United Way halfway to reaching goal

Saturday, Nov. 08, 2008
BY LARRY GIERER - lgierer@ledger-enquirer.com

When working to gather money pledges for the United Way during a campaign, workers are given different groups to collect from. Somebody has lawyers. Somebody has doctors. Others have accountants, schools, etc. Regular reports are given on what percentage of the goal each group has raised.

Usually, many weeks go by before any group gets near its goal. One group is an exception. It's the one consisting of the 26 United Way agencies such as Open Door Community House, Easter Seals and the Family Center of Columbus. That one reached its goal weeks ago.

"People who work at these agencies know first hand the great need," said Jim Wink, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley. "Also, we want to set an example. We should lead."

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