The United Way of Howard County’s Campaign Celebration was held Dec. 12, 2007, at Wildcat Creek Golf Course Pavilion. 

 More than 100 people in attendance were treated to hors d'oeuvres and dessert provided by Come & Get It, Golden Corral and Rozzi’s Catering, and beverages donated by Soupley’s Wine & Spirits.

Certificates were presented to “Media that Cares” sponsors: Insight Media Advertising, Kokomo Perspective, Kokomo Tribune, WMYK-98.5FM, WSHW-Shine 99, WWKI-100.5 FM, WZWZ-92.5 FM and WIOU-1350 AM for their vital role in the United Way campaign

Steve Daily, 2007 Campaign Chair, recognized AAA Hoosier Motor Club, City of Kokomo Aviation Dept., City of Kokomo Development Dept., City of Kokomo Planning Commission, City of Kokomo Weights & Measures, Community Foundation of Howard County, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Indiana University Credit Union, Kokomo-Ho. Co. Visitor’s Bureau, Trialon and the United Way of Howard County for having 100% participation in giving during their United Way campaigns.

Certificates were awarded to the top three non-profits, top three small companies, top three medium companies and the top three large companies.  The top three non-profits were United Way of Howard County, Literacy Coalition and Mental Health America.  The top three small companies were Kokomo Perspective, Community First Bank and Transmission Builders FCU. The top three medium companies were Ivy Tech Community College, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and McGonigal-Button Dodge.  The top three large companies were Haynes International/USW 2958, Chrysler/UAW Local 685, Local 1302, Local 1166 and Howard Regional Health System.

Haynes International and USW 2958 received plaques for the Golden Standard Award, which means that they had the highest per capita giving per employee and per corporation. They also met all 10 criteria for the Partners that Care award.

In the end, it was in dramatic fashion that the United Way of Howard County achieved their $2 million goal. Daily announced that the campaign had fallen $4,000 short of meeting goal, and it didn’t take long for the community to step up once again. The Hall of Justice super heroes—Paul Wyman, Matt Boor, Curt Trainer and Brant Parry—all pledged an additional $500 leaving the campaign just $2,000 shy of its 2007 goal. Sister Catherine Kelly then stood up and pledged an additional $1,500 from St. Joseph Hospital, and Daily put in the remaining $500 (since he took a vacation during the campaign) to bring the pledges in line with the $2 million goal for this year.

Agencies supported by the United Way include: American Red Cross Howard-Tipton Chapter, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Bona Vista Programs, Boy Scouts, Sagamore Council, CASA, Carver Community Center, Family Service Association, Food Finders Food Bank, Girl Scouts, Tribal Trails Council, Howard County Children’s Center, Information & Referral, Literacy Coalition, Mental Health America, Salvation Army, Samaritan Caregivers, Visiting Nurse Service and YMCA.

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