Barre United Way Challenge a Huge Success
Date: March 30, 2012
FROM: GREEN MOUNTAIN UNITED WAY
Contact: Madeleine C. Roy, Marketing Director
Tel: 802-647-2148
E-mail: mroy@gmunitedway.org
Left to Right: Annette Young of Peoples United Bank, Nancy Zorn of GMUW, Wendy Rea of Merchants Bank, Stacy Benoit of Members Advantage Credit Union and Morgan Nowicki of Key Bank
In just two short weeks, four Barre financial institutions came together to raise funds for Green Mountain United Way in a friendly competition called the Barre United Way Challenge. The folks at these businesses and their customers were very successful in raising $1,321.00 toward this local United Way's annual campaign.
Those competing for a winner's trophy and a free luncheon by Subway were Key Bank, Members Advantage Credit Union, Peoples United Bank and the Merchants Bank. Each location held fun events throughout the two weeks, including bake sales, pinup sales and coin drops and customers could also donate to the cause.
Coming out on top with the most funds generated was the Merchant s Bank with the Members Advantage Credit Union coming in at a very close second. All those participating this year are planning to hold this event again next year, possibly in February, with the trophy then moving on to that winner.
This $1,321.00 will be included in the GMUW full campaign goal of raising $600,000 by the end of April and will be used to continue its Financial Stability, Healthy Living, Early Learning and Basic Needs initiatives in the coming year. For more information about GMUW and how to donate, visit www.gmunitedway.org or call 802-229-9532.