Holden Takes United Way Over Metro Detroit Goal UNITED WAY COMMUNITY SERVICES LOGO "It's What We Do. Together." (PRNewsFoto)[KC] DETROIT, MI USA 08/30/1999
16 November 2000
Holden Takes United Way Over Metro Detroit Goal UNITED WAY COMMUNITY SERVICES LOGO "It's What We Do. Together." (PRNewsFoto)[KC] DETROIT, MI USA 08/30/1999
More than $75 Million Raised in the 2000 Torch Drive Campaign
DETROIT, Nov. 16 United Way Community Services announced
today that it raised $75,279,779 in its 2000 Torch Drive Campaign, which
includes monies raised for New Detroit, Inc. and the joint campaign with
United Way of Oakland County. In addition, United Way Community Services
2000/2001 Capital Fund Campaign has raised-to-date $10,168,900. The results
were shared with an audience of more than 1,000 volunteers at United Way's
2000 Torch Drive Victory Celebration, held Nov. 16, at the Detroit Marriott
Renaissance Center. Emcee for the event was WXYZ-TV/Channel 7's Carolyn
Clifford, Healthy Living Reporter and weekend news anchor.
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This year's Torch Drive Campaign total of $75,279,779 from nearly 500,000
contributors represents an increase of $3,552,718 over the 1999 campaign's
result. This is the largest Torch Drive total ever raised in United Way's
history in metropolitan Detroit.
James P. Holden, president and CEO of DaimlerChrysler, served as chair for
the Torch Drive Campaign for the second consecutive year.
"Being chair of the Torch Drive Campaign for the past two years has been a
lot of work but it has also been tremendously satisfying," said Holden. "The
satisfaction comes from watching a lot of dedicated people who put their
community's needs above their own and that's what all of you have done."
Holden added, "I am very proud of the hard work of the campaign cabinet,
many who have served with me for a second year.
"I would also like to thank everyone at Ford Motor Company, General Motors
and DaimlerChrysler; the members of organized labor; countless corporations;
sponsors; the media; the volunteer and executive leadership of United Way
Community Services; and the more than 20,000 volunteers who helped make this
year's total of $75,279,779 possible. I would also like to recognize the
exceptional work of Tom Clark, vice chairman of BBDO Worldwide, the staff of
BBDO and Pentamark, and the Promotions Unit for their support in advertising
and marketing," said Holden. "The people of metropolitan Detroit continue to
set the example of a caring community for the rest of the nation. I know that
the chair of the 2001 Torch Drive, John F. Smith, vice president of General
Motors, as well as the campaign cabinet, will appreciate your continued
support and generosity. Building Hope ... It's what we do. Together."
For the fourth consecutive year, United Way acknowledged DaimlerChrysler,
Ford Motor Company and General Motors for the "Auto New Business Challenge
Match," which matched up to $500,000 as an incentive for companies to run a
campaign or give a corporate gift for the first time. Also recognized were
the Ford Motor Company Fund and a select group of Ford senior executives for
the second consecutive "Leadership Giving Challenge Match," which encourages
new and increased leadership gifts of $1,000 or more.
"Organized labor has been working side-by-side with United Way for the
past 51 years," said Elizabeth Bunn, vice president, International Union,
United Auto Workers and vice chair of United Way's Labor Participation
Committee. "Giving our time, talent and finances to United Way is one of the
best investments we can make in our community."
"Jim Holden's leadership over the past two years has been a remarkable
example of his commitment to this community," said Virgil H. Carr, president
and CEO of United Way Community Services. "I would like to give special
thanks to Jim, the dedicated campaign cabinet and the thousands of volunteers
who help support the Torch Drive Campaign each year. Because of their help,
United Way is able to remain competitive in the rapidly changing charitable
marketplace. Of every dollar contributed to the Torch Drive, more than 90
cents goes directly to help those in need, leaving just 9.3 cents to cover
fundraising and year-round administrative costs. This allows us to target the
majority of contributions to the areas of greatest need."
United Way's 2000/2001 Capital Fund Campaign has raised $10,168,900 in the
first year of its two-year goal of $25 million.
The Capital Campaign raises funds for non-profit organizations, both
United Way-member agencies and non-member agencies, to repair their existing
facility, provide for new construction needs and to purchase major capital
equipment. This campaign seeks contributions from corporations and
foundations only, not employee groups. United Way has conducted five such
campaigns since 1966. The last campaign in 1995 raised $18.5 million, which
was allocated to 97 non-profit human service organizations for more than 200
projects. United Way Community Services is one of a few United Way's across
the country that conducts a united capital campaign for local non-profit
agencies.
United Way Community Services continues to look at new ways of retaining
its current supporters and explores creative methods of reaching out to new
supporters. The New Partners in Giving initiative addresses the realities of
a changing work environment and encourages participation by reaching out to
the community in non-traditional ways.
"United Way's value now goes far beyond the amount of dollars raised,"
said Geneva J. Williams, chief operating officer of United Way Community
Services. "We have the unique ability to be the convener, to serve as the
neutral ground, to connect people on many issues, and to partner with other
organizations to produce collaborative and creative solutions to the
community's most pressing issues."
Some examples of the New Partners in Giving Initiative include the
employee campaigns by MGM Grand Casino and MotorCity Casino, which have raised
$210,000; United Way's collection canisters that will be displayed at sites
throughout the community; and the second Internet campaign with media partners
WWJ Newsradio 950, WJR-AM 760, WJBK-FOX 2, WDIV-TV/Channel 4, WXYZ-TV/Channel
7 and WKBD-UPN 50.
This and other United Way campaign events are made possible through the
United Way Meeting Sponsorship Pool contributions -- allowing donor
contributions to go directly toward services and not events. Any company or
individual that would like information on the campaign, or would like to
contribute their time or financial gift, can call United Way Community
Services at 313-226-9200.
