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ore than 3.000 MUnited Way volun- teers have been working steadfast to spread the word on this year's fundraising campaign to reach their goal of more than $5.5 million. K-W United Way keeps rolling toward hefty campaign target This year's emphasis continues to be on momm- ing more fundraising to happen in the workplace and getting more employee involvement. "At this point it's still early but we're encouraged we'll reach our goal," Fitzpatrick said. "Really the workplace campaigns are what drive the overall campaign. They're just getting into gear now. and in November a lot more will be getting under- Dave Fitzpatrick, the 2005 campaign chair for the Kitchener-Waterloo United Way, said they are getting closer to approaching their goal of $5,550,000, most of the money raised so far coming from the workplace campaigns. However as of yet. there are several workplace cam- paigns that either haven't started or have just begun fundraising. The United Way cam- paign announced last Wednesday that they have reached more than 25 per cent of their goal. raising $1,440,752 so far. The cam- paign's beginning kick-off was on Sept. 13. Many larger fundraising campaigns have just kicked By RUN Comm For The t hrorucle off also, Fitzpatrick said. which help make up for a larger sum of the campaign's fundraising efforts. Manulife Financial and Sunlife Finan- cial are two generous com- panies who have raised more than '500,000 and $600.000, respectively. in the past from their annual workplace campaigns. "We have somewhere between 350 to 400 work- place campaigns happen- ing, so it really shows that people have been highly supportive," Fitzpatrick said. "Not a lot of companies in town raise that much money but every campaign in their own way does a great job," Fitzpatrick said. "What really helps, of course, is the companies who match their employee's contributions as well." Last week alone. the United Way had 36 work- place campaigns underway. 10 the week before, and the number just keeps growing, he said. Many companies also offer a payroll deduc- tion as a way for employees to make a donation. I tgicien0y remove dust and dirt accumulations I reduce the level of bacteria on upholstered furniture by an average of 96% ST; RJRNmJREClLEANING Nobody Cleans Better Than Steam-tic! (519) 893-0046 Other companies have been reaching out to the community to help fundraise including CTV who are hosting their annu- al Halloween Ball at Binge- man's on Oct. 29frurn 8 pun. to l am. Several raffle draws are taking place at the event with a $20 cover door charge. in support of the UnitedWay. "This event has been growing in popularity and we have higher expectations that it will be bigger and better this year," he said. “R's open to anybody in the community to have some fun and support the United Way at the same time." The United Way, an orga- nization that raises money to support local social ser- vices agency programs. ded- icates its time to support several aspects of society. lts five impact areas focus on helping children and youth to succeed, strengthening families, sup- porting seniors and people with disabilities. supporting basic needs and promoting self-sufficiency, and build- Call us Valerie Poulton ing inclusive neighbour- hoods and communities. The United Way of kitchen- er-Waterloo and Area helps fund 42 member agencies who provide 80 programs and services in the commu- 'r he campaign will con- tinue to Nov. 18. MEMORY FOAM BED TOPPERS ERGONOMIC SEAT PADS In BOLSTERS Foa"iif Store We Custom Cut Foam "' For Everything! f" JUST ASK MEMORY FOAM PILLOWS ADVERTISERS apprecEte It when you tell them ... lsaw your ad in the Chronicle. 360 Trillium Dr. Kitchener FACTORY OUTLET 7484 700 Ext. 503 The Mil 1EiLtTEWErE VENDERS NEEDED Contact Patrick 747-0286 November , 5-8 pm CUSHIONS AND PADDING for all marine applications *EMPIRE l, PUBLIC SCHOOL NEW FOAM CUSHIONS for all your upholstery needs Mon. - Thurs. 8-6. Fri. " FOAM for all your camping and RV needs NEW HOURS: