United Way Announces $3 Million Goal for 2011 Campaign
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced a goal of $3 million for the 2011 fundraising campaign, which kicked off at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce August Business Before Hours held at Jason's Deli on Thursday morning.
"I am excited to work with the United Way, its Board of Directors and our dedicated Campaign Cabinet to help our agencies meet their goals and give them the ability to serve their clients," said Tracy Toy, 2011 Campaign Chair. "With the support of our community during our last campaign, we were able to focus on the impact areas of education, income, health and rebuilding lives."
The kick-off announcement also revealed that 13% ($378,958) of the $3 million goal has already been attained through the Pacesetter campaigns, which involves companies and organizations electing to conduct their campaigns prior to Thursday's event in order to kick off the campaign with a portion of the goal already secured. The 2011 Pacesetter campaigns include:
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Alive Hospice
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Allstate Insurance
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Rutherford County
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Cannon County Senior Center
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CASA of Rutherford County
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Child Advocacy Center
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Community Care of Rutherford County
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Community Helpers
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Discovery Center of Murfree Spring
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Domestic Violence Program
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Exchange Club Family Center, Inc.
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FirstBank
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FirstBank Smyrna
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First Tennessee Bank
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Guaranty Trust
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HA Beasley & Company, PC, CPAs
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Heritage Farms Dairy, Inc.
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Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and The Cumberlands
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Regions Bank
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Rich Products
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Riverview Family Chiropractic
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Rutherford County Emergency Food Bank
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Salvation Army
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Sam’s Club #6501
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SEC
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Smyrna- LaVergne Food Bank
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Sonoco
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Target #1126
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Target #2360
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United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties
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United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Board of Directors
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Wal-Mart Super Center Store #5057
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Wal-Mart Super Center Store #682
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Wal-Mart Super Center Store #406
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United Way’s campaign will span through the fall until December, with a celebration event planned for early 2012. The fundraising campaign secures pledges and donations via payroll deduction, cash, check, credit card or by raising funds through a special event or corporate gift.
The funding secured during the campaign will be allocated to 46 local non-profit agencies by more than 80 volunteers during spring 2012.
For more information on becoming involved with the United Way fundraising campaign, please contact (615) 893-7303 or visit www.uwrutherford.org.
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About the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties
United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. United Way focuses on education, income, health, and rebuilding lives – the building blocks for a good quality of life. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done through giving, advocating, and volunteering. The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is located at 615 Memorial Boulevard in Murfreesboro. For more information, please call (615) 893-7303 or visit www.uwrutherford.org.