| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/7/2009 |
Contact: Kara Cermanski 609-404-4483 kcermanski@unitedwayac.org |
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UNITED WAY CELEBRATES VOLUNTEERS AND WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN EFFORTS WITH Highlights from this evening program will include: - Announcement of the current total for United Way’s 2008 fundraising campaign. - Presentation to Partner Agencies Best Effort Contest Winners - United Way of Atlantic County Board President, Barbara Lang, Lang & Associates, CPA’s LLC, and United Way of Atlantic County Campaign Chair, David Goddard, Ole Hansen & Sons, Inc., will give a recap of 2008 campaign . - Award the George F. Lynn Volunteer of the Year Award, given annually to the United Way volunteer who shows an extraordinary commitment to the organization and general well-being of the community. This year’s recipient is Jim Ziereis – Harrah’s Entertainment - Award the Henry J. Remeis Award, given annually to a United Way-partner agency executive director who provides demonstrated evidence of good agency management, leadership with peers and support of United Way. This year’s recipient Jack Fox – Jewish Community Center of Atlantic County - Introduce Joe Domenico, Bally’s Atlantic City, as 2009 Campaign General Chair - Present nearly 250 awards to area businesses, employers and labor unions for their outstanding support of United Way through workplace campaigns, including the prestigious Community Champion’s Cup and the Local 54/United Way Community Partnership Award. United Way of Atlantic County is a local, volunteer-driven, charitable organization mobilizing people and resources to meet our community’s most pressing health and human services needs. United Way is dedicated to making a positive impact on the quality of life for Atlantic County residents by supporting dozens of programs that reduce substance abuse and promote mental wellness, provide basic needs and increase self-sufficiency, support community health issues and foster safer homes and neighborhoods. Volunteers closely monitor these programs to ensure effective and efficient use of donor dollars. For more information on United Way of Atlantic County call 609-404-4483 or visit the web at www.unitedwayac.org. If you or someone you know are in need of services dial 211. |