 2/15/2008

With the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County (UWBEC) only seven weeks from the conclusion of its 2007 Community Care Campaign, officials today announced that while $13.3 million has been raised to date, the Campaign is still running $900,000 behind the amount raised at this time last year. The organization is concerned that their effort will fall short of reaching their goal to raise more than the 2007 Campaign, which brought in more than $15,400,000 in pledges.

"Frankly, we are concerned that without everyone's support, we won't reach our goal by March 31, which would definitely have a negative impact on thousands of people in our community" said Arlene F. Kaukus, president, United Way of Buffalo & Erie County. "More than 125 valuable programs and services are funded at least in part by the United Way. These programs depend on us, and thousands of Western New York residents depend on what they provide. We are urging everyone to please give what they can to make sure the campaign does not fall short."

The announcement was made at the Valley Community Association, where programs that touch everyone from young children to the elderly receive Community Care support. The VCA empowers its community through the use of 100 volunteers, encourages involvement, coordinates and collaborates with existing providers and develops working relationships with business and the block clubs in the community. Children served by the Association's child care and after school programs were on hand, making thank-you cards to be mailed to United Way donors.

Through the generosity of donors to Community Care, United Way invests in results-oriented solutions that address our community's highest priority needs. Community Care investments make a lasting difference for children, youth, adults, families and seniors across Erie County. The 2007 Community Care Campaign is taking place now, and runs through March 31.

For more information on how to donate, please visit www.uwbec.org, or call 887-2626.


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