United Way Announces 2012-13 Regional Campaign Award Winners

Companies and Individuals Recognized for Outstanding Campaign Contributions

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) is pleased to announce its 2012-13 regional campaign award winners. The awards recognize companies and individuals for their outstanding contributions during the UWGPSNJ 2012-13 campaign season.  The campaign goal was surpassed with a total of more than $61.4 million in contributions, which represents an increase of more than $1.5 million from the previous year.

"The impact our corporate partners and donors have on improving education for our children, financial stability for families and good health for all in our communities is simply immeasurable," said Jill Michal, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.

Congratulations to the 2012-13 regional campaign award winners from Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, southeast Delaware County, and southeastern Pennsylvania.  

"We are truly grateful for our award winners' tremendous support, which helps us to drive measurable, lasting impact that none of us can achieve alone. On behalf of the thousands of people in our region whose lives have been improved by their generosity, we say thank you and congratulations," Michal concluded.

About United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, serving communities in Pennsylvania's Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, and New Jersey's Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May and Cumberland counties, is part of a national network of more than 1,300 locally governed organizations that work to create lasting positive changes in communities and in people's lives. United Way engages the community to identify the underlying causes of the most significant local issues, develops strategies and pulls together financial and human resources to address them, and measures the results. United Way is advancing the common good in Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey by positively impacting the lives of people throughout the region in the areas of education, income, and health. For more information about United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey visit www.UnitedForImpact.org.

SOURCE United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

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