Central Alabama responded generously to its community needs and again supported United Way to support agencies and initiatives to work towards solutions.
2019 Volunteer Campaign Chairman, Jeff Stone, Executive Vice President at Brasfield & Gorrie, proudly announced on Tuesday night at a volunteer recognition celebration, that 2019 they exceeded their goal and raised $36,825,000. This reflects pledge estimates and not the final results of companies that are still conducting campaigns or individuals who have not renewed pledges in writing.
“We live in one of the most generous communities in the United States. People don’t know, but this is one of the largest campaigns in the United States,” said Stone. “It’s inspiring to me that this community reaches out the way it does and is so generous to support those in need in our community.”
This summer, Jill Deer, Vice President of Development and Administration at Brasfield & Gorrie, led a Pacesetter (summer) Campaign with over 66 companies and nonprofits. They set a goal of $12,900,000 and exceeded that goal raising $13,591,150. Those pledges put United Way over one-third of the way toward meeting its goal.
Sonja Keeton, Executive VP & CFO of Harbert Management, received the Mervyn Sterne Award, given for exceptional performance throughout the campaign, and Callie Richie of Publix was voted by staff and volunteers as the Crawford T. Johnson Loaned Executive of the Year, based on her attitude, effort, and professional growth.
On Wednesday, United Way of Central Alabama Allocation Team volunteers from a five-county area met to allocate the funds raised to over 70 United Way agencies. Since 1923, United Way of Central Alabama has proudly supported a network of health and human service organizations that meet the needs in our communities.
United Way of Central Alabama serves Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, Blount, and St. Clair counties by providing solutions for the most critical needs in the community. Through our partner agencies and community initiatives, we improve lives and community conditions by building and mobilizing resources. United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.