CLINTON — The United Way of Perth-Huron announced last week that their 2009 effort raised $215,087 for their Huron County campaign with an additional $3,983 raised for other United Ways.
The total represents 104 per cent of the $207,001 goal the organization set at the outset of the campaign. To reflect an uncertain economy, the 2009 goal was set to match the 2008 campaign achievement.
United Way board president Shelley Groenestege said, “We knew that it was going to be a challenging year. The people of Huron County rallied to ensure continued support of the programs that impact those living in their own community, right here at home.”
The results were announced March 11 in front of volunteers and donors at the campaign’s celebration at the Clinton Slots.
Awards were also presented to corporations and employee groups who gave to support the community through the United Way.
United Way of Perth-Huron’s executive director Ellen Balmain said, “The achievement is credited to the dedication and collective work of community volunteers, committed workplaces, media support and the generosity of hundreds of donors.”
United Way volunteers are now beginning the process of investing the money raised in Huron back into the community.
“Over the next few weeks our program review and allocations team will review all of the funding applications to ensure that we address real and pressing needs in the community,” said Balmain.
“That way we make sure that the money helps the people who need it the most in Huron.”