2015 Campaign Highlights

Highlights of our 2015 Campaigns:

Education

Muskegon Community College raised over $28,000 with an increase of 8 percent in their campaign! Pictured is Dr. John Selmon from MCC performing the Nae Nae dance with Muskegon Dance Movement, MCC’s resident dance company. John lost to Dr. Dale Nesbary in a penny war fundraiser (which raised over $400!), so John had to perform with the dance team! Thank you Muskegon Community College for LIVING UNITED!

 

 

 

Human Services Agencies

  • The United Way Human Service Center raised $9,086. They kicked off their campaign with fun games and a pot luck - food is always good! The Human Services Center includes Mediation & Restorative Services and Disability Connection, as well as United Way.
  • Every Woman’s Place/Webster House Youth Services raised $4,852 – a 5% increase! They kicked off their campaign with an agency picnic. There were incentives, including a paid vacation day, gift cards and an agency shirt. To celebrate their success, they’re hosting a pizza party.
  • Senior Resources held their campaign at their staff picnic and had 100% participation. They feel they will blow past what they raised last year with new employees joining them soon!

 

Manufacturing

  • Cannon Muskegon had another stellar campaign, raising $75,525 – a 12% increase! They did a golf outing, casual days, employee luncheon and more. They are a sponsor of the Harley-Davidson giveaway. Thanks, Cannon Muskegon!

 

Health &Professionals

  • Parmenter O’Toole had a great 39% increase, raising $7,400! They did a marshmallow golf drive, penny war, silent auction, chili cook-off and a pizza lunch. Thank you, Parmenter O’Toole, for setting the pace!

 

Commercial / Retail

  • Meijer-Fruitport did an amazing campaign, running numerous employee meetings, with candy sales and jean days. They raised $9,493 – a 75% increase over 2014! Thank you, Meijer-Fruitport!
  • Not to be outdone, Meijer-North Muskegon hit 159% of their goal, raising $17,245! Jean days and candy bar sales were also popular with their employees. Thank you, Meijer-North Muskegon. We love the friendly competition between your stores!
  • Another retail giant, Target, had another great campaign. Target employees volunteer many hours in our community. They had a hot dog lunch kickoff, and their campaign raised $5,366 – a 7% increase! Thanks for all you do, Target!
  • Younkers Department Store continued its stellar United Way tradition, raising more than $9,000, an 8% increase! They had great incentives, including days off with pay, and other prizes. Thank you, Younkers!

 

Government

  • The City of North Muskegon had a solid 4% increase in giving, raising $1,820. Sam Janson runs a great campaign with great incentives and – get this – 90% participation! Thank you, City of North Muskegon!

 

Construction & Utilities

  • West Michigan Plumbers & Fitters Local 174 is still finishing up its campaign – they’re confident they will surpass last year’s results of $3,900!

 

The pacesetters are at $151,387 – 6% over our Pacesetter total from 2014! – let’s hear it for our 2015 Pacesetters!