United Way Community Services links the community to mobilize volunteer,
financial and information resources to meet efficiently the human service
needs of Detroit and southeastern Michigan. The organization is led by a
diverse group of volunteers from business, labor, government, human services,
education and the community. United Way Community Services funds more than
130 tri-county health and human service organizations through its annual Torch
Drive. These agencies impact 1.5 million people each year by providing
services that increase economic self-sufficiency, protect children and youth
at risk, strengthen families, mobilize efforts for the hungry and homeless,
and promote health and wellness. Additional information is available at
http://www.unitedway.uwcs.org .
United Way's 2000 Campaign Totals Unveiled Nov. 16
The following lists unit reports made at United Way Community Services'
Victory Celebration, Thursday Nov. 16. These totals include dollars raised in
the 2000 Torch Drive Campaign and results-to-date in the 2000/2001 Capital
Fund Campaign.
Automotive Manufacture Units, led by James P. Holden, president and CEO,
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
DaimlerChrysler Corporation:
Chair: Gary Henson, executive vice president of Manufacturing,
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
New Business Match: $150,000
Dodge Dealers Association Pledge: $50,000
The above information, in addition to the DaimlerChrysler hourly and
management employees in the metro Detroit area, and the DaimlerChrysler
Corporate Fund, brings the contributions from DaimlerChrysler and its
employees to $8,826,100.
Capital Fund Campaign gift: $3,670,000
In addition, the Southeast Michigan Jeep Dealers Association have agreed
to do a special promotion, donating $50 for each new Jeep vehicle sold between
the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
General Motors Corporation:
Chair: Roderick D. Gillum, vice president of Corporate Relations and
Diversity, General Motors Corporation
The General Motors Foundation (which includes $150,000 for the New
Business Match): $1,307,000
The above information, in addition to General Motors hourly and management
employees in the metro-Detroit area, brings the contributions from General
Motors Corporation and its employees to: $8,510,823.
Chairman and CEO, Jack Smith led a special effort to significantly
increase leadership giving among executives.
Ford Motor Company:
Chairs: Martin Zimmerman, vice president, Governmental Affairs, Ford
Motor Company; and Jim Padilla, group vice president, Global Manufacturing,
Ford Motor Company
New Business Match: $200,000
Leadership Giving Match: $400,000
Ford, Lincoln-Mercury Dealers Associations Pledge: $75,000
The above information, in addition to Ford Motor Company hourly and
management employees in the metro-Detroit area; Ford Motor retirees, and the
Ford Fund, brings the contributions from Ford Motor Company to $14,086,642.
Capital Fund Campaign Gift: $6,000,000
Grand total from Automotive Unit: $33,573,248
This includes Big Three Automotives and contributions from Visteon, Delphi
and Volkswagen of America and the Metropolitan Detroit Auto Dealers.
Pacesetter Companies, includes companies who ran early campaigns and
achieved a 12.8 percent increase in employee giving over the previous year.
There were a total of 29 Pacesetter companies.
Chair: Kathleen Oswald, chief administrative officer for DaimlerChrysler
Total contributions raised: $3,241,578
Public Sector Unit includes government campaigns from Wayne and Oakland
counties, the Detroit Public Schools and the City of Detroit.
Total contributions raised: $833,601
Schools, New Business and Small Business includes Wayne, Oakland and
Macomb Public Schools; New Business Development and Small Business
Development.
Chair: Vice-chair of Solicitations, James Vandenberghe, vice chairman of
Lear Corporation
Total contributions raised: $1,122,013
Leadership Giving: The Tocqueville committee encourages individuals to
make an Alexis de Tocqueville contribution of $10,000 and above and works to
encourage companies to include a Leadership Giving solicitation as part of
their United Way employee campaign. This is in addition to the Leadership
Giving contributions are included in the unit reports.
Chair: Vice-chair Kenneth L. Way, chairman and CEO, Lear Corporation
RETIREES, INDIVIDUALS AND FOUNDATIONS includes contributions from company
retirees, local foundations and individuals giving outside the traditional
workplace campaign.
Total contributions raised: $3,295,512
Major and Midsize Account Units includes industrial, commercial and
service accounts.
Chair: Vice-chair of Solicitations, John F. Smith, vice president of
General Motors Corporation
Industrial Accounts: $8,669,988
Commercial Accounts: $12,040,896
Service Accounts: $9,029,529
Total contributions raised: $29,740,413
Combined Federal Campaign includes all federal campaigns, military,
civilian and postal campaigns.
For the past two years, metropolitan Detroit federal employees have
achieved the highest campaign goal in the nation.
Chair: John Talick, district manager of Customer Sales and Services, U.S.
Postal Service in Detroit
Total contributions towards the $3,000,000 CFC goal: $3,028,648
New Detroit Fund raises funds for operating costs for New Detroit, Inc.
whose area of focus are youth development, economic equity and racial justice
and cultural collaboration.
Chair: John D. Lewis, vice chairman of Comerica Inc.
Total contributions raised: $2,402,699
United Way of Oakland County is responsible for United Way campaigns in
those organizations residing solely in the north Oakland County region. This
does not include funds raised in the joint campaign with United Way Community
Services.
Chair: Jeffery Love, president of Baker College of Auburn Hills
Total contributions raised: $1,273,411
Total raised in the 2000 Torch Drive Campaign: $75,279,779
Total raised-to-date in the 2000/2001 United Way Capital Fund Campaign:
$10,168,900
2000 COMMUNITY-GIVING TOTAL: $85,448,679
United Way Community Services is also the recipient of a $3.5 million
planned gift from a UPS employee.