Friday, December 12, 2014
United Way Perth-Huron
4th Annual "Care-A-Van of Hope" Raises over $82,000 thanks to Scotiabank Match!
United Way Perth-Huron travelled both Counties on Thursday, December 11th for their 4th annual Care-A-Van of Hope. Their goal was two-fold: to raise awareness about the United Way and to raise money towards this year’s campaign goal of $1,170,000.00. The successful tour left the United Centre in Stratford via a chartered bus sponsored by Cherrey Bus Lines. Throughout the day, the United Way team of staff, volunteers and supporters made stops at Scotiabank branches in St. Marys, Exeter, Goderich, Listowel, Milverton, Mitchell and Stratford to collect the money raised at the branches the week prior, accept additional donations from those gathered, hear stories from United Way member agencies and receive greetings from local dignitaries.
From December 4th to 11th Scotiabank branches across Perth and Huron collected donations and promoted the work of United Way. Through partnership with the Team Scotia Community Program, the efforts of each branch, and the generous donations of many individuals, businesses and corporations, Scotiabank helped the United Way raise an incredible $82,378.55. This amount includes the $15,000 Scotia match, and is over $6,861 more than last year.
Chief John Bates and Wayne Smith, Campaign Co-Chairs were thrilled with the total and the experience of the day. “We had an incredible journey, we all heard about the work of our agency partners and those we serve. We know that the money we raise each year is making an impactful difference in our community.”
The campaign is now at almost 70% after the Care-A-Van of Hope. Donations are still being accepted for the 2014 Campaign until February.
For more information or to set up an interview, with Ryan Erb, Executive Director, or Lesley Spencer Cooper, VP Resource Development, please contact 1-877-818-8867 or 271-7730, or email campaign@perthhuron.unitedway.ca.
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