At a recent November 2012 report meeting for the United Way of Whiteside County, it was announced by Chris Mitchell, Campaign Co-chair, that the campaign has reached the $400,000 mark.
Pictured left-to-right is Mitchell, Jamie Leach from Rock Falls High School, and Patrice Vary, Campaign Co-chair.
Rock Falls High School held “The Zombie Shuffle”: a run for your life 5K on Saturday, October 20. The proceeds from the run went towards a scholarship for Rock Falls High School and a $1,000 donation for the United Way of Whiteside County.
To date, the fundraising campaign has had many success stories.
- Regional Office of Education had an increase in their giving of 41%.
- Challand Junior High went up 52%.
- Jefferson School went up 78%.
- SBM had donations up 35%.
- Wahl Clipper employees and corporate donations are up 19%.
- Many other successes have been noted.
Employee presentations has been made by United Way Volunteers at CGH Medical Center; Anchor Coupling; Dana Corp; JCPenney; Bergner’s; Frantz Manufacturing; Commonwealth Edison; others.
Your donation can be made by mailing it to United Way of Whiteside County, Post Office Box 75, Morrison, IL.