August 15, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Erika Zaborny, 717-273-8144,
Cell: 717-202-5889
RE: VOLUNTEERS ASSIST UNITED WAY WITH REACHING LOCAL BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT UPCOMING CAMPAIGN
On and Wednesday, August 20th, United Way of Lebanon County volunteers will be visiting all corners of the County to thank the United Way’snumerous business partners for their commitment and participation in the 2014/2015 “United Way Workplace Campaign.” The workplace campaign provides employees and employers the opportunity to contribute to their community via a simple payroll deduction donation.
The largest percent of campaign funds raised every year comes from donations from the Lebanon County business sector. For the 2013Campaign, approximately $1.25 million came from employee donations, matching funds from employers and Corporate-level gifts.
Julie Osborne, Resource Development Director for the United Way of Lebanon County, said “The working folks of Lebanon County are the heart and soul of our annual campaign. I always look forward to this time of the year when I give United Way presentations at employee meetings around the county and have the chance to personally thank those who give so generously.”
The United Way would like toexpress thanks and recognize the core group of volunteers in the “Campaign Cabinet” who will be reaching out to local businesses to thank them for their support of the campaign and the United Way’s mission: Dan Ehrgood - also the 2014/2015 Campaign Chair - with Santander Bank, Greg Weaber with Cornwall Manor, Sue Allwein with Allwein Carpet One,Janelle Greenawalt with the City of Lebanon Authority, Maddy Lynch with Cold Tree Creative, Dr. Phil Domencic with Cornwall Lebanon School District, Tammie Lowry with UGI, Scott Barry with Santander Bank, Carrie Ehrgood with Jonestown Bank & Trust Co., Pete Ehrgood with HoasterGebhard & Co., Deborah Joyner with Guided Purposes, Inc., Jazz Frazier with A Royal Credit and Connie Russo with Jonestown Bank & Trust Co.
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