United Way of Moore County                              
Contact: Linda Pearson
(910) 692-2413 
Press Release                                                            

August 5, 2008

UNITED WAY OF MOORE COUNTY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

Established in 1968, this year the United Way of Moore County celebrates 40 years of making life better for people in our community. Our records show that since 1994, forty local nonprofits agencies and programs have benefited from the work of the United Way of Moore County with nearly six and a half million dollars in grants being awarded. Over the years, community contributions have been distributed to programs benefiting hundreds of men, women, and children right here where we live. The United Way of Moore County continues to work with partner agencies and members of the community to do the most good where it is needed.

Our Moore County is the home of numerous non-profits, all deserving your help. By making a contribution to the United Way your support reaches many of them who serve our youth, the elderly, those in need of emergency assistance, and those with developmental disabilities. Some of these agencies you might not have heard of unless you or someone you knew needed them, but all providing necessary services and programs. Recently grants were awarded from the 2007 campaign with the following agencies and programs receiving grants from the United Way:
American Red Cross
Arc of Moore County
Bethany House
Bethesda, Inc.
Boy Scouts of America Occoneechee Council
Communities in Schools
Friend to Friend
Girl Scouts of the USA
Meals on Wheels
Moore Buddies
Moore County Literacy Council
4-H After School
Moore Sewer & Water Assistance Program
Northern Moore Family Resource Center
Partners for Children & Families Children’s Health Fair
Pinetree Community Services
Salvation Army
Sandhills Coalition for Human Care
Sandhills Children’s Center
Southeastern NC Radio Reading Service
Donor designations to other agencies
Helpline Information & Referral

In addition to United Way partner grants, Family Promise and MANNA received funding through the Emergency Food & Shelter Program. Friend to Friend, Salvation Army, and Sandhills Coalition for Human Care also received this additional funding. The Emergency Food & Shelter Program is administered by the United Way.

As the 2008 campaign begins, we urge you to continue to support the United Way and its mission to help others in our community. We thank you for your support over the years. We pledge to continue collaboration with others and to support the needs of the people of Moore County. To make a contribution, call the United Way of Moore County at 692-2413.