United Way campaign at 80% of goal

United Way campaign information

The 2013 United Way campaign is winding down, and it appears as if this year’s campaign totals will be about the same as the year before.

However, several companies did go above and beyond this year.

“The United Way is pleased to announce that we had an increase in pledges from the Van Wert County Hospital employees and the hospital itself,” said Anita Carvajal, 2013 campaign chair. “Employees pledged a total of $7,680, a 13 percent increase, and the hospital pledged $7,000, a 29 percent increase.

“This pushes our campaign total just over the $400,000, or 80 percent of our goal,” Carvajal added. “I would like to thank Jennifer Williams and Brett Taylor who chaired the hospital campaign. They did a great job and we appreciate their efforts on behalf of the United Way.”

Carvajal noted that there are still two industries that have not reported a campaign total, as well as some other contributions to come in, but added that it looks like the United Way will end the campaign at about $425,000 — about what it did last year.

“We are grateful to individuals, businesses, industries, organizations, and everyone who did make a contribution to the 2013 campaign,” Carvajal said.

Click here for a divisional breakdown of the campaign.