Wilmington Trust is celebrating a milestone anniversary by giving gifts to United Way.

“As part of Wilmington Trust’s 25th anniversary in Florida in 2008, we will be making a one-time donation of $25,000 to the United Way by splitting the gift into the three communities in which Wilmington Trust has offices and clients in Florida,” said Kemp C. Stickney, president of wealth advisory, Wilmington Trust FSB-Florida.

The United Way of Martin is one of the recipients, along with United Way of Indian River County and the Town of Palm Beach. These United Ways will be receiving checks of $8,333, “in honor of our clients in your communities,” Mr. Stickney said.

United Way of Martin County is celebrating a significant anniversary of its own, marking 35 years of advancing the common good. United Way also is working its way to the most important annual milestone – the campaign goal, which this year is $2.3 million.

Donations and pledges have reached about 80 percent of the goal, and the campaign continues throughout March.

Meeting – and exceeding that goal – is more important than ever. With people facing rising costs and unemployment, requests for emergency assistance are outpacing available resources. United Way agencies report that requests for food assistance are up 44% over last year, financial assistance by 38% and clothing by 20%.

For more information about United Way of Martin County, call (772) 283-4800 or visit www.unitedwaymartincounty.org.