- November 22, 2024
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by: Randolyn Haley
Director of Community Impact, United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties
An anonymous donor has topped off the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties’ Fill the Gap Match Campaign, exceeding the campaign’s $300,000 goal.
“Facing a shortfall in our annual fundraising campaign would have severely impacted our ability to help people in Volusia and Flagler Counties thrive. Exceeding our Match Campaign goal will allow us to meet the demand for increased services during a time of critical need,” said Board President Kim McBee, of Corporate Synergies. “There are so many individuals, businesses, and groups that made the success of this campaign possible, including the anonymous donors who initiated the match campaign, Root Organization, Intracoastal Bank and their senior leadership team, and another anonymous donor that provided the $150,000 match pool. Our team of volunteers were overwhelmed by the generosity of individual donors, the Women United groups, and Generation IMPACT to raise a significant portion of the community’s support. It feels like a real win to call this campaign a success thanks to this gift."
In response to an anticipated gap in the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties’ annual fundraising efforts of $2.1 million, the “Fill the Gap Match Campaign” launched Feb. 1. United Way’s fundraising supports 21 programs at 16 nonprofits in Volusia and Flagler counties, which served over 25,000 individuals last year. These programs are directly responsible for providing subsidized childcare, mental health services, after school programs and housing solutions, among other outcomes in the two county area. Additionally, the United Way supports a volunteer platform and the 211 Free First Call for Help, which experienced a 200% increase in call volume during the pandemic.
“The United Way responds to the needs of our local community and has continued to provide support for necessary services during the pandemic and even stepped up to provide additional funding for pandemic-specific services,” said Courtney Edgcomb, president of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. “The Match Campaign’s success is the result of innovative donors who care about this community and the dedication of committed volunteers to take on the challenge.”
Individuals or businesses interested in supporting services that benefit Education, Financial Stability, and Health initiatives in the Volusia and Flagler communities can donate to the United Way by visiting www.unitedwayvfc.org and clicking on ‘Donate’. United Way is able to turn each dollar received into $3.92 in impact in our community.
