3,800 volunteers work on 225 projects as 1995 United Way campaign begins; non-profit agency projects launch $48.5 million campaign.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1995--Approximately 3,800 people in King County did not show up for work today, but it was for a good cause as United Way of King County began its annual fund-raising campaign Noun 1. fund-raising campaign - a campaign to raise money for some cause fund-raising drive, fund-raising effort crusade, campaign, cause, drive, effort, movement - a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported with its fourth annual "Day of Caring." Projects range from landscaping and painting for agencies serving individuals in need to computer programming and teaching in local classrooms. Altogether more than 250 teams from 150 different companies worked on 225 separate projects. Campaign Chair Frank Shrontz, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and chairman of the board of The Boeing (language) BOEING - An early system on the IBM 1130. [Listed in CACM 2(5):16, May 1959]. Co., calls volunteerism vol·un·teer·ism n. Use of or reliance on volunteers, especially to perform social or educational work in communities. volunteerism and fund-raising fund-raising, large-scale soliciting of voluntary contributions, especially in the United States. Fund-raising is widely undertaken by charitable organizations, educational institutions, and political groups to acquire sufficient funds to support their activities. "twin elements that are vital to the well-being of our community. Day of Caring shows how United Way makes a real difference, one person at a time, by addressing both." Participants gathered at three sites -- the Kingdome, Bellevue Community College  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . and Weyerhaeuser's Federal Way headquarters -- to meet team members, check assignments and have breakfast before heading out to fix playgrounds, serve meals, paint and repair facilities, and perform dozens of other chores that help people served by local nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. agencies. Most projects lasted at least five hours. The 1995 United Way campaign runs to December 6. Local businesses have loaned nearly 100 executives to United Way for the campaign. They will support coordinators who run campaigns at 6,000 King County work sites. During the three months, thousands of citizens representing businesses, labor, volunteers, government and agencies will tell how United Way agencies work to deliver vital services to 500,000 King County residents every year. "With your help, anything is possible" is the theme of the 1995 campaign. The goal is to raise $48.5 million to support programs serving people throughout the communities of King County. "The problems are big and sometimes people wonder if they can have an impact," Shrontz said. "But when people get out to the agencies they see how much difference they can make, and how much more is possible when we work together. Events like Day of Caring bring that message home to the whole community." Since its inception in 1992, King County's Day of Caring has grown rapidly. In the first year approximately 1,100 people took part in 60 projects; 1993 saw participation grow to 2,000 at 140 sites, and last year well over 3,000 people worked at approximately 200 locations. In addition to the rapid growth in Day of Caring, more companies are signing up for volunteer projects on other days. Mike Wilson Mike Wilson could refer to the following people:
"United Way links thousands of volunteers with agencies throughout the year, and it's often more convenient for teams to work on a weekend or during a less-busy time of the year," Wilson said. "So Day of Caring is rapidly becoming Days of Caring here in King County." The 1995 United Way campaign goal of $48.5 million would be an increase of 3.6 percent from current pledge estimates of $46.8 million for last year. Nationwide United Way campaigns grew by 1.0 percent from 1993 to 1994. United Way of King County enjoyed a 3.3 percent increase last year over 1993. "Meeting the goal will require us to stretch ourselves, but United Way is still the single, easiest way to have a real impact on our community," Shrontz said. "It is local, it is efficient and it delivers the kinds of help that individuals and families need to build a better life." -0- NOTE: United Way of King County is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that strengthens our communities by enhancing the ability of people to care for one another. The organization develops financial and volunteer resources, provides leadership in fund distribution and works closely with business, government, labor and service agencies in community problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. and as an advocate for increasing the availability for health and human services Noun 1. Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Department of Health and Human Services, HHS throughout King County. CONTACT: United Way, Seattle Beau Fong, 206/461-3740 Dan Hodel, 206/461-3867 |
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