The Reese Center on the Newark Campus was the site of a special event Saturday evening, June 14th celebrating Licking County United Way's 75th Anniversary.
Some 200 supporters were on hand to hear United Way Board President Laura Lewis, 2008-09 Campaign Chairman Tony Adams, United Way Executive Director Donna Carpenter, and longtime United Way leader and State Farm Executive Mike Wilson talk about the history and growth of United Way. Beginning in 1933 as the Community Chest of Licking County, the local charitable giving effort was strictly a volunteer effort through 1960. The addition of a professional staff allowed the United Way Campaign to grow to a one-million dollar effort in the 1970's, and to two-million dollars in 1994.
In addition, the National theme for United Way was introduced and will be used in the local campaign, it is ... Give . Advocate . Volunteer . LIVE UNITED - United Way.
The United Way in Licking County has a Newark Office at 68 West Church Street, and in Pataskala at 621 West Broad Street.
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