PORT ANGELES — The United Way of Clallam County’s 73rd annual fund drive has reached nearly one quarter of its $950,000 goal, organizers said.
Campaign proceeds totaled $222,300 as of last Tuesday, according to a news release.
This is approximately the same total as this time last year, the United Way said.
Campaign co-chair Paul McHugh of Sequim said that some areas, especially in Sequim, have reported significant increases over last year.
Sequim real estate agents under the leadership of Nell Clausen increased their giving by $2,000.
Sequim School district employees, chaired by Patsene Dashiell, increased their giving by $1,000 for a total of $20,745.
Donations by employees of businesses throughout the county have totaled $36,600 plus another $35,000 has been given as business donations.
McHugh and his co-chair Norm Schaaf agree that the campaign is on track given the late start after former executive director Jody Moss resigned Sept. 11.
Both men attribute success of the campaign so far to the extra outreach of the United Way board members and campaign volunteers and the support of the businesses, employees and individuals of Clallam County.
The fund drive runs through the end of the year. Total results will be known in January or February, the United Way said.
“Many statewide and national firms don’t report their results to each county until every location has reported to their headquarters, McHugh said.
“And many retirees and professionals make their gifts at the end of the year,” he added.
Proceeds from this year’s campaign will be distributed among the 24 partner agencies beginning in April.
For more information about United Way of Clallam County, phone 360-457-3011, email info@unitedwayclallam.org or see www.unitedwayclallam.org/.