United Way of Mahaska County Announces a Record-Setting Number

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United Way of Mahaska County Board of Directors announced today that they have again exceeded all expectations, raising a record-setting number for their 2012 fundraising campaign. The community goal was $385,000, and even during another difficult economic year, had pledges totaling over $425,500.

“We are excited to announce this record-setting number for our 2012 campaign,” said Brianne Fitzgerald, Executive Director at the United Way of Mahaska County. “It has been a year of many changes for our office, as well as for the community. We cannot say ‘thank you’ enough to all the businesses and organizations that champion for the cause, all of our volunteers, and most importantly, each and every donor. Our donors rose to the occasion again this year and will help us continue to work towards a better life for us all.”

This year’s United Way of Mahaska County campaign was a 9% increase over the community goal announced in September. According to Fitzgerald, the campaign has increased by more than 66% over the last decade.

“We all should be fortunate and thankful to live in such a caring community where people value the importance of helping individuals to better their lives,” Fitzgerald comments. “We are grateful for every dollar that is raised. We take our responsibility seriously to properly administer these dollars, and we guarantee to everyone that invested in this campaign, the highest possible accountability for their investment. United Way is here to advance the common good, and continue to improve the lives of each resident in our county through the building blocks to a better life-Education, Income and Health. Thank you again to each one of you for championing for the cause.”