Our United Way campaign set new records, bringing in more employee donations than ever before, and bringing us together in the process.
Our United Way campaign set new records, bringing in more employee donations than ever before, and bringing us together in the process.
This year we set our most ambitious goal ever, for our internal campaign to raise employee contributions to the United Way. We wanted to raise at least $190,000.
Not only did we meet our goal, but we surpassed it by the widest margin in our company’s history! 471 employees showed incredible generosity, raising $32,000 more, for a total of $222,000.
As always, this money goes to more than 47 agencies in our city, contributing to programs that strengthen families, assist people in need, and prepare children for school. Because most EPB employees both live and work in this community, the campaign is a chance for us to show our appreciation for, and support of, an institution that supports its own neighbors, friends, and family.
It feels good to give! So why not have as much fun as possible? In keeping with our tradition, this year’s pledge drive kicked off with employee meetings, games, and a string of “Minute to Win It” challenges.
We brought together all employees in the company, and randomly selected people to participate in games, cheered on by crowds of their coworkers. Following the games, employees that we "loaned" to United Way shared their experiences from their campaign offices.
Speakers from supported agencies also shared their stories. Signal Centers talked about their work helping those with disabilities to reach lifelong independence, and Room in the Inn assists homeless women and children to become self-sufficient.