Columbus and Phenix City Compete to Raise Dollars for United Way

Contact: Scott Ferguson
(706) 327-3255

In good spirits, City Manager Isaiah Hugley, on behalf of all Columbus Consolidated Government employees, has “challenged” City Manager Wallace Hunter and employees of Phenix City Government to a United Way City Challenge. The “challenge” was presented today during the Columbus Consolidated Government campaign kick off at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center.

According to campaign officials from United Way, the contest between two of the organization’s largest employee campaigns will be decided on two factors:

- The highest percentage increase in participation from the previous year.

- The highest percentage increase in total giving from the previous year.

- Note: In case of a tie, the decision will be based on the highest percent over their agreed overall goals.

The challenge is based on pledges received in the United Way office by close of business (5 p.m.) Friday, Dec. 31. The “losing” city will agree to prepare a proclamation from its City Council stating that the opposing city met and exceeded the goals of the United Way City Challenge and the city manager and/or mayor of the “losing” city will present the proclamation at the “winning” city’s January City Council meeting.

The United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. The organization’s focus is on basic needs, income, education and health. This year, thanks to thousands of supporters United Way is providing funding to 26 agencies that provide 49 programs to thousands of individuals, families and children in the Chattahoochee Valley.

United Way recruits people and organizations that bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley serves residents of Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot and Taylor counties in Georgia and Russell County in Alabama.


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