United Way of Greater Greensboro Welcomes Jason Bohrer as 2014 Campaign Chair

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Dana Carter
United Way of Greater Greensboro
Ph: 336-378-6617
dana.carter@unitedwaygso.org

(Greensboro, NC – October 6, 2014) –The 2014 United Way of Greater Greensboro campaign is underway with a new campaign chair at the helm. Jason Bohrer, partner at management consulting firm Newbold Advisors, will lead the 2014 campaign; his goal: to raise even more funds than the 2013 campaign accomplishment of $11 Million, so that the organization can reach and serve even more residents in need.

The 2014 campaign kicked off September 25. More than 500 companies plan to hold workplace campaigns. One of the campaign goals is to create 100% awareness about Greensboro’s growing poverty rates and root causes. Armed with this information, United Way is asking more companies to get engaged and every employee to participate to help break the cycle of poverty in Greensboro.

Bohrer is a long-time donor and corporate leader. In 2013, he joined the United Way of Greater Greensboro board of directors and agreed to become the lead community volunteer for the 2014 United Way Campaign. He has the passion and analytical rigor to take the campaign to the next level.

“The work of United Way has thrived by the commitments of our loyal contributors and we are endlessly thankful,” says Bohrer. “With new leadership, with new business leaders in Greensboro coming to the table to support this great community, we can do so much more. I’m confident that this year, businesses and individuals not currently involved with United Way will answer this call.”

“Greensboro has a history of standing together to improve the quality of life for all,” says Michelle Gethers-Clark, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Greensboro. “Today, we ask for more people to get involved with United Way by giving a gift, volunteering or advocating on issues impacting low-income communities. Greensboro can be greater if we all LIVE UNITED.”

Small business and large corporations alike can join with more than 500 organizations in the Greater Greensboro area that are supporting the work of United Way. To learn how, call United Way of Greater Greensboro at 336-378-6600.

Individuals are invited to give to the United Way campaign online at www.UnitedWayGSO.org. Every dollar makes a difference in helping those in need in our community.

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LIVE UNITED
United Way of Greater Greensboro makes investments in our community to serve those in need so that all individuals and families can succeed. United Way is a worldwide network in 41 countries and territories, including more than 1,200 local organizations in the U.S. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. To give, advocate and volunteer, visit www.UnitedWayGSO.org.


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