United Way exceeds goal of $15 million
WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 19, 2010 —United Way of the Plains announced today a total of $15,050,755 raised during the 2010 campaign—topping the goal of $15,000,000. United Way revealed its fundraising total to a crowd of nearly 900 volunteers, company representatives and other supporters during its Campaign Victory Luncheon at Century II Convention Hall.
“Based on the economic environment, we knew that this year’s campaign would be tougher than many in the past,” said 2010 Campaign Chairman Paul Allen, chief executive of Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C. “We feared many of our long-term supporters wouldn’t be able to help at the levels of the past. But we also knew that the people of this community have an incredible history of helping their neighbor in need. We have not been disappointed. We thank the donors for their generous support, and especially those that made their gifts in spite of facing the possibility of pay cuts and layoffs. This willingness to help those in need speaks volumes about the quality of our community.”
Top gifts reported at the luncheon (corporate and employee giving):
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. raised $2,350,000
Cessna Aircraft Company raised $1,123,000
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation raised $1,121,000
Cargill raised $655,580
INTRUST Bank raised $410,162
Bombardier Learjet raised $336,700
Boeing Defense, Space & Security raised $332,000
Via Christi Health raised $281,709
QuikTrip Corporation – Wichita Division raised $255,338
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools raised $237,681
Koch Industries, Inc. raised $221,923
Westar Energy raised $209,469
City of Wichita raised $184,000
Bank of America raised $150,000
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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