Friday, December 21, 2012
Special fund created by Connecticut United Way
The United Way has established a special donation account for those who wish to support victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings in Newtown, CT. You may help the families and individuals impacted in Newtown, CT through a special fund set up by the United Way of Western Connecticut, according to the United Way of Portage County. You may donate online or by mailing a check to Sandy Hook School Support Fund c/o Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Donation is 15 percent increase over bank's previous annual contribution
The United Way of Portage County is celebrating a big donation from Kent-based Hometown Bank. The local financial institution donated $10,000 to the United Way's fundraising campaign this year. The donation represents a 15 percent increase in the donation from the bank's associates and the business itself last year. “We are very grateful for the support of Hometown Bank," said Steve Kleiber, President & CEO of United Way of Portage County. “This will help fund many local programs in our community that provide support to thousands each year." Each year the United Way raises money to support 43 partner programs located throughout 14 different service agencies across Portage County. Programs include feeding families, providing abuse …
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
The United Way of Portage County's goal was $1,040,000.
The United Way of Portage County is still accepting donations to meet its campaign goal of $1,040,000. The 2011 campaign has raised $520,000. "Our campaign is progressing well to date," said President and CEO Steve Kleiber. "However we still need the community’s help to achieve goal." United Way funds 43 programs, including United Way’s 211 Portage, which is in financial crisis because of local and state government budget cuts. "Many organizations that we fund are struggling and I can’t over emphasize importance of making goal this year," said Kleiber. "With the campaign winding down the United Way and all the local agencies need your support more than ever." To donate, call Liz Ziots at 330-297-1424 ext. 113, or e-mail her at lizz@…
Friday, November 11, 2011
$109,000 donations support $1 million goal
Two Kent businesses have made major contributions to the United Way of Portage County's 2011 fundraising goal of $1,040,000 for the community campaign. The Davey Tree Expert Co. and AMETEK together donated more than $100,000 towards the campaign. For 2011, AMETEK increased their campaign donation by 14 percent over last year with a donation of $36,370. The Lake Street company encouraged employee donations with day-off incentives and by hosting a campaign kick-off breakfast. Davey Tree also increased their donation over last year, by 16 percent, with a record-setting $73,000 contribution. Teams of employees worked together to raise donations, and the winning team won an iPad. Both companies are moving to new office locations in downtown …
Thursday, September 1, 2011
2011 target follows missed goal in 2010
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
United Way of Portage County set its 2011 campaign goal at $1,040,000 for the community campaign. In 2010 the United Way raised $1,010,000 – an increase over 2009, but short for its 2010 goal. “This year’s campaign will determine our ability to rebound from past losses and will be crucial for the programs we fund," said Steve Kleiber, president and CEO of United Way of Portage County. “The 2011 effort has started off on a successful note with our annual AMETEK/Tree City 5k run in Kent, and the early campaigns are off to a good start.” Forty-three programs are funded by United Way of Portage County, including United Way’s 211 Portage. Events will take place over the next month to kick off the campaign, including the annual Day of Caring …
