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 More than 250 local organizations ran workplace giving campaigns in 2008, which helped us raise almost $3.1 million dollars to support the citizens of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, King George, Stafford and Caroline. Those charitable dollars were then distributed to local agencies offering health and human services dedicated to improving the lives of everyone in our community.
If you would like to introduce a workplace campaign to your company, email Andrew Hamilton or give him a call (540) 373-0041 ext 309.
Benefits of a United Way workplace campaign
Running a United Way campaign benefits both your company and your community. Your business benefits by:
Your United Way partnership benefits your business and your community.
Today's consumers want to do business with organizations that care about their communities and employees. A recent study revealed Americans care more now about whether an organization gets involved in social issues than they did less than a decade ago.
Eight in ten Americans say an organization that supports social causes wins their trust.
The number of Americans who feel this way is on the rise — 21% more Americans feel this way now than in 1997.
Americans want to work with and for organizations that show they care.
81% of Americans say they weigh an organization's community involvement when they choose where to work. Approximately 86% of Americans are somewhat likely to switch to a brand that supports a cause if the competitor does not.
A campaign provides meaningful organizational development opportunities:
Campaign Committees provide your rising leaders opportunities to grow their leadership, project management and public speaking skills. A campaign will also build camaraderie in your team by coming together around a common cause - making positive, long-lasting changes in the Fredericksburg area.
What your gift can buy
Every donation, even the smallest amount, can make a significant and lasting impact in a person’s life. The following examples clearly demonstrate how just a little bit can go a long way with our partner agencies.
$1.00 per week / $52.00 annually
Provide support and services when 1 victim of domestic violence calls the hotline. (Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence)
Support puppet shows for 34 children, building awareness and acceptance for persons with disabilities and teaching about social and health issues (Kids on the Block)
Give 1 community member access to needed counseling regardless of ability to pay. (Fredericksburg Counseling Services)
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$3.00 per week / $156.00 annually
Help provide 6 Birth Parents support and counseling after their child is adopted.
Support a victim of Domestic Abuse with a court advocate. (Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence)
Provide a person with a disability access to needed medical equipment. (disAbility Resource Center)
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$5.00 per week / $260.00 annually
Provide temporary foster care to a child in need of a safe place to stay. (Volunteer Emergency Families for Children)
Support a young girl in the opportunity to participate in a year round program to learn leadership, life skills, and self-confidence. (Girl Scouts)
Help17 Senior Citizens stay involved in the community and promote their emotional and physical helth by having a companion that comes to visit and assist them. (Rappahannock Agency on Aging)
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$8.00 per week / $416.00 annually
Allow an uninsured person access to dental care. (Lloyd Moss Free Clinic)
Support 2 children dealing with the loss of a love one through the opportunity to participate in a bereavement program. (Hospice Support Care)
Educate 33 people through an outreach program on HIV/AIDS (Fredericksburg HIV/AIDS Support Services)
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$10.00 per week / $520.00 annually
Provide a family of 4 with food for a month when they cannot afford it themselves. (Fredericksburg Area Food bank)
Give 2 at-risk youth a safe place to stay after school. (Boys & Girls Club)
Allow 3 individuals the opportunity to participate in a support group for an issue they are facing.
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