How we got here?

• Chrysler had initially been coming in at 60% of their Fall pledges. Now we are allotting for two months down time, which will come in at a  $175,000 loss for United Way.
• Other uncollectibles will total approximately $75,000.
• Best-case scenario (with Chrysler back to work after 60 days) is $250,000 loss.

What are we doing?

• Cut United Way internal budget more than 10% (Salaries, benefits, Emergency Capital Fund, etc.)
• Special campaign to raise $200,000 – UNITE NOW: Keep the unity in community – to run from June 1 to July 1
• Talking to community funders about support
• See “United Way advances the common good during tough times” fact sheet

Common misconceptions:

• Workers collecting unemployment or sub-pay still have their United Way pledge drawn out – FALSE
• When workers go back to work after down time their United Way pledge is caught back up – FALSE
• Workers come in when they are on down time and write checks to make up the loss – FALSE
• If you give to this 30-day campaign, you do not need to donate in the Fall – FALSE
• Agencies and programs will be sustained and United Way of Howard County will continue as before if we don’t reach the $200,000 goal -- FALSE