St. Lucie United Way tops 2003-04 goal
Sunday, April 4, 2004
With the help of thousands of residents and employees from 200 local businesses, industries and organizations, the United Way of St. Lucie County exceeded its 2003-04 campaign goal by more than $40,000, bringing in $1.65 million.
The announcement was made Wednesday before a group of 200 supporters at the United Way's annual meeting and victory celebration held this year at Club Med Sandpiper in Port St. Lucie.
"Even though economic conditions have been less than optimal for increases in charitable giving, we are constantly reminded of just how generous and committed this community is," said Karen Knapp, United Way president and CEO.
Since 1998, St. Lucie County school employees and students have donated $529,685 to United Way.
Top schools recognized this year for their generosity were Fairlawn, Village Green, Manatee and F.K. Sweet elementary schools; St. Lucie West, Northport Middle and Southport Middle schools; and Ft. Pierce Westwood, Fort Pierce Central high schools.
In business awards, Top Employee Campaign Award was given to Florida Power & Light and the IBEW Local 627, and Largest Corporate Gift to Publix Supermarket Charities.
Awards for creative antics for employee contributions went to Jane Rowley with CORE Communities for Scariest Fundraiser; Mike Brown Jr. of Harbor Federal got the Most Innovative & Humiliating Award.
The United Way of St. Lucie County, since 1963, has provided more than $18 million to the community's health and human-services organizations.
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