Every year, nearly 2,000 businesses large and small across our region run United Way fundraising campaigns. Through one-time gifts or ongoing payroll deduction, employees at these organizations have the opportunity to invest in their community by supporting United Way of Metropolitan Chicago.
Led by teams of hard-working volunteers at each organization, these dynamic campaigns often involve large group kick-off meetings, educational programs, strategic communications, special events and more—raising critical resources for our community and delivering valuable team-building experiences for our business partners.
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Every year, an extraordinary group of people steps forward to improve lives. By contributing $1,000 or more to United Way, these generous men and women play a leadership role in strengthening the network of health and human services in our region and enjoy a number of exclusive benefits, including recognition in our Leadership Giving Membership Directory, invitations to special events, unique volunteer opportunities and more.
Because these donors are so special to the organization and the people and programs it supports, United Way has offered an incentive program to give Leadership Givers an opportunity to win amazing prizes. On March 7, corporate sponsors were invited to United Way to help select the lucky winners of the 2nd Annual Leadership Giving Raffle. A total of 114 companies participated—an increase from 71 last year; and more than 1,182 Leadership Givers have registered, exceeding last year’s records by almost 200 participants.
And the top winners are….drum roll please!
Jean Smolios from Nicor won a Chicago Cubs Wrigley Skybox package for 12 provided by Aon Corporation.
Benji Wolken of Ernst & Young won the United Center Club Level Suite for 12 at a Chicago Blackhawk’s game provided by ITW.
Steve Famolaro from Pepsico won the Chicago Bulls United Center Executive Suite for 12, provided by Northern Trust.
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