February 29, 2012 (Salina, KS) – The Salina community has a reputation for being generous, and caring. The 2011 Salina Area United Way Campaign raised $1.1 million, the same as the 2010 campaign results. Highlights from the 2011 campaign are:

· 1,002 individuals gave between $12 and $51 with a total over $3,290 in donations. This is a growth of 2% over 2010.

· 837 new donors gave over $52 raising a total of $101,000. This is an 11% increase from 2012. These donors were eligible for the Ashley Home Furniture gift certificate or two tickets from SeaPort Airlines

· 1,180 individuals gave over $120 and 252 of these donors were new donors in 2011. These donors were eligible to win a $1,500 gift certificate for outdoor cabinetry from Crestwood Manufacturing.

· Finally, 77 donors qualified for the Long McArthur Ford Fiesta two year lease by giving 1% or more of their salary and encouraging $14,000.00 in increased pledges!

“I am honored to celebrate the success of the 2011 campaign and recognize the individuals and organizations that made a difference at our Annual Meeting on February 29th,” stated Kristy Balthazor, COO at Assurance Partners, and last year’s 2011 Campaign Chair. “By exceeding our expectations, the Salina Area United Way will be able to continue to fund 17 strategic improvement goals strengthening our Salina area community.”

Salina Area United Way’s Executive Director, Andy Martin stated, “I am in awe of the generosity of this community. Our goal is to motivate and inspire as many individuals to donate as much as they can year after year. Our board, volunteers, and staff are humbled and grateful for the generosity of the Saline area. We just can’t say it enough or with enough honesty, thank you!”