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Our Foundation supports United Way because it has a broad impact on the critical issues in our community. We especially appreciate that United Way ensures accountability for measurable results on these issue.
- Susan Dell
Co-Founder Michael & Susan Dell Foundation |
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| “Citigroup is a worldwide partner of United Way and in Mumbai we have spearheaded the United Way charter by being the first company in India to kickstart payroll giving. We have 50 of our employees signed up and are now in process of rolling United Way Payroll Giving on a national basis.” |
| - Sanjay Nayar, CEO, Citibank (Payroll Giving 2004) |
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| “UPS & United Way share a commitment to build stronger communities and support the efforts of local nonprofits. For more than 2 decades, UPS employees have donated their money and volunteer time to help improve the lives of others. We are a proud United Way partner and support its ongoing efforts” |
| - Evern Cooper, President of the UPS Foundation and Vice Presidents of UPS Corporate Relations |
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| “I had recently read in Robin Sharma's - "Who will cry when you die?" about a quote "When a baby is born, others rejoice and the baby cries.....one should aim to lead a life whereby when you leave this place, others will cry and you rejoice". When i quoted this during Shibani's presentation to the COE team, I did not realize it then but is sinking in now. This initiative really allowed me the pleasure and privilege of doing something to contribute to our community and to be able to change, in whatever small manner, the way things will work out for some child or some patient..... am impressed everytime i come across such initiatives and the level of commitment and perseverance on this project was overwhelming.” |
| - Shirish Damle, Head of Global Customer Service, e-Serve |
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| “The experience gained was one of a kind. This was the first instance for me to visit such isolated locations where basic human necessities are a struggle to obtain, especially when these areas are at such close proximity to Mumbai known as the financial capital of the nation. The people from the 2 villages we visited were warm, friendly and receptive to our queries regarding their lives. I appreciate the efforts which have been undertaken by United Way and Bridge to help these people to overcome their difficulties and become self resilient. I would like to continue to be a part of such camps and many more community service activities undertaken.” |
| - Percy Patel (BOA employee, Day of Caring) |
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“Melinda and I are investing in United Way of King County because we believe it's the
best way anyone can help build a stronger community. Through its strategic approach
designed to address the full range of our health and human services needs, United
Way of King County adds value to every dollar that is donated.”
- Bill Gates |
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| “On behalf of UPS our appreciation to your team as well for making it possible for us to be part of the community activity at Hamara Club. It was indeed a learning experience for all our people and I'm sure every one of them enjoyed giving a little of their time towards this activity. We look forward to moving in the direction of a caring society within our community and appreciate all the help and guidance United Way Mumbai can provide in making this possible. Once again we take this opportunity to thank United Way and assure of our continued support in line with building a caring community.” |
| - Thomas Matthew, MD UPS (Days of Caring, 2005) |
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| “Personally for me it was an overwhelming experience to be part of the sea of humanity with so much goodwill being exchanged. United Way vikings were really cute. They really cheered us up. They were with us throughout. When they started cheering us on our arrival and started shouting: 'Bombay Dyeing' suddenly the feeling of belongingness to the company shot up.” |
| - Aruna Jain, CSRP Head, Bombay Dyeing |
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| “DOW India team enjoyed the participation in Mumbai Marathon. More so, it was for the cause. We were impressed by the United Way's level of professionalism and commitment. Looking forward to working with you all in future as well.” |
| - Rakesh Chitkara, Director Public Affairs, Dow Chemicals (Marathon 2007) |
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| “It was an amazing day and I compliment United Way on the great way that they are doing Soujanya Gosconda” |
- Mastek Employee,
@ Day of Caring |
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| The 'Wake-Up India' Payroll Giving Campaign |
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"He who experiences the unity of life sees his own
Self in all beings, and all beings in his own Self"
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Bank of America Commits $10 Million |
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15 March, 2001 - The Bank of America Foundation today announced $10 million in grants to United Way of America in support of Success By 6® initiatives across the country. The grants, which are the third phase of a $50 million commitment, are the largest the Foundation has made and one of the largest corporate grants in history to the United Way.
Success By 6® is a United Way initiative that focuses on strategies to ensure all children under the age of six start school ready to learn. The needs for supporting children vary from community to community, and research suggests that investing in early childhood development contributes to success throughout a child's life.
"Success By 6® is the clearest example of how United Way, the business community and other key partners work together to secure a brighter future for our children," said Ken Lewis, president and COO of Bank of America. "Very simply, few things are more important than ensuring that every child enters school ready to learn."
United Way of America Names Bank of America as 13th Annual Spirit of America Award Winner
December, 2000 - "Bank of America has shown what a company can do with a top to bottom commitment to community involvement," said United Way of America President and CEO Betty S. Beene. "Bank of America has applied solid business practices to raising resources and motivating volunteers to help thousands of nonprofit organizations which build stronger communities for all of us."
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Deloitte Raises $14 Million in 2003 via
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Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, one of the leading US professional services firms, ran the largest-ever United Way electronic workplace giving campaign in 2003. The people of Deloitte pledged $13.7 million to charitable causes by using United eWay in its 2003 campaign.
eWay is United Way's web-based solution for electronic giving and active community investment. More than 500 organizations nationwide used the United eWay solution to support their employee giving campaign, raising more than $108 million in the US in 2003.
"As the global workforce becomes more and more mobile, technology is helping us fulfill our commitment to corporate social responsibility," said William G. Parrett, CEO of Deloitte and board member of United Way of America.
