Genesee Sun

2012 United Way Campaign To Serve Over 20 Local Agencies

LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The United Way announced the 2012 county campaign at the Livingston County Board of Supervisor’s January 25th meeting.   

A short film was presented to the Board and a brief speech was made to launch the county worker campaign which runs from Feb. 4th to March 4th.   The United Ways provides support to 20 diverse and vital service organizations.

“Last year a total of $36,370 was contributed by county workers alone,”Karen Rumfola, regional director for Livingston and Wyoming counties said.  

Overall a total of $270,608 was donated through the United Way.  

Despite the poor economy Ms. Rumfola remain optimistic about this year’s fund raising and hopes at least 5 to 15 thousand more will be given this year.

“We expect an increase in giving despite the economy because of the strength of the community,” commented Matt Cole who is the director of this year’s campaign efforts.  

Mr. Cole continued that because the community is a connective (i.e. caring) one that people are more likely to give in trying times that other communities.  

 “Besides,” Mr. Cole continued, “the money that is collected in our community is guaranteed to be spent in our community.”