Last week the United Way of Greater St. Louis announced a $66.5 million fundraising goal for its 2009 campaign, which starts September 9 and ends early in November.
“We all know the need,” said Hugh Grant, 2009 United Way campaign chair and chairman, president and chief executive officer of Monsanto Company. “It’s times like these that call on us as a community to come together with United Way for one common cause – helping people.”
Eighty-five percent of United Way of Greater St. Louis’ 184 member agencies are reporting an increase in demand for services.
Agencies funded by United Way of Greater St. Louis provide vital health and human services to 1 million people each year, approximately one of every three people in the region. In all, nearly 200 diverse agencies across the region operate with funding from United Way of Greater St. Louis.
The money raised for the local campaign will stay in 16 Missouri and Illinois counties, including St. Louis city, St. Louis County and the Metro East counties of Madison and St. Clair.
Last year, more than 200,000 donors and 2,500 businesses donated to United Way. Individuals can pledge a donation by calling 314-421-0700 or visiting www.stl.unitedway.org.