Several Deloitte offices around the country have also been recognized for excellence with United Way. For example, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago bestowed its highest honor – the Community Spirit Award – to Deloitte's Chicago office. The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas honored Roger Nanney, Deloitte's managing partner in the Mid-America region, with its CEO of the Year Award.
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FedEx raises more than $ 10 million
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In 1975, FedEx began its relationship with the United Way with a corporate gift, and that relationship has continued to grow over time. Today, FedEx supports the United Way in two primary ways: corporate giving campaigns and volunteerism. The major milestones of FedEx & United Way relationship is outlines below:
| 1975 |
FedEx makes first corporate United Way gift of $3,000 |
| 1979 |
FedEx employees at Memphis headquarters contribute $75,000 to United Way matched by a $75,000 corporate contribution |
| 1984 |
FedEx becomes first company in Memphis to pledge over $1 million to local United Way (combining employee and corporate contributions) |
| 1985 |
First field campaign for employees outside of Memphis |
| 1986 |
First corporate gift outside Memphis $30,000 distributed to local United Way offices in proportion to local employee gifts |
| 1987 |
FedEx Express employees in Memphis raise over $1 million for United Way and Memphis headquarters adds $410,000 as a corporate contribution; field employees raise $380,000 in 114 additional cities supplemented by a $50,000 corporate contribution |
| 1999 |
First annual FedEx United Way telethon broadcast live for 24 hours on FXTV business television network, featuring Al Green, employee talent acts, on-air auction, employee testimonials, live interviews with the president of United Way of America, non-profit agency leaders, and FedEx employees benefiting from the services of United Way agencies; a total of $8,456,633 was raised (employee and corporate gifts) |
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FedEx Express president and CEO Dave Bronczek is general campaign chairman for the United Way of the Mid-South and leads record-breaking citywide campaign effort in Memphis; FedEx raises corporate gift to United Way of the Mid-South to $1 million, the largest single corporate gift ever given to the local United Way; a total of $10,406,220 was raised (employee and corporate gifts) |
| 2001 |
FedEx wins three of four United Way of America Summit Awards for volunteer programs, employee campaigns and major gifts; a total of $11,871,242 was raised (employee and corporate campaign gifts) |
| 2002 |
FedEx sweeps United Way of America Summit Awards, winning all four recognition categories: volunteer programs, employee campaigns, major gifts and corporate contributions |
| 2003 |
FedEx wins the Spirit of America Award, United Way of America's highest tribute, in recognition for the 2002 campaign |
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GE is 7th largest contributor,
with total contribution of $24 million |
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USA - GE is a key national contributor to the United Way. In 2003, employees and the company contributed nearly $10 million to local communities. The total GE family contribution was $24 million - the seventh largest contributor nationwide. The GE Foundation and GE employees support over 130 United Way campaigns in communities large and small. Those dollars are transformed into meals for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, after-school activities for children, counseling for the sick, and activities and transportation for the elderly.
But GE’s investment isn't only a financial one – GE employees and retirees support United Way agencies by building playgrounds, collecting supplies for food banks, renovating homeless shelters and serving as Big Brothers and Sisters, among other activities.
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INTEL RAISES THE BAR ON CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY: |
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Sacramento, CA - Dec 15, 2003 - Intel Corporation is the first company in the region to contribute more than $900,000 through their annual giving campaign. Despite the challenging economy, Intel employees contributed $465,000 through personal gifts and special events and Intel Corporation provided a matching gift of $450,000. The $915,000 total contribution is a 23% increase in giving over last year’s campaign.
“Intel Corporation is a true philanthropic leader in the community,” said Clare N. Thain, President & CEO of United Way California Capital Region. “They have been the largest corporate contributor for 3 years and continue to lead the way in major gifts
and leadership giving.”
“Intel employees know that when they give to United Way, they are making a real difference in our community,” said Bill Mueller, Intel Public Affairs Manger. “The power of their gift is magnified by Intel’s corporate dollar-for-dollar match, which is invested in United Way’s results-oriented Signature Projects right here in our region.”
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Wins United Way's Spirit of America Award |
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CINCINATTI, Ohio - April 15, - The United Way of America has honored Microsoft with its highest national tribute, the Spirit of America award. The prestigious award is presented to a single American business each year that exceeds all others in community involvement. Companies are judged in four categories : Employee Giving Campaign, Volunteer Programs, Corporate Contributions, and Major Gifts.
"This award is a tremendous honor for Microsoft," said Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates. "United Way has been a part of our company giving from Microsoft's earliest days. Communities across the United States are better and stronger because of the support they receive from the United Way, and I'm proud that our employees help continue that tradition with generous contributions and volunteer time."
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Nestlé USA in the Community |
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Nestlé USA recognizes their need and responsibility as a major American corporation to actively address environmental concerns. In addition to volunteering their time, Nestlé employees wholeheartedly support the annual "Community Care Campaign" with monetary contributions to United Way. With Nestlé’s dollar-for-dollar match, the company and employees have jointly contributed more than $2 million in the past five years.
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P&G is among the top 10 contributors to United Way |
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P&G is among the top 10 contributors to United Way organizations in the U.S. P&G and its Cincinnati-based (headquarters) employees and retirees contributed 28 percent of the yearly budget of the Greater Cincinnati United Way, through P&G's yearly campaign.
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