United
Way reaches 2009-10 campaign goal to touch 90,000 lives in Martin County
Thanks to support from local residents and
businesses, United Way of Martin County reached its 2009-10
campaign goal of touching 90,000 lives in Martin County by
raising $2,250,793.
“Reaching a goal is always fulfilling, however,
reaching a goal that results in touching 90,000 lives in your own community
is extraordinary,” said Vicki Davis, 2009-10 campaign chair. “Many thanks to
all those who supported the United Way campaign – you are making a
difference!”
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Why United Way supports the Job Creation Toolkit
With unemployment in double digits and many families trying
hard to stay afloat, United Way agencies are struggling to
meet the growing needs for services from those who are
unemployed.
For example, House of Hope reports a 96% increase in
requests for emergency assistance since 2006. High
unemployment affects our entire community and causes many
social problems like domestic violence, child abuse and
neglect, substance abuse and mental health issues to become
worse.
Attracting new, high-wage jobs to Martin County is more
important than ever. That is why the United Way Board of
Directors has joined a broad coalition of community
organizations supporting initiatives that will create new
jobs such as the Job Creation Toolkit, recently approved by
the Martin County Board of County Commissioners.
One tool in the Job Creation Toolkit is the Tax Abatement
Referendum on the August 24 primary election ballot. If
approved by voters, this initiative will help create jobs so
that individuals who now need safety net services can become
more self-sufficient.
For more information about job creation initiatives, contact
the United Way at (772) 283-4800.
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United Way of Martin County's 2008-09 990 form
