United Way will announce final results of annual fund-raising campaign at Nov. 13 luncheon

DATE: Nov. 7, 2008

Event: 

Campaign Victory Luncheon

When: 

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008; Food buffet: 11 a.m.; Program: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: 

Century II Convention Hall

Program: 

Program includes:
* Performances by Northwest High School Band and Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center 
* Reports on amounts raised at outstanding company fund-raising campaigns recently completed
* Announcement of total amount raised

Background:

United Way of the Plains brings the community together to focus on the building blocks of a better life for all: education (helping children and youth achieve their potential), income (promoting financial stability and independence), and health (improving people's health). United Way raises funds, works with coalitions, writes grants, recruits volunteers and distributes in-kind gifts. United Way helps people find needed services through the United Way 2-1-1 information line and helps match people to volunteer opportunities through the United Way Volunteer Center.

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CONTACT: Delane Butler, Vice President of Marketing, 267-1321, Ext. 4105