Piedmont Airlines recently presented United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore a check with their annual corporate and employee campaign contributions totaling $35,371.55 in support of community members in need. The total raised is a 25% increase over their 2012 United Way Campaign and the largest amount they have raised to date.
For over 5 years, Piedmont Airlines employees have generously contributed $94,824 to benefit United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore and its local health, financial stability and educational programs. In 2013, the local airline expanded their United Way campaign to more than 80 locations including Charlotte, NC, Philadelphia, PA, and Phoenix, AZ, offering employees nationwide the opportunity to contribute.
In addition to annual campaigns, employees at the Piedmont Airlines headquarters in Salisbury host a “Dash Pull” fundraiser each year to benefit United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. In 2013, Piedmont locations in Harrisburg, Roanoke, Philadelphia and Charlotte also held United Way Dash Pull fundraisers.
“Just about everyone in our community has been touched by a program that is supported by the United Way,” said Steve Farrow, President and CEO of Piedmont Airlines. “For that reason, Piedmont and our 5500 employees are proud to contribute to the annual campaign. By supporting the United Way we can do our part to promote healthy, educated communities.”
As the largest non-governmental source of funding for 56 critical programs in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester Counties, United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore helps Eastern Shore residents achieve educational success, income stability and good health. In 2013, United Way impacted local lives by providing over $1 million to community programs and helped over 70,000 individuals. To learn more about United Way visit www.unitedway4us.org or call 410-742-5143.
Photo Caption – Piedmont Airlines United Way Campaign “Soars” in 2014
Piedmont Airlines’ CEO & President Steve Farrow, Teri Klaverweiden and Jody Meegan present United Way Assistant Director Amy Luppens with a check of their annual corporate and employee campaign contributions totaling $35,371.55. The total raised is a 25% increase over their 2012 United Way Campaign and the largest amount they have raised to date.
