ST. LOUIS, MO – Midway through its campaign, United Way of Greater St. Louis reports it has raised $42.2 million toward the community goal of $71 million to help people in the greater St. Louis region. The campaign ends on November 8.
“The need is great,” said Danny Ludeman, CEO of Wells Fargo Advisors and the 2011 United Way campaign chair. “We set the goal at its largest ever so we can continue to reach the people who need help in our region. People right here are truly in need – need at a level we haven’t seen in a long time. By giving to United Way you are helping people get the services they need and, in some cases, survive.”
Ludeman continued to say, “Thousands of people and companies come together to support United Way so it can, in turn, support agencies all across the region to help people in need. This year’s campaign has started strong. We’re at the half-way point; we need to continue the momentum. We need everyone to make a pledge to united way so help is available for those who need it.”
“Everyone knows someone who is unemployed or someone who is struggling,” said Gary Dollar, president and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “When people are in need our community steps up to help. By doing so through United Way, you can be assured your donations are wisely invested in quality agencies to help people.”
Your support is needed. To give to United Way, call 314-539-4101 or go online to www.stl.unitedway.org. Your gift will enable one in three people (that’s more than 1 million people) in this community to receive help through United Way.
More than 90 cents of each dollar donated to United Way of Greater St. Louis goes to provide services to help people in this community. United Way invests more than $1 million each week throughout its service region.
To find resources if you’re in need, please dial 2-1-1 from a land line or 800-427-4626 or go online to www.211missouri.org. To find out more about United Way, watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/uwgsl#p/a/u/0/db6HDo5YzX8.
About United Way of Greater St. Louis
United Way supports more than 170 health and human service agencies located throughout a 16-county area in Missouri and Illinois. One in three people in our community receive services that strengthen families, help the elderly, keep children healthy and safe, and build stronger neighborhoods. For more information, contact 314-421-0700 or visit www.stl.unitedway.org.